Literature & Readings
24 Events in Literature & Readings in Duisburg - Inspiring Literature & Readings
Dive into inspiring literature and engaging readings in Duisburg.

Ingeborg Bachmann - Someone I Was Once
A special cinema evening for literature lovers: In Duisburg, Ingeborg Bachmann comes alive as a strong voice of modernity. 09.08.2026, 15:30, from €9.90. #Literature

Pub Quiz - Question Factory
Quiz, team spirit, and pub atmosphere in Duisburg: The Question Factory invites you to Stimmt so on 19.08.2026. From 7 PM, 5 Euro entry fee. Join in! #Duisburg #QuizNight

Wise Women - Five Midwives, Five Cultures
A touching documentary film about five midwives and five cultures at filmforum Duisburg. On 20.08.2026 at 17:45 for 9.90 €. #Duisburg #Cinema

Hiddensee
A quiet, insightful cinema evening about Hiddensee: history, landscape, and memory in a strong documentary. 21.08.2026, 17:45, 9.90 euros. #Cinema

Annekatrin Hendel: Hiddensee in Duisburg
A quiet cinema event with great impact: Hiddensee at the filmforum Duisburg connects island, memory, and longing. 22.08.2026, €9.90. #DocumentaryFilm

Reading & Discussion: A Working-Class Childhood in the Ruhr Area
An evening about origin, dignity, and the Ruhr area: Ulrich Schneider reads in Duisburg from his new book. Experience reading, discussion, and contemporary history live. #Literature

10 Years After Brexit
Ten years after Brexit, Duisburg becomes a place for insightful classification and strong perspectives. Robert Tonks speaks on August 31, 2026, at Stadtfenster. #Duisburg

Billy Wilder - Part 2
A clever evening for film and culture enthusiasts in Duisburg: Wolfgang Schwarzer illuminates Billy Wilder, exile, Hollywood, and the post-war period. 03.09.2026, 5 euros. #Culture

Literary Culinary in Duisburg
An evening for food lovers and literature enthusiasts: In Duisburg, a cooking class, reading, and enjoyment come together for a special experience. #Duisburg #Literature

The Library Bus is Coming!
French books in the heart of Duisburg: The Library Bus brings literature, language, and discoveries to Opera Square. 08.09.2026, 12–17 hours, free admission. #Literature

Literary Breakfast - Where Words Meet the Palate
A morning for connoisseurs and book lovers: Literary breakfast in KEFB Duisburg on 12.09.2026. Reading, conversation, and breakfast in a fine atmosphere. #Literature

Reading with Ronald Reng: The German Summer
Joins us in Duisburg for a literary evening with Ronald Reng, as he shares insights from 'The German Summer'.

Ronald Reng reads from The German Summer in Duisburg
An evening between football, memory, and literature: Ronald Reng reads in Duisburg from The German Summer. 15.09.2026, Advance sale 8 €. #Reading #Duisburg #Literature

Platzhirsch Festival 2026
Two days of culture, sound, and encounters in the heart of Duisburg: The Platzhirsch Festival 2026 brings diversity to Dellplatz. Free entry! #PlatzhirschFestival

It's e-Time – Consultation Hour for Our Online Offers
Understand digital library offers live: It’s e-Time in Duisburg provides free advice on Onleihe and PressReader. 09/18/2026, free admission. #Duisburg #Library

Dr. Daniele Ganser: NATO - a dangerous military alliance in Duisburg
An evening for smart minds in Duisburg: Daniele Ganser discusses NATO, power, and history. 18.09.2026, from €32.90. Be there now! #Duisburg

Annika Büsing: Magical
A quiet, intense literary evening in Duisburg: Annika Büsing reads from Magical, a novel about love, family, and new conflicts. 22.09.2026, 8 PM, from €8. #Literature

Terlan Akkaya reads - Author Reading Duisburg 2026
An evening full of language and memory in Duisburg: Terlan Akkaya reads about migration, origin, and identity. 24.09.2026, 18:30, 5 €. #Literature

Manga Day 2026
Visit Manga Day 2026 in Duisburg and experience anime and manga up close. Free admission!

Manga Day 2026
Free mangas, quizzes, and creative fun for families in Duisburg: Manga Day 2026 makes the Central Library an exciting place for children aged 10 and up. #MangaDay

Reading Fun for Children at the District Library Hamborn
Free Reading Fun for Children in Hamborn: Stories, games, and creative ideas await families. On 02.10.2026 from 16:30. #FamilyTime

Nefeli Kavouras – Yellow, also a beautiful thought
A moving literary evening in Duisburg: Nefeli Kavouras reads from Yellow, also a beautiful thought. 05.10.2026, free entry. Be there now. #Literature

Killing Red Jack | Author Reading
An exciting literary evening in Duisburg: Thorsten Schleif reads from Killing Red Jack, answers questions, and signs books. 08.10.2026, 35 €. #Reading #Crime #Duisburg

Frank Goosen „Lovely Rita“
An evening full of pub poetry and Ruhr area heart in Duisburg: Frank Goosen reads “Lovely Rita” on 10/13/2026 at 8 PM. #Literature
