Coburg Reads! – Literary Festival

Literary Festival in Upper Franconia

Coburg Reads! is the literary festival of the Upper Franconian town of Coburg in the Bavarian state of Bavaria. For several weeks, the event, organized by vhs Coburg, brings female and male authors to the city – including regular names from the Spiegel bestseller list. The 23rd edition runs from April 24 to June 13, 2026.

Readings, Discussions, Workshops

The program combines classic readings with discussions and workshops. In 2026, Carsten Henn will open the festival on April 24 with two readings. Later, Karin Kuschik, Romy Hausmann, Güner Yasemin Balci, and Philip Krömer will perform, among others; Krömer will also lead a workshop. A "Text & Talk" discussion with emerging female and male authors will round off the program. The closing event on June 13 will be a reading with Romy Hausmann.

Venues Throughout the City

Readings will take place at various locations in Coburg: at Buchhandlung Riemann, Coburg University of Applied Sciences, the theatre in the Reithalle, St. Augustin, and in private living rooms. This mix of literary, academic, and private spaces gives the festival its special, personal character.

Supported by Many Partners

The organizer is vhs Coburg, supported by numerous volunteers, Buchhandlung Riemann, the Landestheater Coburg, and sponsors such as Sparkasse and the City of Coburg. Tickets are available through Buchhandlung Riemann, vhs Coburg, at the box office, and at the theatre ticket office.