When does the reading take place?

The reading with Lukas Rietzschel takes place on September 17, 2026, at 7:00 PM in the House of History in Bonn.

How much does entry cost?

Regular tickets start at €16 in advance. Discounted tickets are also available.

Where exactly is the event?

The venue is the House of History, Willy-Brandt-Allee 14, 53113 Bonn.

Will there be a book signing?

There are no confirmed details regarding a book signing in the available material. Information may follow on site.

How long does the evening last?

According to the event details, the reading lasts about 1.5 hours.

Is the venue accessible?

Yes, the House of History offers accessible entrances and special parking facilities for people with disabilities.

Lukas Rietzschel ignites a quiet tremor of the present in Bonn with Sanditz

Name: Lukas Rietzschel reads from Sanditz in Bonn
Start: 2026-09-17T19:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-17T20:30:00+02:00
Location: Haus der Geschichte

A literary evening between Lusatia and the present

With Sanditz, Lukas Rietzschel brings one of the most prominent young voices of contemporary German literature to Bonn. In the House of History, a multifaceted family and societal narrative encounters a place that is itself shaped by German memory. This promises a reading atmosphere where linguistic art, contemporary diagnosis, and author encounter closely intertwine.

A novel that makes the fractures of the republic visible

Sanditz unfolds a panorama of German stories from the end of the GDR to the most recent present. Rietzschel narrates from multiple perspectives about the Wenzel family, about departure, failure, belonging, and longing for freedom. It is precisely this combination of literary quality and political precision that makes the evening so attractive for readers: contemporary literature is not merely asserted here, but made tangible in its narrative power.

Why this evening in the House of History feels especially significant

The House of History in Bonn is not a neutral venue but a house of historical resonance. The reading gains additional depth because Rietzschel's novel literarily condenses the upheavals of German unity, the wounds of the post-reunification era, and the tensions of the present. Those interested in literature, contemporary history, and cultural discourse will experience a dense interplay of place and text here.

Language, mood, and literary tension

Lukas Rietzschel writes with precise observation and a keen eye for social environments, generational conflicts, and political upheavals. In Sanditz, the intimate family portrait meets the broad societal arc. The reading promises not only insights into a current book but also an intense encounter with an author whose work receives high attention in literary criticism and the literary scene.

Date, entry, and framework

The event will take place on September 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM in the House of History in Bonn. According to the program, the event lasts about 1.5 hours. Before the reading, there will be a thematic support program through the new permanent exhibition at 5:30 PM. Tickets are available through Bonnticket; a reading with a subsequent discussion is part of the evening.

Conclusion

This reading connects literary experience, historical perspective, and contemporary analysis to an evening with special radiance. Anyone wanting to experience Lukas Rietzschel live should mark this date in Bonn: A clever, atmospheric, and discussion-rich literary evening awaits.