Literature & Readings
17 Events in Literature & Readings in Bochum - Inspiring Literature & Readings
Dive into inspiring literature and engaging readings in Bochum.
Free Digital Journey for Seniors to the Onleihe
Digital participation for senior citizens in Bochum: The free Onleihe journey makes smartphones and tablets practical for everyday use. #Bochum #Seniors
Language Café with the Welcome Office
Practice German, meet people, arrive in Bochum: The Language Café with the Welcome Office makes encounters easy. 25.06.2026, free of charge. #Bochum #WelcomeOffice
Padua's Time of Glory in the Early Renaissance
Renaissance within reach at the Bochum City Library: Padua, Giotto, Donatello, Petrarch – compact and visually strong. 26.06.2026, 19:00, tickets €8. Insights with added value – secure your spot now! #BochumCulture
Susan Sontag, My Mother and I
An moving literature evening in Bochum: Susan Sontag meets reading, drawing, and performance. Illness, impermanence, and closeness become palpable. #Literature #Bochum
Beauty of Religions
Experience poetry slam, live music, and sound collages that delve into the beauty of religions.
Water Quarter
Experience tap water anew in Bochum: The Water Quarter combines participatory actions, knowledge, and sustainability on July 17, 2026, at Kortumstraße. #Bochum #Sustainability
The Yellow Wallpaper
An evening full of literary tension in the Oval Office Bochum: The Yellow Wallpaper brings Gilman's classic very close to the audience. 17.07.2026, Pay what you want. #Theater
Surprise Picture Book Cinema or Kamishibai
Reading joy at the Gerthe library: Kamishibai or Picture Book Cinema for children from 3. Thursday, 30.07.2026, 4:30 PM, free admission. Language promotion, imagination, family time. Come by! #FamilyExperience
Crochet with Margot
Crochet, chat, unwind: Margot brings creative moments to the Bochum Sustainability Center. 17.08.2026, free admission. #Bochum #Sustainability
Spoken Acts – Young Word Art in Wonderland Bochum
Young voices, clear texts, strong stage moments: Spoken Acts transforms Wonderland Bochum into a place for word art. 23.08.2026, free entry. #Literature
Lecture: Move of Superlatives - the University Archive Bochum in Motion
A Bochum evening for all who love city history and knowledge: The lecture shows the spectacular move of the University Archive. #Bochum #Archive
Democracy & Poetry
An evening for language and attitude in Bochum's Pauluskirche: Democracy & Poetry combines literary depth with a special atmosphere. 05.09.2026, free entry. #Poetry #Bochum
Money as a Weapon: How the Economy Decides War and Peace
An evening full of inspiration in Bochum: Ulrike Herrmann reads from Money as a Weapon and connects economics, power, and peace. On October 13, 2026, starting at 6:30 PM. #Literature
Lecture: Sterilization and Euthanasia of Mentally Ill Citizens of Bochum
A moving lecture at the Bochum City Archive: Prof. Dr. Georg Juckel sheds light on NS medical history and local victim research. 21.10.2026, 19:00, free admission. #Bochum #MemoryCulture
Langendreer Book Fair in Bochum
A literary afternoon for treasure seekers at LutherLAB Bochum: The Langendreer Book Fair lures with used books, atmosphere, and discoveries. 08.11.2026, 11-15 hours, free admission. #BookLove
Lecture: Fritz Husemann - Forward for Freedom and Justice, for Socialism!
An evening for history and literature enthusiasts: In the Bochum City Archive, Fritz Husemann's life between the working class, union, and resistance comes alive. 11.11.2026, 7 PM, free admission. #Bochum
Speak Easy Stage
Poetry Slam and Comedy up close: The Speak Easy Stage transforms Bochum into an evening full of words, wit, and goosebumps. 10.12.2026, advance sales from 9 euros. #Bochum #PoetrySlam