Every year at the end of August, the Erlangen Poets' Festival (founded in 1980 and known as the "Erlangen Poets' Festival" until 2023) kicks off the German autumn of books in Erlangen. around 100 individual events More than 80 writers, literary critics and publicists present their new publications in readings and discussions.
Erlangen Poets' Festival
Every year, the Erlangen Poets' Festival, held on the last weekend in August, kicks off the German autumn book season. Featuring numerous individual events focusing on contemporary literature, the Poets' Festival is one of the largest and most renowned literary festivals in the German-speaking world.
Erlangen Poets' Festival
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- One of the largest and most prestigious literary festivals
- Numerous individual events as a prelude to the German autumn book season
- Diverse program with exhibitions, performances, concerts and more
Program
The focus of the event is on the long Reading afternoons in the castle garden, which offer visitors an insight into a variety of current literature. In the evenings Author portraits In the baroque Margrave Theatre, the life and work of a high-ranking author are presented in readings and discussions. In the Erlangen Translators' workshop Literary translators present their projects.
Find numerous Conversations and discussions on current social and political issues are a special feature of the Erlangen Poets Festival. A varied program with exhibitions, performances, concerts and the Children and family program With the picture book reading area, readings by children's and young adult book authors and the printing workshop, there is something for all age groups.
The program will be announced at the beginning of August and advance ticket sales for the events requiring admission will begin.
Organizer
Cultural Office of the City of Erlangen
Festivals and Programs Department
Gebbertstraße 1, 91052 Erlangen – Germany
Phone + 49 (0) 9131 86-1408
Fax: + 49 (0) 9131 86 1411-
Email: info@poetenfest-erlangen.de
Website: www.poetenfest-erlangen.de
Erlangen Poets' Festival
