Nuremberg Left Literature Fair
The annual fair of left-wing publishers with over 50 book presentations and readings at the Nürnberger Künstlerhaus
About Linke Literaturmesse
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Meeting Point of the Left-Wing Book Scene
The Linke Literaturmesse Nürnberg has been held annually since 1996 and is one of the most important fairs for left-wing publishers in the German-speaking world. Over three days, over 30 left-wing publishers, newspaper editors, and self-publishers present their current programs.
Readings and Cultural Program
The core of the fair consists of over 50 book presentations and readings with authors, supplemented by an accompanying cultural program. The thematic range extends from political theory and history to social movements and fiction with a socio-critical claim.
Low-Threshold Access
Admission to the Linke Literaturmesse is free. The event takes place at the Künstlerhaus in the KunstKulturQuartier in Nuremberg; in previous years, it was held at the K4 cultural center.
Nuremberg — A City of Culture and Trade Fairs in Middle Franconia
Nuremberg, an independent city in Middle Franconia, Bavaria, is an important cultural and trade fair center. The Linke Literaturmesse complements the city's event spectrum with a political-literary format of supra-regional significance.
Linke Literaturmesse — edition 2026
The 31st Linke Literaturmesse Nürnberg takes place from October 30 to November 1, 2026, at the Künstlerhaus in the KunstKulturQuartier. Over three days, more than 30 left-wing publishers, newspaper editors, and self-publishers present their current programs.
The fair is accompanied by over 50 book presentations and readings with authors, as well as a cultural program. The detailed program for 2026 with individual readings and guests will be published in the weeks leading up to the fair on linke-literaturmesse.org; it was not yet available at the time of editorial deadline (no names mentioned without source). Admission is free.
Programme Linke Literaturmesse 2026
Program Structure 2026 (October 30 – November 1)
- Exhibition — over 30 left-wing publishers, newspaper editors, and self-publishers with stands
- Over 50 book presentations and readings with authors, spread over the three days
- Accompanying cultural program
Themes range from political theory and history to social movements and socio-critical fiction. The complete program with dates and guests will be published on the official website before the fair; specific names for 2026 were not yet available at the time of editorial deadline.
Highlights Linke Literaturmesse 2026
- 31st edition of the Linke Literaturmesse
- Over 30 left-wing publishers
- Over 50 book presentations and readings
- Accompanying cultural program
- Free admission
Prices Linke Literaturmesse 2026
Admission to the Linke Literaturmesse 2026 is free.
Practical information — Linke Literaturmesse
Getting There
The Künstlerhaus in the KunstKulturQuartier is centrally located in Nuremberg, within walking distance of the main train station. Travel by train and public transport is recommended.
Admission
Admission is free.
Date
Traditionally in late autumn (end of October / beginning of November), over three days.
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Where it takes place Linke Literaturmesse
Künstlerhaus im KunstKulturQuartier