Writer Bernadine Evaristo presented her novel Zuleika at the Kulturkirche Cologne in 2024
Hieronymus Rönneper, Writer Bernadine Evaristo presented her novel Zuleika at the Kulturkirche Cologne in 2024
Theatre hall with large chandeliers
FloraKöln, Hieronymus Rönneper, Theatre hall with large chandeliers

Literature

North Rhine-Westphalia is a paradise for literature fans! From renowned reading festivals and exciting book fairs to poetic evenings in charming locations - literature comes alive here. Let yourself be carried away into the world of words by inspiring images, fascinating facts and extraordinary events. Discover the literary diversity in NRW and find your personal highlight!

Literature in NRW

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lit.COLOGNE
Located in the middle of the Botanical Gardens, the Flora with its glass extension offers a very special ambience for events of all kinds. This naturally also includes readings
lit.COLOGNE GmbH, Foto: Hieronymus Rönneper, Located in the middle of the Botanical Gardens, the Flora with its glass extension offers a very special ambience for events of all kinds. This naturally also includes readings
Kölner Stadtgebiet, Köln
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  • lit.COLOGNE

    Located in the middle of the Botanical Gardens, the Flora with its glass extension offers a very special ambience for events of all kinds. This naturally also includes readings
    Kölner Stadtgebiet, Köln
    Date : 10. Mar 2026 - 22. Mar 2026
    Every year in spring, the Who's Who of contemporary literature meets at lit.COLOGNE in Cologne. There is also a broad program for children.
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  • Murder on the Hellweg

    Sebastian Fitzek was already one of the star guests at the mega event
    Westfälisches Literaturbüro in Unna e.V., Unna
    Date : 19. Sept 2026 - 14. Nov 2026
    Search for clues in a spooky castle ruin with world-famous authors. Re-enact a fictitious murder in old industrial monuments. Or take up the pursuit of the perpetrator at a racecourse? It's all possible with "Mord am Hellweg".
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