Göttingen Literature Autumn

35 Years of Literature Autumn

The Göttingen Literature Autumn was founded in 1992 and has since developed into one of Germany's most renowned literary festivals. With its 35th edition in 2026, the festival continues its upward trajectory. The mix of established bestselling authors, poets, non-fiction writers, and experimental literary performances makes the Literature Autumn a special event on the German-language literary calendar.

Caroline Wahl as Headliner

One of the confirmed highlights is the reading by Caroline Wahl on October 6th, 2026, at 7 PM in the Stadthalle Northeim. Wahl, whose novels '22 Bahnen' and 'Windstärke 17' rank her among the most widely read German female authors of recent years, is one of the literary voices that most accurately capture the current zeitgeist of younger generations. The reading at the Stadthalle Northeim expands the festival's geographical venue network beyond Göttingen.

Miles Davis Tribute as a Musical-Literary Highlight

On October 9th, 2026, at 6 PM, a Miles Davis tribute will take place in Göttingen's Sheddachhalle. Actor Christian Brückner – one of the most distinguished readers in German-speaking countries, known among other things as the German voice of Robert De Niro – will combine readings from texts about and by Miles Davis with musical accompaniment by the Martin Auer Quintett. This creates a literary-musical evening that productively transcends genre boundaries.

Diversity of Genres

The Literature Autumn's program is deliberately broad. Bestselling fiction, sophisticated non-fiction, poetry, children's and young adult books, crime fiction, travel literature, and experimental formats all have their place in the program. This diversity ensures the festival attracts a wide audience and creates points of connection for different types of readers.

Advance Sales and Tickets

Advance ticket sales for the 35th edition begin on August 13th, 2026. Experience shows that events with well-known headliners like Caroline Wahl sell out quickly, so early ticket purchase is recommended.