Regensburg Reads a Book – Reading Festival
An Entire City Reads a Book Together
About Regensburg Reads a Book
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One City, One Book
"Regensburg Reads a Book" is a city-wide reading festival where citizens, schools, associations, bookstores, theaters, and cultural institutions engage with the same novel over several weeks. The initiative is supported by the association "Regensburg liest e.V.", which selects a literary work each year that is read, performed, artistically interpreted, and discussed in numerous events.
The Book 2026
The focus of the sixth edition is the novel "Lügen über meine Mutter" by Daniela Dröscher. The book tells the tragicomic story of growing up in a family where everything revolves around the mother's body weight – a theme that the 2026 event places under the guiding principle of "Shame". For the first time, in addition to the city of Regensburg, the district of Kelheim is also participating in the festival.
Diverse Program
Over 40 events accompany the novel: staged readings at the Akademietheater, a reading by the author herself, photo exhibitions, workshop discussions, lectures, and discussion rounds in the city library, schools, and other cultural institutions. The festival makes literature tangible and creates a common topic of conversation across generations and social groups.
Tradition Since 2021
Since its inception, the reading initiative has become a firm fixture in Regensburg's cultural calendar. In previous years, works such as "Titos Brille" by Adriana Altaras were the focus of the shared reading.
Regensburg Reads a Book — edition 2026
From February 23 to March 15, 2026, the sixth edition of the reading festival will take place. The focus is on the novel 'Lügen über meine Mutter' by Daniela Dröscher, which depicts growing up in a family where everything revolves around the mother's body weight. The festival places the reading under the guiding theme of shame and, for the first time, also includes the district of Kelheim.
Staged readings will take place on Thursday, February 26, at 10 a.m., and on Friday and Saturday, February 27 and 28, at 7 p.m. each day at the Akademietheater Regensburg. The reading on February 26 will be attended by the author, followed by a workshop discussion.
Programme Regensburg Reads a Book 2026
2026 Program Highlights
- February 24: Reading by Daniela Dröscher in the auditorium of FOSBOS Regensburg
- February 24 – March 21: Photo exhibition "Übergröße" (Oversize) in the reading room of the City Library
- February 26, 10 a.m.: Staged reading at the Akademietheater followed by a workshop discussion with the author in attendance
- February 27 and 28, 7 p.m.: Staged readings at the Akademietheater
- March 13, 7:30 p.m.: Award ceremony for the photo exhibition in the reading room
- Over 40 additional readings, lectures, and discussion rounds in Regensburg and Kelheim
Highlights Regensburg Reads a Book 2026
- Book 2026: 'Lügen über meine Mutter' by Daniela Dröscher
- Guiding Theme: Shame
- Over 40 events
- First-time participation of the district of Kelheim
- Staged readings at the Akademietheater Regensburg
Prices Regensburg Reads a Book 2026
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Getting There
The events take place at various venues in Regensburg, including the City Library in the Thon-Dittmer-Palais and the Akademietheater. The historic Old Town of Regensburg is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is easily accessible via the main train station and public transport.
Admission
Many events are free or accessible for a small fee. Details and the full program can be found at regensburg-liest-ein-buch.de.
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