When does the reading start?

The evening begins on June 30, 2026, at 7:00 PM.

Where does the event take place?

At the Institut français Bonn, Adenauerallee 35, 53113 Bonn.

How much is the admission?

In advance, the ticket costs €16, reduced €8. At the box office, it costs €18, reduced €10. Admission is free for students of the University of Bonn.

Is the event barrier-free?

There are no confirmed details available in the present data.

Will there be a book signing or a discussion?

The event is announced as a reading as part of the Marché de la poésie. Further details on signing or discussion will follow as needed from the organizer.

Who is the evening particularly suitable for?

For readers who appreciate contemporary poetry, the dialogue between German and French literature, and a concentrated reading atmosphere.

Poetic voices from France meet Bonn's literary openness

Name: MARCHÉ DE LA POÉSIE – Reading with Philippe Beck, Claude Favre and Simone Scharbert
Start: 2026-06-30T21:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-30T23:00:00+02:00
Location: Institut français Bonn

An evening where poetry finds its own language in Bonn

The MARCHÉ DE LA POÉSIE brings international poetry to the Institut français Bonn on June 30, 2026, and opens a literary evening between contemporary French and German poetry. Philippe Beck and Claude Favre, two distinctive voices from the French-speaking world, will perform, accompanied by the Bonn author Simone Scharbert as host and literary mediator.

Between language, voice and presence

This reading is not a loud performance but a concentrated literary experience. Those seeking poetry in its vibrant form will experience a special reading atmosphere where sound, rhythm, and intellectual density shape the space. It is in the dialogue between the French and German languages that the tension unfolds, making an author encounter so impactful.

An evening for readers with a sense for the art of language

Philippe Beck is regarded as a prominent lyricist and philosopher whose work stands for formal precision and intellectual density. Claude Favre works with an expressive, often performative poetics that makes the body of language audible. Simone Scharbert complements the evening with poetics that intertwine social fractures, memory, and poetic accuracy in her texts. This creates a program that not only presents literature but makes literary quality experienceable.

Reading, discussion and poetic resonances

The evening is part of the French Marché de la poésie and focuses on cultural exchange rather than mere reading. It is precisely this form that makes it appealing: literature appears as a lively conversation about aesthetics, attitude, and present. For the audience, a fine access to the international literary scene and to that poetry, which does not want to be explained but must be heard, opens up.

Location with urban proximity and cultural openness

The Institut français Bonn provides a suitable setting: urban location, culturally oriented, and designed for encounters. The venue creates an intimate atmosphere where words gain weight while the evening remains both accessible and concentrated. Those arriving by public transport or parking nearby will find a well-accessible place for literature in Bonn.

Conclusion: The MARCHÉ DE LA POÉSIE promises an evening for people who want to not just read poetry but experience it in its presence. Between French and German poetry, a vibrant space for language, exchange, and inspiration is created. Those who love literary discoveries should experience this reading live.