Literary Events & Readings in Bern

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NMBE Leseratten mit Therese Bichsel

Todayat12:00

Join Therese Bichsel for a charming reading session at Naturhistorisches Museum Bern as curious kids and families gather for stories, meet the author, and enjoy a cozy, museum-filled afternoon that sparks imagination and language in a playful setting.

TKKG / U26 und TKKG West: talking pages

Thu, 25 Jun 2026at22:00

Two groups, U26 and TKKG West, join for 'talking pages'—a live reading and discussion of the TKKG series in Bern's Grosse Halle at Reitschule. A witty, youth-oriented literary evening blending page and conversation.

Literary Events & Readings in Bern

Midweek and weekend alike, Bern’s literary life hums most loudly around the old town and cultural hubs in Stadtteil I and Stadtteil IV, where the stately Kornhausbibliothek hosts intimate author talks and ONO Das Kulturlokal serves up livelier, social readings. The scene leans intellectual but rarely stiff—three in five events are free, crowds skew adult with a healthy mix of professionals and students, and you’ll stumble across hidden bookshops tucked into the arcades beside renowned art institutions. Drop into PROGR - Zentrum für Kulturproduktion when you want something artsy or formally staged; smaller, experimental nights crop up in Stadtteil II, V and VI, and you’ll occasionally find family-friendly storytimes tucked into community spaces. Pull up a chair, bring a notebook, and expect to find fresh voices and warm conversation around every corner this season.

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1.KornhausbibliothekStadtteil I8 events
2.ONO Das Kulturlokal4 events
3.PROGR - Zentrum für KulturproduktionStadtteil I3 events
4.Schlachthaus Theater BernStadtteil I2 events
5.Naturhistorisches Museum BernStadtteil IV2 events
6.Zentrum Paul KleeStadtteil IV2 events
7.Schweizerische NationalbibliothekStadtteil IV2 events

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Literary Events & Readings in Bern

NMBE Leseratten mit Therese Bichsel

Tue, 26 May 2026 at 12:00

Naturhistorisches Museum Bern

Literature

TKKG / U26 und TKKG West: talking pages

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 at 22:00

Grosse Halle

Literature

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