Experience Literature: Authors & Readings at Metropolengarten

The 6th Literature Festival "Close & Far" is a multi-day cultural highlight that takes place from July 16 to 25, 2026, at the Metropolengarten auf Dahlbusch e.V. in Gelsenkirchen-Rotthausen. The event brings together renowned authors and offers a diverse program of readings and literary encounters.
Visitors can look forward to exciting readings and the opportunity to discover new works and perspectives in literature. This event offers literature enthusiasts the chance to engage with others who share their interests and delve deeper into the world of books. Whether at an outdoor reading under the warm July sun or at a directly following literary discussion with the present authors – the festival has something suitable for every literary preference.
With a wide range of genres, from contemporary fiction to thrilling crime literature, the Literature Festival "Close & Far" is a must for anyone wanting to experience the diversity and creativity of literature.