20 Events in Literature & Readings in Bochum - Inspiring Literature & Readings

Creative, personal, free: At the Senior Office North Bochum, collages and new perspectives on aging are created. Experience it now on 10.08.! #Bochum

An evening for poetry, diversity, and resonance at FLUID Bochum: Queer poetry live, exchange, and strong stage moments on 12.08.2026. #PoetrySlam #Bochum

Literature in conversation instead of alone at the edge of the page: Reading together with vhs Bochum at the Sustainability Center. Free, open, stimulating. #Bochum #Literature

Crochet, chat, unwind: Margot brings creative moments to the Bochum Sustainability Center. 17.08.2026, free admission. #Bochum #Sustainability

Experience the exciting world of young literature at Spoken Acts in Bochum with readings, performances, and discussions.

Speak German, arrive, make contacts: The Language Café with the Welcome Office creates an open space for encounter and language practice in Bochum. #Bochum

A Bochum evening for all who love city history and knowledge: The lecture shows the spectacular move of the University Archive. #Bochum #Archive

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

An evening full of language art in the Trompete: Luise Wolff presents her first collection of texts with live music. Book premiere on 10.09.2026, from 5 €. #Bochum #Literature

An evening about origin, vulnerability, and self-empowerment: Tupoka Ogette reads in Bochum from Nevertheless at Home. #litRUHR

A literary evening full of linguistic power in Bochum: Saša Stanišić reads at lit.RUHR 2026. Speech, rhythm, and stance meet stage magic. #litRUHR

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

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

Bochum gets an evening full of sharp thoughts and fine irony: Gysi against Guttenberg live at RuhrCongress. 30.10.2026, from 44.75 euros. #BochumLive

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

An evening for strong texts and clear thoughts: Şeyda Kurt brings Time of Monsters to Bochum. Reading on 09.11.2026, Tickets 12 Euros. #Bochum

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

Bochum reads together: Cihan Acar brings Hawaii to the stage of the city library. An evening about home, tension, and language. 20.11.2026, free. #Reading #Bochum

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

Frank Goosen brings Christmas stories with Ruhrpott wit and pointed stage presence to Schauspielhaus Bochum. An evening full of laughter, timing, and holiday chaos. #Comedy