Kaveh Akbar

Kaveh Akbar, acclaimed poet and author, comes to Buffalo for an evening focused on his work. Known for his powerful, introspective verse and his recent novel, *Martyr!*, Akbar's readings often explore themes of addiction, recovery, faith, and identity with raw honesty and intellectual depth. This appearance is an opportunity to hear directly from one of contemporary literature's most distinctive voices. The event, "Kaveh Akbar," takes place on Thursday, November 19, 2026, at Kleinhans Music Hall in Buffalo, NY. Kleinhans is a classic performance venue, offering an intimate yet grand setting for literary events. This will appeal to poetry enthusiasts, readers of contemporary fiction, and those interested in engaging with thoughtful, challenging artistic expression.