17 Events in Literature & Readings in Gelsenkirchen - Inspiring Literature & Readings

A weekend full of fantasy in Castle Horst: Pott Phantastika connects readings, book prize, and cosplay. September 26–27, 2026, free admission. #Fantasy

Fantasy, Science Fiction, and Scene Feel at Schloss Horst: The Pott Phantastika opens its doors with free entry, audience award, and cosplay. #Fantasy

Two days of free art in the heart of Gelsenkirchen: The SZENIALE 2026 fills Ückendorf with performances, music, readings, and encounters. Experience it for free! #Szeniale

Creative lines, precise techniques, and true workshop atmosphere in Buer: Roxane Kressin shows how drawing becomes lively. 26.09.2026, 1 PM, 8 €. #Gelsenkirchen #DrawingWorkshop

A book premiere full of sound and insight: In Gelsenkirchen, reading meets chamber music and female music history. 27.09.2026, free of charge. #Literature

A special reading at the art kiosk Gelsenkirchen-Buer: The Bucheckern read to friends not food. Free of charge on 27.09.2026 at 15:00. #Literature

A free writing workshop for young people aged 15 and up at irgendDorf: language, perspective, and strong voices in the neighborhood. September 27, 2026, 3 PM. #Literature

Dive into the history of Gelsenkirchen with music and literature on 28.09.2026 at Heilig-Kreuz-Kirche.

An intense evening about the German invasion of Poland, personal fates, and the beginnings of occupation rule. Lecture and discussion in Gelsenkirchen with free entry. #MemoryCulture

Chills, heart-pounding excitement, and a murder case in Gelsenkirchen: Bianca Iosivoni reads exclusively at Murder at Hellweg. Experience her new short story live! #MurderAtHellweg

Imaginative stories in German and Turkish: On October 2, children in Gelsenkirchen will experience a free reading hour full of awe, joy in language, and closeness. Register now! #FamilyExperience

Myth, power, and homecoming: Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey brings Homer's epic as a stunning cinematic experience to Gelsenkirchen. Save the date now! #TheOdyssey

Attend the exciting reading by Andreas Gruber at the Musiktheater im Revier. Part of the international crime festival Murder at Hellweg.

Andreas Gruber reads at the crime festival Murder at Hellweg from his new novel “Heart Curse”. The reading takes place in the Kleine Haus of the Music Theater in the Ruhr area.

Experience the horror authors Joe Hill and Thomas Olde Heuvelt live at Schauburg Film Palace in Gelsenkirchen. An evening full of suspense awaits you!

Joe Hill and Thomas Olde Heuvelt come to the International Horror Night in Gelsenkirchen. A literary evening centered around horror and suspense.

Look forward to a special reading fun for children aged 5 and older at the Gelsenkirchen city library, accompanied by Stephanie and Max.