When and where will the reading take place?

The reading begins on Sunday 12.04.2026 at 11:30 AM at the Brotfabrik Stage Bonn, Kreuzstraße 16, 53225 Bonn.

What ticket prices apply?

Tiered prices are planned: Supporters' ticket €20, regular ticket €16, discounted €10.

Is the Brotfabrik accessible?

According to the available venue information, access is barrier-free; details about elevators and seating are provided by the Brotfabrik directly.

How do I travel by public transport?

The tram line 62 to the stop Obere Wilhelmstraße is recommended, from there a short walk to Kreuzstraße 16.

Will there be a signing session or Q&A afterwards?

Information will follow; please check event details shortly before the date.

Can I buy books by Heine on-site?

Information will follow; typically, the venue offers a book table at readings or refers to local bookstores.

Irony and Longing: Heinrich Heine in Bonn, Germany Read Anew, Impressive on Stage

Name: Heinrich Heine: When I Think of Germany
Start: 2026-04-12T13:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-04-12T15:00:00+02:00
Location: Brotfabrik Bühne Bonn

Between Irony and Melancholy: Heinrich Heine Read Anew in Bonn

A literary experience for Sunday morning: Selected texts by Heinrich Heine will be presented under the guiding theme 'When I Think of Germany' at the Brotfabrik Stage Bonn. The reading atmosphere combines intimacy and timbre, bringing Heine's linguistic artistry to life and inviting encounters with the author across time.

Heine's Voice Through Our Time

With sharp wit, musical verse structure, and unmistakable tone, Heine bridges the gap from Romanticism to political satire. His narratives about homeland, exile, and freedom remain relevant; the poems and prose images unfold their literary quality on stage, pointed and sensually experienceable.

Germany, a Winter's Tale – Sparks of Language

When verses from 'Germany. A Winter's Tale' resound, irony and longing collide. The art of language shines in metaphors, internal rhymes, and fine satire. The audience experiences Heine's style as living literature that opens up spaces for thought and feeling.

Romanticism, Critique, Modernity

As a boundary rider between Romanticism and Modernity, Heine reflects on identity, nation, religion, and philosophy. This reading contextualizes work and impact – an evening for connoisseurs as well as for curious individuals looking to rediscover Heine.

Conclusion

Those who love linguistic artistry will experience a concentrated, intense encounter with Heinrich Heine in Bonn: sonorous, thought-provoking, contemporary. An event that carries literature in the mind and heart forward.