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

Lecture on Wild Bees in Oberwarmensteinach
An evening full of nature knowledge and fine observation at the beekeeper association's home in Fleckl: Wild bees, images, and practical tips on 30.06.2026, 7 PM. Free admission. #Wildbees

Lecture: Ötzi – The Man in Ice with Walter Leitner
An exciting evening at the Franconian Switzerland Museum Tüchersfeld: Walter Leitner talks about Ötzi, research, and puzzles of the Stone Age. 2.7.2026, free entry. #Ötzi #Reading

The Resettlement of the Gablonz Glass and Jewelry Industry in the Bayreuth District
A cultural historical evening at the Bayreuth Art Museum: Dr. Dieter Piwernetz talks about glass, jewelry, and new beginnings. On 09.07.2026, free of charge. #Bayreuth #History

Pipapo and Pavian
An evening full of word art and music at Rabeneck Castle: Pipapo and Pavian combines poetry, stage, and summer flair. Discover now! #Literature

Crime Scene: Crime Night in the Redemption Church Bayreuth
An Evening Full of Suspense in the Redemption Church Bayreuth: Crime Scene: Crime Night with three strong voices, humor, and signed books. 13.07.2026, 10 €. #Reading #Crime

Summer Reading Club – Read What You Can
Holiday time for book fans: The Summer Reading Club in RW21 Bayreuth combines reading, play, and creative challenges. Free on 07/24/2026. #JoyOfReading

Book Presentation: From Bayreuth to Auschwitz with Prof. Dr. Anno Mungen
A clever morning in the Rococo Hall Bayreuth: Prof. Dr. Anno Mungen presents From Bayreuth to Auschwitz. Free admission, strong themes, strong atmosphere. #Bayreuth #Literature

Bayreuth as Theater: Panel Discussion and Book Presentation
Experience Bayreuth as a theater: Book presentation and panel discussion at the Steingraeber House with a clear focus on festival history and culture. Free admission. #Literature #Bayreuth

"It sounded so old and yet was so new": Wagner Interpretation 1976 to 2026 Panel Discussion and Book Presentations
An insightful Wagner afternoon in Bayreuth: panel discussion, book presentations and free entry at the Steingraeber House. Be there live on 29.07.2026. #Bayreuth #Wagner

Florian Zinnecker reads - Who rules the Green Hill? Bayreuth 2026
An evening for Bayreuth fans and literature lovers: Florian Zinnecker looks at the Green Hill, power, and myth. 29.07.2026, free admission. #Bayreuth #Reading

Musical Storytime – As part of Bayreuth Flips
A morning full of stories and sound at RW21 Bayreuth: free musical storytime on August 1, 2026, at 11 AM. #BayreuthFlips #ReadingFestival

Bayreuth Blättert: Creative offer at the Bayreuth Art Museum
A literary afternoon in Bayreuth: Bayreuth Blättert connects creativity, reading festival, and museum culture. On 01.08.2026, free admission. #BayreuthBlättert

A Word with Art - Prof. Dr. Stephan Mösch: Performing Wagner. Yesterday and Today
A Clever Wagner Morning on the Green Hill: Prof. Dr. Stephan Mösch speaks about the past and present of performance practice. Free in Bayreuth. #Bayreuth

WAGNER intensive
Reimagining Wagner in Bayreuth: WAGNER intensive delves into the Ring of the Nibelung. Free, intelligent, and atmospherically dense. #Bayreuth #Wagner

Sabine Zurmühl reads in Bayreuth: Who was Cosima Wagner?
A morning full of music history and literature: Sabine Zurmühl reads about Cosima Wagner in the Steingraeber House. 06.08.2026, tickets from 5 €. #Bayreuth #Reading

Anecdotes from 150 Years of Bayreuth Festival
A morning full of Bayreuth Festival history: Stephan Müller tells at RW21 about myths, people, and anecdotes. Free of charge on 09.08.2026. #Bayreuth #Festspiele

Pipapo and Pavian
An evening full of word magic in Hollfeld: Dagmar Geisler combines poetry, music, and stage art into a special literary experience. #Reading #Culture

Wagner or...
A Wagner evening with friction and depth at Friedrichsforum Bayreuth: scenic reflection, festival anniversary, and big questions. 22.08.2026, from 21 €. #Bayreuth #Wagner

Lecture-Performance: Do you know what it was like?
A special morning for opera and culture fans: At the Iwalewahaus Bayreuth, Wagner research meets lively language and singing art. #Bayreuth #Wagner

Vacation program in the learning workshop: Bookbinding with fabric
A vacation workshop full of craftsmanship and imagination in Bayreuth: A book cover is created from fabric in the museum. Free, creative, inspiring. #Bayreuth #VacationProgram

Final Event of the Summer Reading Club with Michaela Hanauer and a Detective Reading for Puzzle Solving
A literary finale for young detective fans in Bayreuth: Michaela Hanauer reads in RW21, the audience solves puzzles together. Free, with pre-registration. #ReadingDelight

From the Contract of Aachen to the Reconstruction of Notre-Dame: Reading with Dr. Dominik Fanatico in Bayreuth
An insightful evening on German-French friendship at RW21 Bayreuth: Aachen, Notre-Dame, cultural policy, and education on 09/19/2026, 7 PM. #Bayreuth #France

Pipapo and Baboon
about the magic of words or commotion for grown-ups

Marina Neumeier reads - Sinister Symphony Bayreuth 2026
Bayreuth becomes the stage for Marina Neumeier: Sinister Symphony brings opera flair, scandals, and big emotions to RW21. 24.09.2026, tickets from 10 euros. #NewAdult #Reading #Bayreuth
