Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
Literaturhaus Freiburg is a literary venue in the center of Freiburg im Breisgau, housed in a historic building on Bertoldstraße. It hosts readings, author talks, panel discussions and literary festivals, drawing writers from across the German-speaking world and beyond. The program ranges from contemporary fiction to poetry and essay, with a particular focus on cross-genre and international literature.
😴 Nothing scheduled here in the near future.
A quiet reading evening in a cosy atmosphere among cushions and fairy lights, set within a picture-book exhibition. The event is accessible to autistic visitors.
A free walk-through picture-book exhibition for children aged 4+ and adults at the Literaturhaus Freiburg, with kamishibai readings, workshops, and picture-book concerts running from 22 September to 15 October 2026.
The longest-running series at Literaturhaus Freiburg: writers of all generations share unpublished work and discuss it together. Moderated by Antigone Kiefner, free entry.
A monthly book club at Literaturhaus Freiburg discussing Anna Katharina Hahn's novel "Der Chor", about a Stuttgart women's choir, female friendship, and music after the pandemic. Free entry, registration required.
Three reading-promotion experts share their favourite picture books and discuss the power of illustration and the art of reading aloud. Free entry; bring your own favourite book if you like.
Free opening event for the participatory exhibition "Alberta and the ABC of Wishes" at Literaturhaus Freiburg, with a postcard workshop, crafts, and a waffle stand.
Twelve young writers aged 13 to 19 perform their own texts created during the Schreibcouch youth workshop at Literaturhaus Freiburg. Entry is free.
Illustrator Nele Palmtag presents the picture book "Hört mal!" for children aged 5 and up, using the world's largest Kamishibai storytelling theatre for a fun, rhyme-filled afternoon.
Three authors read and discuss social changes in eastern Germany. Leistner, Präkels, and Thériault share observations from their 2024 travels through Brandenburg, Saxony, and Thuringia during the election year.