46. Erlanger Poet:innenfest Announces Program with Over 80 Writers
The 46th Erlanger Poet:innenfest is set to take place in Erlangen, Germany, from August 28 to 30, 2025, showcasing more than 80 authors, journalists, and scholars. Among the writers unveiling new pieces are Helene Bukowski and Miriam Carbe. Evening sessions will pay tribute to Lukas Bärfuss, Alex Capus, and Gabriele von Arnim. On August 28, Bärfuss will delve into his essay 'Königin der Nacht,' followed by Capus presenting 'Querfeldein' on August 29, and an interview with von Arnim on August 30. The event will explore themes such as social welfare reform and wartime writing. Additional activities include a live broadcast, podcast recordings, an open-air poetry slam, and events for children, with an anticipated attendance of around 12,000.
Key facts
- The 46th Erlanger Poet:innenfest will take place from August 28 to 30, 2025.
- Over 80 writers, publicists, and scientists will participate.
- Long reading afternoons will be held in the Schlossgarten on August 29 and 30.
- Authors include Helene Bukowski, Elena Fischer, Lena Gorelik, Norbert Gstrein, and Lena Schätte.
- Evening author portraits will feature Lukas Bärfuss, Alex Capus, and Gabriele von Arnim.
- Lukas Bärfuss will discuss his autobiographical essay 'Königin der Nacht'.
- Alex Capus will present his new novel 'Querfeldein'.
- Gabriele von Arnim will be interviewed about her works.
- The program includes discussions on social media regulation, US politics, and economy and war.
- Additional events include a poetry slam, book art exhibition, film program, and children's activities.
- Around 12,000 visitors are expected.
Entities
Artists
- Thomas von Steinaecker
- Dana Vowinckel
- Lena Schätte
- Helene Bukowski
- Miriam Carbe
- Elena Fischer
- Anja Gmeinwieser
- Lena Gorelik
- Norbert Gstrein
- Sabrina Janesch
- Thilo Krause
- Son Lewandowski
- Ilija Matusko
- Christoph Peters
- Kerstin Preiwuß
- Nea Schmidt
- Nadine Schneider
- Alexander Schnickmann
- Karosh Taha
- Kinga Toth
- Lukas Bärfuss
- Alex Capus
- Gabriele von Arnim
- Maike Albath
- Dirk Kruse
- Anne-Dore Krohn
- Falk Holzapfel
- Massuda Kassem
- Wiebke Nieland
- Matthias Kröner
- Una López-Caparrós Jungmann
- Andrea Schomburg
- Louisa Söllner
- Efua Traoré
Institutions
- Erlanger Poet:innenfest
- Bayern 2
- Ingeborg-Bachmann-Preis
Locations
- Erlangen
- Germany
- Schlossgarten