Literature & Readings
24 Events in Literature & Readings in Bonn - Inspiring Literature & Readings
Dive into inspiring literature and engaging readings in Bonn.
Frank Richarz presents the Vilich Family Book
An evening full of origins, history, and subtle tension: Frank Richarz presents the Family Book Vilich at Burg Lede. 30.06.2026, 6 PM, free admission. #Bonn #Vilich
MARCHÉ DE LA POÉSIE – Reading with Philippe Beck, Claude Favre and Simone Scharbert
Poetry, voice, and the art of language in Bonn: The MARCHÉ DE LA POÉSIE brings together Philippe Beck, Claude Favre, and Simone Scharbert. 30.06.2026, from €16. #Poetry
To the Beach? Only with a Book! – Reading at the Bonn City Library
Summer, language, and reading joy in Bonn: To the Beach? Only with a Book! combines library atmosphere with literary enjoyment. 30.06.2026, free admission. #ReadingCulture
catholic - how catholic? Konrad Adenauer between pragmatism and value orientation
A clever evening about Konrad Adenauer's Catholic influence in the Large Lecture Hall Bonn. Free of charge, near Poppelsdorf Palace. #Bonn #Faith
Reading with Chris Paul
An evening about belonging and dignity at the Beuel Bookstore: Chris Paul reads from Belonging. 1.7.2026, 7:30 PM, free admission. #Reading #Bonn
Reading with Emergency Pastor Albi Röbke
An evening about loss, hope, and inner strength in Bonn-Kessenich: Albi Röbke reads on July 1, 2026, at 7:30 PM. 15 euros admission, all proceeds for emergency pastoral care. #Bonn #Reading #Literature
Picture Book Cinema: Zilly the Sorceress
A magical family afternoon in Bonn awaits little story fans: Zilly the Sorceress in the Picture Book Cinema, free and child-friendly. #Bonn #FamilyTime
Lutz van Dijk reads from »The Wide World« in Bonn
An evening full of memory, voice, and word art: Lutz van Dijk reads in Bonn from The Wide World. 04.07.2026, 18 euros. Experience literature live. #Reading #Bonn
Crime Reading with Michael Itschert
Tension on the coast meets literature at the Kunstverein Bad Godesberg: Michael Itschert reads from Time Bomb Baltic Sea. 06.07.2026, 8 PM, free entry. #CrimeReading #Bonn
Simon Strauss and Manfred Osten in Conversation: In the Proximity
An evening for literature and thought in Bonn: Simon Strauss and Manfred Osten speak about proximity, community, and the present. 08.07.2026, 18 €. #Literature
Reading from the novel "Codename Kingfisher" with music
A touching literary evening in Bonn-Oberkassel: Liz Kessler reads from Codename Kingfisher, accompanied by music. Free entry, donations welcome. #Literature
The Philosophical Café with Markus Melchers
A smart evening for thinking friends in Bonn: Markus Melchers invites you to Café Camus. 15.07.2026, 7 PM, 8 Euro. Conversations, atmosphere, and impulses. #Bonn #Philosophy
Musical Reading Immortal-Immortal
Literature and Music in the Georgskapelle Bonn: immortal-immortal brings sound, memory, and atmosphere together. 01.08.2026, Admission free. #Bonn #Literature
Hallelujah & Schalom – a Leonard Cohen Evening
Leonard Cohen's poetry meets music and storytelling in Bonn. Hallelujah & Schalom at Kunstverein Bad Godesberg: an evening full of sound, spirit, and memory. #LeonardCohen #Bonn
BookTok Made Me Write It
An evening for all who love book culture: BookTok Made Me Write It in Bonn connects reading joy, bookstore, and current literary scene. #BookTok #Bonn
Barbara and Stefan Weidle present The Restless Years
A literary evening in Bonn: Barbara and Stefan Weidle present Devika Rege's award-winning novel. August 15, 2026, 18 Euro. #Reading #Bonn #Literature
René Klammer reads: Sonja was here in Bonn
An evening for literature lovers in Bonn: René Klammer reads from Sonja was here and talks about writing, farewell, and humor. 17.08.2026, free entry. #Literature
Create Your Own Comic Book and Animate Your Heroes! with Katharina Klemm
In Bonn, an own comic book is created: Katharina Klemm invites children aged 8 and above to draw, tell stories, and animate. Creative course on 24.08.2026 for 188 Euro. #Bonn #Comic
Lit.Arena 37th Edition – Free Admission!
Bonn invites to the Lit.Arena: young voices, strong texts and open stage in the Pantheon Lounge. Free admission, experience literature live! #LitArena #Bonn #Literature
Create Cut-Up Collages and Texts Together
A creative workshop full of color, language, and imagination in Bonn: Create Cut-Up Collages and Texts Together. Free for 10 to 14-year-olds. #Bonn #Culturrucksack
Beethovenfest 2026: Opening Lecture: Alice Hasters
An evening for intelligent minds: Alice Hasters opens the Beethovenfest in the studio of the Beethovenhalle. Literary, precise, compelling. 4.9.2026, 5 PM. #Beethovenfest #Bonn
Wladimir Kaminer reads: Mothers' Days in Bonn
An evening full of humor and sensitivity: Wladimir Kaminer reads Mothers' Days at the Pantheon Bonn. Experience family stories, language, and literature live. #Reading #Bonn
No Nonsense Opera: Bjarne Mädel, Katrin Wichmann, Fritzi Haberlandt - Reading
In Bonn, literature comes alive: Bjarne Mädel, Katrin Wichmann, and Fritzi Haberlandt read Ingrid Lausund. 06.09.2026, 5 PM. #LiteratureEvening
Madame Nielsen: The Time Spirit House in Bonn
An evening full of language, tension, and theater in Bonn: Madame Nielsen reads from The Time Spirit House. On 06.09.2026 from 6 PM at the Brotfabrik Bühne. #Literature