Erlangen Poet*innenfest — Edition 2025

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29 Aug 2025 — 31 Aug 2025 Finished

Overview

The 45th edition of the Erlanger Poet*innenfest took place from August 29-31, 2025. Three days of readings, talks, and discussions in the Schlossgarten and Markgrafentheater, featuring authors of contemporary German-language literature.

In 2025, contemporary German-language literature was once again the focus. Thirty-minute readings in the Schlossgarten attracted thousands of visitors to the baroque park behind Erlangen Castle; in the evenings, moderated author portraits were held at the Markgrafentheater. The festival was organized, as every year, by the Culture Department of the City of Erlangen, with Sparkasse Erlangen as the main sponsor. Archive pages with the complete program from previous years are still available on the festival website, allowing a look back at 45 years of festival history.

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