Literature & Readings
24 Events in Literature & Readings in Bonn - Inspiring Literature & Readings
Dive into inspiring literature and engaging readings in Bonn.
LITERATURE QUIZ
An evening for bookworms and puzzle enthusiasts in Bonn: The Literature Quiz at the House of Education combines knowledge, wit, and book culture. 05/13/2026, experience live. #LiteratureQuiz #Bonn
Tamara Lukasheva »Rilke Set to Music. Solo«
An evening full of poetry and sound in Bonn: Tamara Lukasheva sets Rilke to music in the special dialogue space. Experience it live on 16.05.2026 for 15 €. #Rilke #Bonn #Reading
FREIPLANSCHER – The Comedic Reading Stage at Rüngsdorf Cultural Bath
Literary humor with attitude: FREIPLANSCHER at Rüngsdorf Cultural Bath combines satire, reading, and proximity to the audience. On 05.17.2026 at 11:30 AM. #Bonn #Reading
Irrationality and the Age of AI: Language, Ethics, and the Future of Human Expression
Three days to rethink language: In Bonn, AI meets ethics, culture, and human expressiveness. May 18–20, 2026 at the University Club. #AI #Bonn
Reading with Kokopello: Europe, the EU and me
An evening for Europe fans and comic readers: Kokopello reads in Bonn from Europe, the EU and me. On 20.05.2026, free admission. #Bonn #Literature
With God Against Democracy - Lecture and Discussion with Arnd Henze
An evening for open ears and clear thoughts: Arnd Henze speaks in Bonn about faith, power, and democracy. 05.20.2026, free admission. #Bonn #Faith
The Philosophical Café with Markus Melchers: War and Peace
An evening for thinkers in Bonn: Markus Melchers speaks at Café Camus about War and Peace. 20.05.2026, 19:00, 8 Euro. #Bonn #Philosophy
SON LEWANDOWSKI »THE ROUTINES«
An evening between body, control, and poetry: »The Routines« brings strong literature to Bonn. 20.05.2026 in the main building. #Theater #Bonn
The Wine in the Bible and in Monastic Stories
A culturally rich evening in Bonn: Bible, monastic stories, and the symbolism of wine in a concentrated atmosphere. May 20, 2026, registration required. #Bonn #Literature
Art&Eat: Tour d'amour – Love Stories from Bonn
An evening for culture lovers: Art&Eat takes you through Bonn's love stories, accompanied by a guided tour and menu. On 21.05.2026 at 4:30 PM. #Bonn #Literature
Book Club – Reading Circle of the Avant-garde
A special literary evening in Bonn: The Book Club at August Macke House Museum combines reading, art, and conversation. Secure your spot now! #Literature
Reading Art Stories at Gallery 62
A literary afternoon in Bonn: Art Stories at Gallery 62 combines reading, art atmosphere, and conversation. Free admission, donations welcome. #Bonn #Reading
Reading: Poetry in Dialogue with Wagner, Scheuermann & Osten
On June 1, 2026, encounter top-class poetry with Jan Wagner and Silke Scheuermann at the Theater Bonn.
Julian Barnes reads - Farewell(s) Bonn 2026
An evening for great literature in Bonn: Julian Barnes reads from Farewell(s) at the House of Education. Experience memory, loss, and linguistic art live. #Literature
Lyrics in Dialogue: Jan Wagner and Silke Scheuermann
An evening for the feuilleton and the heart: Jan Wagner and Silke Scheuermann read in Bonn from their poetry collections. 01.06.2026, 18 €. #Lyrics
on the 7th at 7 · French Poetry: French Music for Two Guitars
French Sound Poetry in the Crypt of the Kreuzkirche Bonn: two guitars, intimate acoustics, and an evening full of fine nuances. 07.06.2026, 10 €. #Bonn #ChamberMusic
MINT Reading Mentors
Reading becomes the key to curiosity here: MINT Reading Mentors at House of Family Bonn shows how stories open children to knowledge. June 9, 2026, 5:30 PM. #ReadingPromotion #MINT
Hans Ulrich Gumbrecht in Bonn: Public Lecture on Imagination as Sensory Power
An evening for intelligent minds and open senses: Hans Ulrich Gumbrecht speaks in Bonn about the power of imagination. 09.06.2026, 18:15. #Literature
Picture Book Cinema: Rosi in the Haunted Ride
A Loving Picture Book Cinema in Bonn: Rosi in the Haunted Ride connects reading, imagination, and participation fun for families. Free, for ages 4 and up, full of children's laughter. #FamilyTime
Lecture Series The World in Change in Bonn
An evening between science and the present: Christoph Holst shows in Bonn how geodesy sharpens our view on change. #Bonn #Science
LIT.WALK
Bonn becomes a stage for literature and sound: During the LIT.WALK through the old town, texts, music, and urban routes meet. Free, inspiring, special. #Bonn #Literature
Uwe Neumahr reads from »The Bookstore of Exiles«
An evening for readers with a sense of exile history and linguistic art: Uwe Neumahr reads in Bonn from »The Bookstore of Exiles«. #Literature
Lecture: The Reconstruction of Notre-Dame de Paris
An evening for all those who want to not only see Notre-Dame but understand it: At the LVR-LandesMuseum Bonn, architecture meets memory. June 16, 2026, admission free. #Bonn #NotreDame
Lectures & Drag: Shared Scene
An evening full of word art and stage magic in Bonn: Lectures & Drag connects reading, performance, and atmosphere. 06.16.2026 at the Institut français. #Bonn #Culture