Frankfurt, Germany
Romanfabrik is a literary and cultural venue in Frankfurt, housed in a former factory building. It hosts readings, literary festivals, concerts, and interdisciplinary events, and is closely associated with the Frankfurt Book Fair scene. The industrial architecture gives the space a distinctive character that sets it apart from conventional cultural venues.
in 6 days
Acclaimed Swiss saxophonist and composer Sarah Chaksad presents her new project AMELIA at a festival club night. The ensemble blends improvisation with carefully composed jazz music.
Henni Nachtsheim reads from his debut crime comedy about kidnapping, packed with wit and music. A performance at Romanfabrik with pianist accompaniment.
Frankfurt's Ramatou Orchestra blends African influences, neo-soul and funk into energetic jazz with improvisation. Concert at Romanfabrik with opening act Chevalier.
Colombe Schneck returns to her Swiss childhood and reunites with people from decades past. This autofictional novel examines fragile family bonds and the deceptive power of memory.
A chamber concert with members of Ensemble Modern combined with lunch at Romanfabrik. Trumpet and percussion perform works by Scelsi, Bassano, and Matalon.
Dirk Bernemann's grotesque heimat novel about death and faith in a small village, musically accompanied by the Austrian Jodlklub.
The Horst Sessions #86 is an open jam session for Frankfurt musicians where professionals and students play together. Entry 6 euros, from 20:00 at Romanfabrik.
Gregor Schor's big band presents "Am Grund" - a jazz project merging compositional precision with improvisational freedom. A concert featuring a 20-piece ensemble at Romanfabrik.
Isabella Caldart talks with author Son Lewandowski about her novel "Die Routinen" - a book exploring competitive gymnastics, exploitation, and scandal.
A documentary by Kai-Uwe Kohlschmidt that follows the Mangan25 artists' collective on expeditions across six continents, exploring the human drive to wander - from Amazonian jungles to Arctic ice and the world's deserts.
Ensemble BonaNox weaves songs, piano music and texts from across the centuries into a programme on war - from ancient conflicts to the present, performed by baritone, piano and live performance.
An experimental fusion of opera and poetry slam: opera singers and spoken-word artists reinterpret classic operatic characters in a bold new light.
An evening blending spoken word and live bebop, tracing the life of Charlie "Bird" Parker through eyewitness accounts and music by the Jan Prax Quartett.
Guitarist Vanessa Jung, the first woman to study electric guitar at Popakademie Baden-Württemberg, presents her debut album "Full Steel" - an instrumental rock project shaped by influences from Slash, Gary Moore, and Metallica.
Frankfurt jazz collective QUICO brings their blend of live electronics, grooves and acoustic instruments to the Romanfabrik rooftop for the 13th edition of FÄZZ am Freitag.
Singer-songwriter Tiger Finkel brings his upcoming album "Flowers Down The Road" to life with a tight three-piece set - possibly on the Romanfabrik's rooftop terrace.
Ulli Lust reads from her new graphic novel "Schamaninnen", the follow-up to her German Non-Fiction Prize-winning work on women's role in cultural history, followed by a conversation with host Jakob Hoffmann.
