Literature & Readings
24 Events in Literature & Readings in Bonn - Inspiring Literature & Readings
Dive into inspiring literature and engaging readings in Bonn.

Beethovenfest 2026: Reading with Music: To a New Home
An evening about flight, music, and new beginnings in the studio of the Beethovenhalle. Reading, piano, and conversation on 25.09.2026 for 10 Euro. #Beethovenfest #Bonn

E.T.A. Hoffmann in Bonn: Reading at the Goethe & Hafis Bookstore
An evening full of romanticism and the uncanny in Bonn: E.T.A. Hoffmann will be newly experientially presented in literature. 25.09.2026, 19:30. Save the date! #Literature

The Sorrows of Young Werther in Bonn
Goethe's Werther in Bonn: great emotions, strong language, and an evening full of theater magic. Premiere on 26.09.2026 at 7:30 PM, tickets starting at 15.40 €. #Bonn #Theater

Stefan Gemmel reads in the Skatepark Bonn from Diary of a Döner Checker
Literature meets skatepark: Stefan Gemmel reads in Bonn from Diary of a Döner Checker. Free entry, followed by skate course for young fans. #KäptnBook

Gianrico Carofiglio reads from The Horizon of Night
An evening full of tension and linguistic artistry in Bonn: Gianrico Carofiglio reads from The Horizon of Night. 27.09.2026, 5 PM, €18. #Literature

Jutta Nymphius reads: Pushing Sheep Bonn 2026
A powerful literary experience in Bonn: Jutta Nymphius reads at Käpt'n Book from Pushing Sheep. Freedom, family, discussion, and reading atmosphere included. #KäptnBook #Bonn

Christianity and Culture
An inspiring evening in Bonn: Michael Seewald and Joachim Frank discuss Christianity, culture, Thomas Mann, and the significance of religion today. Admission 5 Euros. #ChristianityAndCulture

Reading Time at the International Meeting Center
Literature up close: Käpt’n Book at the International Meeting Center Bonn brings reading, education, and encounters together. Free admission. #KäptnBook

Muriel Asseburg reads - Beyond State Reason Bonn 2026
An evening for intelligent minds in Bonn: Muriel Asseburg speaks about responsibility, international law, and political maneuvering spaces. 30.09.2026, free admission. #Bonn #Literature

Out with the Language - Poetry Slam - Poetry Slam
Bonn's Poetry Slam evening full of linguistic artistry, punchlines, and audience energy at Pantheon. Be there live on 30.09.2026! #PoetrySlam #Bonn

Captain Book enters the Post Tower
Joy of reading with a special backdrop: Captain Book at the Bonn Post Tower invites families to a free reading experience. #FamilyTime #Bonn

Reading at the Media Center of the Federal Agency
Experience literature at bpb:media center Bonn: reading, conversation, and Käpt’n Book in a special atmosphere. Free entry on 01.10.2026. #KäptnBook #Bonn

Reading in the Johanneskirche – Käpt'n Book 2026
Literature in a special space: Käpt'n Book invites you to a reading in the Johanneskirche Bonn. On 01.10.2026 at 15:30, free entry. #KäptnBook #Bonn

Reading in Beuel Bookstore – Captain Book
Experience literature up close: In Beuel Bookstore, Captain Book meets authentic bookstore atmosphere, exchange, and reading joy. 02.10.2026, entry free. #CaptainBook

Rachel Joyce reads from Summer House in Bonn
Rachel Joyce live in Bonn: Summer House, German reading voice, and an evening full of literary suspense by the Rhine. 02.10.2026, 18 €. #Reading

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Reading with Jonna Struwe: Why Don’t We Have a King?
A special morning for small and large literature fans: Jonna Struwe reads in Villa Hammerschmidt about democracy and participation. Admission free. #Reading #Bonn

Captain Book Reading Festival at the House of History
A Sunday full of stories at the House of History Bonn: Readings, hands-on activities, and treasure hunts for families. 04.10.2026, free admission. #CaptainBook #Bonn

Captain Book: Family Festival at the Art Museum
Art, stories, and children's laughter at the Bonn Art Museum: Captain Book invites families to readings, workshops, and tours. Free on 04.10.2026. #FamilyTime

Reading in the Old Town Hall
A free literature morning in Bonn: The reading in the Old Town Hall brings school classes right into the Käpt’n Book Reading Festival. 5.10.2026, 11:00 AM. #KäptnBook #Bonn

Chukwuebuka Ibeh reads: Wishing in Bonn
An evening for literature lovers in Bonn: Chukwuebuka Ibeh and his novel Wishing in discussion. October 5, 2026, 6:15 PM, 7 €. #LiteraryCircle #Bonn

Guest Country Czech Republic with Dora Kaprálová, Jáchym Topol and Marek Torčík
A literary evening in Bonn: Dora Kaprálová, Jáchym Topol, and Marek Torčík bring Czech contemporary literature to the Bundeskunsthalle. #Literature

Gerda Raidt reads from Waste – Everything about the most annoying thing in the world in Bonn
An extraordinary reading location in Bonn: Gerda Raidt reads from her environmental book at the Waste-to-Energy Plant. Reading, education, and curiosity on 06.10.2026, free entry. #KäptnBook #Bonn

Larissa Laë: The Crackle of Love in Bonn
An evening full of linguistic art in Bonn: Larissa Laë reads erotic texts between the Bible, poetry, and modernity. 07.10.2026, 19:30, €19. #Literature
