Edition 2025
Finished
Literature
Poetry
Young audience
lit.RUHR — International Literature Festival (Essen)
Essen — Kreisfreie Stadt Essen (05113)
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08 Oct 2025
— 12 Oct 2025
Edition
2025
2025
Edition 2025 — Finished
Edition 2025 — lit.RUHR Essen
lit.RUHR 2025 concluded successfully with almost 18,000 visitors – the 9th edition set a high bar for the anniversary year 2026. As always, Essen with Zollverein as the hub, readings with international voices, lit.kid.RUHR in schools.
With its 9th edition, lit.RUHR solidified its status as the largest literature festival in the Ruhr area. High-caliber authors, a strong children's program, and excellent reception of the Zollverein readings characterized 2025.
Programme
Program archive 2025: lit.ruhr.
Highlights
- 9th edition with almost 18,000 visitors
- Zollverein as the main stage
Prices
Single tickets per reading.