62 upcoming literature events
Studio LCB:Hans Pleschinski
Tue, 26 May 2026 at 21:30
Literarisches Colloquium Berlin e.V.
A night at Literarisches Colloquium Berlin features Hans Pleschinski in conversation with Anja Kampmann and Jens Bisky, moderated by Maike Albath, discussing 'Bildnis eines Unsichtbaren' in an intimate studio setting.
Joey Goebel »Sunset Flip«
Tue, 26 May 2026 at 21:00
Zirkuszelt CABUWAZI Tempelhof
Join American author Joey Goebel for a candid conversation around his work 'Sunset Flip' in the Zirkuszelt CABUWAZI Tempelhof. The evening blends literary insight with lively discussion in a circus-inspired venue, offering an intimate look at contemporary storytelling in Berlin.
Joey Goebel »Sunset Flip«
Tue, 26 May 2026 at 21:00
Literaturhaus Berlin
Literaturhaus Berlin hosts author Joey Goebel for an evening reading of Sunset Flip, followed by a Q&A in a refined, salon-style setting. This intimate literary event offers English-language storytelling and discussion in Berlin’s vibrant literary scene.
Achilles in Taormina: Premier Reading & Talk with Michael Kleeberg
Wed, 27 May 2026 at 21:00
Humboldt-Bibliothek (Stadtbibliothek Reinickendorf)
Premiere reading of the Hemingway novel Achilles in Taormina, followed by a conversation with author Michael Kleeberg at Stadtbibliothek Reinickendorf in Berlin. A refined literary evening blending a new work with an insightful author discussion in a classic library setting.
Food for Thoughts: das Hausgäste-Bankett III
Wed, 27 May 2026 at 21:30
Literarisches Colloquium Berlin e.V.
An intimate literary evening at the Literarisches Colloquium Berlin, featuring a multi-voice reading by Hengameh Yaghoobifarah, Aidan Riebensahm, Thea Mantwill, Lena Winkel, Júlia Kustos, Miriam Unterthiner and Sandra de Vivies. This 'Food for Thoughts' edition invites audiences to hear fresh German-language texts in a convivial, banquet-like setting and sparks discussion about contemporary literature.
Beckett Reading: Parole Text, Buch & Poesiealbum 400
Wed, 27 May 2026 at 22:00
Volksbuehne Berlin - Große Bühne
An intimate Beckett-inspired literary evening at Volksbühne Berlin's Roter Salon, featuring a selection under 'Samuel Beckett' curated by Ingolf Brökel. The program combines Parole Text: Buch and Poesiealbum 400 in a text-focused reading that invites reflection on language and form. A culturally dense, German-language performance.
African Book Festival Berlin
Fri, 29 May 2026
A multi-day literary festival in Berlin celebrating African writing with readings, author talks, panel discussions, and book launches from May 29–31, 2026. A venue for emerging voices, classic works, and cross-cultural dialogue.
Kreativ für den Algorithmus: Literatur & Digitalität
Wed, 27 May 2026 at 21:00
Lettrétage e.V.
Join a provocative dialogue at Lettrétage between literature and digital culture as writers and scholars explore how algorithms shape storytelling. A thoughtful, interdisciplinary discussion on creativity, data, and the changing face of reading.
Das Traumschiff: Literarische Lesung über Träume und Kopfkino
Thu, 28 May 2026 at 21:00
Lettrétage e.V.
German-language literary reading at Lettrétage exploring dreams and Kopfkino through live storytelling. The intimate program blends prose and imagination in a welcoming Berlin venue.
Literarisch Late Night
Thu, 28 May 2026 at 21:00
Literaturhaus Berlin
An intimate literary evening at Literaturhaus Berlin where Moritz Huertgen hosts readings and a conversation with Svea Mausolf and Sebastian Hotz. Expect sharp prose, witty banter, and fresh voices from the contemporary German book scene in an elegant indoor venue.
KAPUTT - EIN COMICROMAN
Thu, 28 May 2026
SO36
Launch reading of "KAPUTT – Ein Comicroman" at SO36 in Berlin on 28 May 2026 — an evening presenting a new graphic novel with author reading and visuals; tickets available via SO36.
Literarisch Late Night
Thu, 28 May 2026 at 21:00
Zirkuszelt CABUWAZI Tempelhof
Literarisch Late Night at Zirkuszelt CABUWAZI Tempelhof in Berlin blends midnight prose with cabaret vibes inside a circus tent, creating a playful, intimate literary performance.
Wladimir Lindenberg: Unter dem Zaren und in der Revolution – Szenische Lesung
Fri, 29 May 2026 at 21:30
Humboldt-Bibliothek (Stadtbibliothek Reinickendorf)
A staged reading of Wladimir Lindenberg’s Unter dem Zaren und in der Revolution at Stadtbibliothek Reinickendorf, featuring Claudia J. Bauer and Meinhard Schroeder. The intimate library setting brings this historical German work to life.
Silent Reading at LCB: Eine Einladung zum Lesen
Thu, 28 May 2026 at 19:00
Literarisches Colloquium Berlin e.V.
Join a silent reading session at Literarisches Colloquium Berlin. In a scholarly, hushed atmosphere, participants read quietly together, soaking up Berlin's literary heritage. The event takes place on Thursday at 17:00.
»Shrimpie und ich«
Sat, 30 May 2026 at 17:00
Literaturhaus Berlin
Join an intimate evening at Literaturhaus Berlin for the reading 'Shrimpie und ich', where the author reads intimate passages, weaving humor, friendship, and whimsy, followed by a Q&A in the refined Berlin literary venue, set against a minimalist brick backdrop and a shared momen
Geister & Gedichte: Lesung & Gespräch
Fri, 29 May 2026 at 21:30
Brotfabrik (Kulturzentrum)
An intimate German-language literary evening at Brotfabrik Berlin: a poetry reading from Geister & Gedichte, followed by a moderated conversation with Lukas Meisner and Mesut Bayraktar. The program pairs evocative verse with insights into their creative process in a cozy, urban venue.
De Anima - Die Seele zwischen Mensch und Tier
Fri, 29 May 2026 at 22:00
Lettrétage e.V.
De Anima: Die Seele zwischen Mensch und Tier at Lettrétage e.V. Berlin invites you to a lyrical, thought‑provoking exploration of soul and sentience in an intimate, artist‑run literary space.
Masterabschlusslesung: Biographisches und Kreatives Schreiben
Sat, 30 May 2026 at 21:30
Lettrétage e.V.
Join the Abschlusslesung of the ASH Master in Biographical and Creative Writing at Lettrétage in Berlin. Graduate students read from biographical and creative prose, sharing personal insights and stylistic experiments from their final year. A refined, intimate literary evening spotlighting emerging German-language writers.
Solilesung: Solo Reading at Volksbühne Berlin
Fri, 29 May 2026 at 22:00
Volksbuehne Berlin - Große Bühne
Solilesung at Volksbühne Berlin, Große Bühne, turns the historic stage into an intimate solo-reading night, where a single voice glows through quiet prose, the audience leans in, and the room hums with reverent, candlelit focus.
Ruth Berlau - Alles für einen
Sat, 30 May 2026 at 19:00
Brecht-Weigel-Haus
Step into Ruth Berlau - Alles fuer einen at Berlin's Brecht-Weigel-Haus, a literary portrait of the Brecht muse that blends memory, German letters, and insightful theatre with quiet intensity.
FLINTA* KULTUR SALON #2
Sun, 31 May 2026 at 22:00
Lettrétage e.V.
FLINTA* Kultur Salon #2 at Lettrétage in Berlin hosts an inclusive, feminist-influenced cultural discussion featuring talks and short readings by artists and writers, followed by discussion and networking. An intimate, intellectual evening for adults and professionals.
LESEDÜNE
Mon, 1 Jun 2026
SO36
LESEDÜNE — a live literary reading event at SO36 in Berlin on 9 March 2026, presenting staged readings and literary performance in a club setting.
Geburtstagsabend für Allen Ginsberg – Lesung
Wed, 3 Jun 2026 at 21:41
Buchhandlung Knesebeck Elf
German-language poetry reading at Buchhandlung Knesebeck in Berlin celebrating Allen Ginsberg's birthday with Durs Grünbein, Alexander Schnickmann, and Michael Kellner.
»Manege frei! Die zweite Chance für dein Buch«
Tue, 2 Jun 2026 at 21:00
Literaturhaus Berlin
An insightful literary evening at Literaturhaus Berlin titled 'Manege frei! Die zweite Chance für dein Buch', exploring how authors can revive a manuscript and improve their chances with editors and readers. Expect practical tips on editing, pitching, and finding your audience, in a focused, Berlin-centered discussion of craft and publishing.
Sieben Gründe Jakobsweg-Sucht - Lesung mit Jörg Steinert
Fri, 5 Jun 2026 at 20:30
Sieben Gründe warum der Jakobsweg süchtig macht - Lesung mit Jörg Steinert in der Ingeborg-Drewitz-Bibliothek
An engaging author reading by Jörg Steinert at the Ingeborg-Drewitz-Bibliothek in Berlin (Stadtbibliothek Steglitz-Zehlendorf), exploring seven reasons the Jakobsweg can become an enduring fascination.
Die hohe Kunst der Beschimpfung
Tue, 9 Jun 2026 at 21:00
Literaturhaus Berlin
A provocative literary discussion at Literaturhaus Berlin examining wit, insult, and rhetoric in contemporary texts. Expect sharp analysis, spirited debate, and elegant readings in a refined cultural setting.
Writing Myth, Rewriting Canon, Writing Grief
Tue, 9 Jun 2026
Silent Green Kulturquartier
A feature at Poesiefestival Berlin 2026, this poetry bundle probes myth, rewriting of canon, and grief through contemporary readings. Hosted in the atmospheric silent green Kulturquartier, it blends provocative texts and discussions in English as part of the festival's early-bird presale.
Berlin Poetry Lecture 2026
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 at 21:00
Silent Green Kulturquartier
Join celebrated poet Valzhyna Mort for a focused poetry lecture at Silent Green Kulturquartier as part of Poesiefestival Berlin 2026. The evening features intimate readings and sharp reflections on language, memory, and belonging inside Berlin’s atmospheric cultural complex.
Lukas Bärfuss “Königin der Nacht”
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 at 21:00
Buchhandlung Knesebeck Elf
Lukas Bärfuss Königin der Nacht at Buchhandlung Knesebeck Elf in Berlin presents a gripping literary evening where probing prose and sharp translation illuminate the night.
Weltklang – Night of Poetry
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 at 21:00
Silent Green Kulturquartier
Weltklang – Night of Poetry gathers acclaimed poets from around the world for an intimate evening of verse at Berlin's Silent Green Kulturquartier, part of Poesiefestival Berlin 2026. The program features Rudi Burkhardt, Lorna Goodison, Stanisław Kalina Jaglarz, Milena Marković, Valzhyna Mort, Laura Vazquez, and Mia You.
Baumissimo! Baumweise Stimmen – Lesung mit Frank Hahn
Tue, 9 Jun 2026 at 21:30
Kulturring in Berlin
Baumissimo! Baumweise Stimmen – Lesung mit Frank Hahn brings Berlin a windswept literary evening at Kulturring, where forest-themed prose and engaging storytelling meet warm, candlelit ambience.
Parole Text: Buch – Wer bist du?
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 at 19:00
Volksbuehne Berlin - Große Bühne
A live reading of Parole Text: Buch – Wer bist du? by Monika Helfer, with Kat Menschik and Silke Super and music by Juliane Tief at Volksbühne Berlin.
Parole Text Buch: King Cobra
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 at 22:00
Volksbuehne Berlin - Große Bühne
At Berlin's iconic Volksbühne on the Große Bühne, Parole Text Buch presents King Cobra, a piercing literature evening where experimental prose and gripping narration collide in a dim, resonant space.
100 years of Klaus Mann's “Der fromme Tanz”
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 at 21:30
Lettrétage e.V.
A literate retrospective at Lettrétage e.V. in Berlin marks 100 years of Klaus Mann's Der fromme Tanz, pairing archival context with intimate readings that pulse with memory and literary curiosity.
Klaus Manns: Der fromme Tanz – Reading
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 at 21:30
Lettrétage e.V.
Klaus Manns: Der fromme Tanz – Reading at Lettrétage e.V., Berlin, offers an intimate literary performance of lyrical excerpts and historical nuance that invites reflection on Berlin's 20th-century culture.
Julia Cimafiejeva »Zirkus«
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 at 21:00
Literaturhaus Berlin
Julia Cimafiejeva »Zirkus«
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 at 21:00
Zirkuszelt CABUWAZI Tempelhof
Poet Julia Cimafiejeva performs a live reading of 'Zirkus' at the Zirkuszelt CABUWAZI Tempelhof in Berlin. Set in a festive tent, the evening blends sharp imagery and lyrical lines, inviting listeners into a hypnotic world of performance and language.
OrankeBuch live: Volker Häring - Der lange Fahrrad-Marsch
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 at 21:00
Buchhandlung OrankeBuch
Immerse yourself in an intimate literary night as Volker Häring performs Der lange Fahrrad-Marsch at OrankeBuch, a candlelit, bookish venue where prose, rhythm and hush mingle with the orange glow of shelves and anticipation.
Queere Tiere: Reading with Magda Wystub
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 at 20:30
Ingeborg-Drewitz-Bibliothek
Queere Tiere: Reading with Magda Wystub at Ingeborg-Drewitz-Bibliothek in Berlin offers a playful, lyrical session celebrating queer animals and storytelling, blending whimsy with thoughtful voices.
Parole Text: Buch – Das Zeitgeisterhaus
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 at 22:00
Volksbuehne Berlin - Große Bühne
German-language literary reading at Volksbühne Berlin with Madame Nielsen and Margarita Breitkreiz, presenting Eine deutsche Geschichte and Das Zeitgeisterhaus.
OrankeBuch live: Jaroslav Rudiš - Gebrauchsanweisung für Bier
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 at 20:30
OrankeBuch
Join Jaroslav Rudiš for a live reading at OrankeBuch as he reads from Gebrauchsanweisung für Bier, shares insights into Central European beer culture, and answers questions from the audience. A cozy, book-lovers evening in a charming bookstore that blends literature with lively conversation.
Kingly Landlust!
Sat, 27 Jun 2026
LocationSchloss ParetzSchloss Paretz
Join a literary reading titled 'Kingly Landlust!' at Schloss Paretz near Berlin, with authors presenting excerpts, short talks, and Q&A in a historic castle setting, perfect for book lovers seeking thoughtful discourse.
Die Lesartigen: Gespräch mit Eva Rottmann
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 at 12:00
Li-Be in Moabit
In this literary discussion at Li-Be in Moabit, author Eva Rottmann sits down with a host for an intimate conversation about her latest work, exploring themes, craft, and inspiration in a welcoming venue.
Bleib übrig, Zwilling
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 at 20:00
Brecht-Weigel-Haus
In Berlin’s Brecht-Weigel-Haus, Bleib übrig, Zwilling unfolds a piercing literary dialogue about memory and mirroring, where spare language sharpens into provocative, thought-provoking storytelling.
Kleist-Museum on Tour: 18th Rhetorikwettstreit (10th grade)
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 at 11:00
Kleist-Museum on Tour: Rhetorikwettstreit der Klassen des Karl-Liebknecht-Gymnasiums
Students from Karl-Liebknecht-Gymnasium’s 10th grade compete in the 18th Rhetorikwettstreit at the Kleist-Museum on Tour. In a museum setting, young orators deliver persuasive speeches that showcase language, rhetoric and German literature before judges and peers. An engaging cultural event blending education and public speaking.
U20 Poetry Slam
Fri, 3 Jul 2026 at 20:00
GRIPS Podewil
A vibrant U20 Poetry Slam at GRIPS Podewil in Berlin, featuring young poets performing live spoken-word, raw verse and crowd-driven feedback in a dynamic evening of language, rhythm, and emerging voices.
Parole Text:Buch | Cold Shadows
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 at 22:00
Volksbuehne Berlin - Große Bühne
A poetry performance by RAN at Volksbuehne Berlin’s Roter Salon, presenting Parole Text: Buch | Cold Shadows. A live, intimate literary evening that blends text, rhythm, and imagery on stage, in a language-rich Berlin setting.
Parole Text:Buch | Grüne Welle
Wed, 1 Jul 2026 at 22:00
Volksbuehne Berlin - Große Bühne
An intimate literary evening at Volksbühne Berlin's Roter Salon, featuring Esther Schüttpelz with moderator Marie Kaiser. Parole Text: Buch offers readings from newly published work and discussion in a salon atmosphere, blending literature and performance.
Solo-Lesung für die Buchhandlung Schwankende Weltku
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 at 22:00
Volksbuehne Berlin - Große Bühne
Solo-Lesung für die Buchhandlung Schwankende Weltku at Volksbühne Berlin – Große Bühne delivers an intimate, spellbinding solo reading that threads prose, theater, and personal insight into a single performer’s dynamic, live storytelling night.
DIE WINDBRIEFE an den Herrn b.b.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 at 19:00
Brecht-Weigel-Haus
DIE WINDBRIEFE an den Herrn b.b. unfolds at Berlin's Brecht-Weigel-Haus, a literary evening delving into poetic letters and lyric craft against a backdrop of intimate performance.
Parole Textbuch: Abschlusslesung 17. Jahrgang Szenisches Schreiben (UdK)
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 at 22:00
Volksbuehne Berlin - Große Bühne
The Abschlusslesung of the 17th cohort of Szenisches Schreiben at UdK unfolds at Volksbühne Berlin’s Roter Salon. Expect intimate readings, experimental theatre-writing, and emerging voices brought to life in a historic Berlin venue.
Kiezpoeten
Wed, 8 Jul 2026 at 20:00
ATZE Musiktheater
Kiezpoeten light up ATZE Musiktheater—Zeltbühne with raw Berlin poetry, sharp slam lines, and live storytelling that spills grit, humor, and neighborhood pride across a compact stage.
Der Ozeanflug
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 at 14:00
Brecht-Weigel-Haus
Der Ozeanflug sails through the Brecht-Weigel-Haus in Berlin, a literary voyage of sea-charged prose and intimate storytelling that glows with quiet, immersive stagecraft.
ilb – international literature festival berlin 2026
Thu, 3 Sept 2026
ilb – international literature festival berlin 2026 transforms Berlin with two weeks of author talks, live readings, and conversations, inviting readers into a city-wide celebration of words.
Literarische Wanderungen
Sat, 22 Aug 2026 at 20:00
Brecht-Weigel-Haus
Literarische Wanderungen guides a Berlin stroll through the Brecht-Weigel-Haus, where intimate readings spill into galleries and hidden courtyards, letting you feel the city’s living literary pulse as curators share anecdotes and voices echo.
Alles muss versteckt sein! – Reading with Monika Heintze
Thu, 10 Sept 2026 at 20:30
Ingeborg-Drewitz-Bibliothek
Alles muss versteckt sein! Reading with Monika Heintze at Ingeborg-Drewitz-Bibliothek in Berlin invites you into hushed, suspenseful prose and a spellbinding author reading in a classic library setting.
BUCHBERLIN
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 at 11:00
Mercedes-Benz Arena (Uber Arena)
BUCHBERLIN brings together publishers, authors, and book lovers at Arena Berlin for a large-scale book fair open to professionals and the general public. Attendees can browse titles, discover new releases, and network with industry partners in a vibrant literary setting.
OrankeBuch live: Torsten Harmsen - Broiler, Wimpel, Westpaket
Fri, 11 Sept 2026 at 21:00
OrankeBuch
Torsten Harmsen gives a live reading at OrankeBuch, presenting excerpts from Broiler, Wimpel, and Westpaket. The intimate bookstore setting promises a thoughtful, German-language literary evening.
Sarah Kuttner liest "Mama & Sam"
Tue, 20 Oct 2026 at 22:00
Waschhaus Potsdam
German author Sarah Kuttner reads from Mama & Sam at Waschhaus Potsdam, exploring guilt, the pain of leaving, and the intimate aftermath of an inheritance. A thoughtful literary evening blending personal reflection with sharp prose.
DAV JURA SLAM
Tue, 17 Nov 2026
SO36
DAV JURA SLAM at SO36 is a German-language law-themed poetry/spoken-word slam night where law students, lawyers and performers compete with short, punchy pieces in a lively club setting.
SCHÖNES leben – Lesung mit Voker Kaminski
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 at 20:30
Ingeborg-Drewitz-Bibliothek
SCHÖNES leben – Lesung mit Voker Kaminski at Ingeborg-Drewitz-Bibliothek offers intimate storytelling and witty, resonant prose in a warmly lit Berlin library, turning shelves into a stage.
Staatsfeinde: Reading on Right-Wing Subcultures in East Germany
Thu, 28 Jan 2027 at 20:00
Maschinenhaus
German-language reading by Stefan Wellgraf on Staatsfeinde and the rise of right-wing subcultures in East Germany since the 1970s. Set in Maschinenhaus, Berlin, the event blends literary analysis with historical insight and invites discussion on political memory.