Frank Goosen in Gelsenkirchen: Reading from Lovely Rita at the cultural beer garden
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Frank Goosen brings the cultural beer garden to life with Lovely Rita
On Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 19:30, literary artistry meets the charm of the Ruhr area at the Gelsenkirchen cultural beer garden. Frank Goosen reads from his new novel Lovely Rita and opens a window into a world of bar poetry, memories, and warm-hearted humor.
A novel about the pub as a living space
Lovely Rita tells the story of an old corner pub where biographies cross paths, secrets linger in the air, and casual conversations become literary scenes. The novel is designed as a tribute to the dying pub culture and combines everyday observation with narrative lightness. This is precisely what creates the reading atmosphere for which Frank Goosen has been appreciated for years.
Frank Goosen: Voice of the Ruhr area, master of precise observation
The author, born in Bochum in 1966, is one of the defining voices of contemporary German literature. Since 2001, he has published novels and short stories, including Liegen lernen, Sommerfest, Sweet Dreams, Spiel ab!, and Förster, mein Förster. His works have been frequently adapted, and his literary tone is regarded as humorous, precise, and close to the characters. Awards like the Literature Prize Ruhr and the Recklinghausen Hurz underscore his authority in literature and stage.
An evening between open-air feeling and literary experience
The cultural beer garden in Urbanus Park creates the setting for an author encounter with special intimacy. The audience experiences a reading under the open sky, supported by summer air, drinks, culinary offerings, and the open atmosphere of a cultural venue that fosters encounters. Table reservations are available for groups, and VIP tables with rain protection are also planned.
Location, travel, and practical tips
The event takes place at Urbanus Park at Hochstraße 47 in 45894 Gelsenkirchen. The entry and event character correspond to an open-air format; weather-resistant clothing is recommended. There is a catering offer on site, and in the case of a weather-related cancellation, the organizer refers to their website. The location in Gelsenkirchen-Buer makes the evening also architecturally appealing: culture, neighborhood, and Ruhr area identity intertwine here.
What visitors can expect
Those who experience Frank Goosen live will not get a distanced reading, but a literary experience full of humor, environmental accuracy, and narrative pace. Lovely Rita promises an evening for all who appreciate contemporary literature with heart, attitude, and regional depth. This date belongs in the calendar, as Goosen's texts unfold a special closeness to the audience on stage.
Official channels of Frank Goosen:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frankgoosen2019/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goosenfrank
- Website: https://frankgoosen.de/
- Publisher: https://www.kiwi-verlag.de/autor/frank-goosen-4000605
