Literature & Readings
7 Events in Literature & Readings in Gelsenkirchen - Inspiring Literature & Readings
Dive into inspiring literature and engaging readings in Gelsenkirchen.

Querbeet Summer Light 2026
A summer festival full of music, literature, and art in the green heart of Gelsenkirchen! Querbeet Summer Light 2026 invites you to discover free of charge. #Festival #Gelsenkirchen

Siri Hustvedt – Dance Around the Self – English with German Subtitles
An evening for literature lovers and cinema fans: Siri Hustvedt at Schauburg Filmpalast, as a film portrait full of language, memory, and depth. 30.06.2026, 17:45, €6. #Literature

Literatour in the Region with Saša Stanišić
An evening for literature lovers: Saša Stanišić reads at the Music Theatre in the Region from his new encouragement. 01.07.2026, tickets from 9 euros. #Literature

Waldbühne Westerholt – Culture at the Mine: Four Days of Music and Literature
Four days of culture in the open air in Gelsenkirchen: Waldbühne Westerholt brings music, literature, and summer vibes to the mine. Tickets starting at 12 Euros. #WaldbühneWesterholt

Texts with Hand and Foot for Heart and Mind
A literary evening full of aphorisms, poetry, and music in Gelsenkirchen. Bettina Ittermann and Helmut Peters read on 03.07.2026 at 7 PM. Free admission. #Literature

9th Querbeet Cultural Festival in the Metropolengarten
Querbeet lights up Gelsenkirchen: Music, dance, literature, and art in the green. July 3 - July 12, 2026, free admission. Come by and experience culture up close. #QuerbeetFestival

Murder on the Hellweg - Reading with Susanne Oswald
Crime meets knitting love: Susanne Oswald brings tension, atmosphere, and goosebumps together at Castle Horst. 09/22/2026, from €14.90. #MurderOnTheHellweg #Reading
