Literature & Readings
22 Events in Literature & Readings in Potsdam - Inspiring Literature & Readings
Dive into inspiring literature and engaging readings in Potsdam.

Reading „Everyday in Paradise“ with Wolf Beyer in Potsdam
An evening full of wit and food for thought in Potsdam-Bornim: Wolf Beyer reads from Everyday in Paradise. 13.11.2026, 19:00, barrier-free. #Literature

Culture by the Campfire: Ghost Stories by the Campfire / Season Finale
An autumn evening full of tension and campfire light at the Habichtwiese in Potsdam. Ghost stories, music, and encounters on 17.11.2026. #Potsdam #Literature

Eva Menasse reads in Potsdam: Alone Quiet Location
An evening for literature lovers in Potsdam: Eva Menasse reads from Alone Quiet Location and talks about departure, memory, and new beginnings. 17.11.2026, at the Education Forum. #Literature

SOLD OUT: Reading and Conversation with Eva Menasse "Alone Quiet Location"
Eva Menasse presents "Alone Quiet Location" in Potsdam: an intense evening about separation, memory, and new beginnings. The reading is sold out. #Literature

Silent Book Club ® – Reading in Community
Experience communal reading at the Silent Book Club Potsdam. Perfect for relaxed reading hours!

Reading and Discussion with Annette Hildebrandt “Dear Regine – Memories for the Continuation of Life”
A quiet, touching literary evening in Potsdam: Annette Hildebrandt reads and speaks about Dear Regine. Memory, biography, and the present meet. #Literature #Potsdam

Heart Time: The Correspondence between Ingeborg Bachmann and Paul Celan
An intense literary evening in Potsdam: Bachmann and Celan in the star space of the URANIA Planetarium. Letters, poems, music, and great emotions. #Literature

Potsdam reads queer - the queer literature festival for Potsdam
A festival full of voice, diversity, and literature in Potsdam: Readings, talks, and poetry slam meet encounter and culture. 21.11.2026, free admission. #PotsdamReadsQueer

Cheese in Space - A Space Adventure for Kids
An imaginative family adventure at Urania Planetarium Potsdam: Cheese in Space delights children from 6 years with reading, stars, and fun. November 21, 2026, at 11 AM, 8 Euros. #FamilyTime #Potsdam

Lena Gorelik: Reading and Discussion on All My Mothers in Potsdam
An evening full of linguistic power and memory in Potsdam: Lena Gorelik reads from All My Mothers and speaks about family, identity, and the present. 25.11.2026, 6 PM. #Literature

Lecture: Robert Leichsenring „Potsdam from Half Height“
An evening for Potsdam fans: Robert Leichsenring shows the city from a surprising perspective. 25.11.2026, 7 PM, free entry. #Potsdam #Reading

Iran Hitchhiking
An evening full of wanderlust in Potsdam: Simon Müller talks about Iran Hitchhiking, almost 20,000 kilometers, and moving encounters. 1.12.2026, 6 PM, 14 Euro. #Potsdam #TravelLecture

Bernhard Kegel: RESCUE THROUGH FAST EVOLUTION
Crickets go silent, fish shrink, and elephants lose their tusks: Bernhard Kegel shows in Potsdam the surprising speed of evolution. #Potsdam

Face to Face - Portraits from the Renaissance to the Classical Modern Era
Seeing portraits anew: In Potsdam, this lecture leads through five centuries of portrait art. Thomas R. Hoffmann connects Renaissance, Baroque, and Modernity. #ArtHistory

Film University Babelsberg KONRAD WOLF presents: Scenic Reading
An evening between language, play, and suspense: Scenic Reading at T-Werk Potsdam brings screenwriting to life. 03.12.2026, 9 euros. #Potsdam #Literature

Slide Lecture Antarctica: The Annual Awakening of the Frozen Continent
An evening full of ice, research, and wonder at URANIA Planetarium Potsdam: The slide lecture Antarctica shows the continent of extremes. 08.12.2026, from 9 euros. #Potsdam #Antarctica

Dana von Suffrin reads from Toxibaby in Potsdam
Literary evening with wit and weight in Potsdam: Dana von Suffrin reads from Toxibaby and discusses love, dependency, and the present. 8.12.2026, 10 Euro. #Reading

Book Presentation with Alexia Pooth and Thomas Schaarschmidt "Craft East - Work and Life Worlds between Plan and Market"
An evening for anyone wanting to read and understand East German history: Craft East in Potsdam, with reading and discussion. 12/10/2026, admission open. #Potsdam #Literature

Solitary World Journey - Alma Karlin
An evening full of departure, literature, and sound awaits you at the Nikolaisaal Potsdam. Sophie Rois reads Alma Karlin, complemented by strong drumming music. #Potsdam #Culture

Elke Heidenreich: My Schubert
An evening for language lovers and music fans: Elke Heidenreich meets Schubert, orchestral sound, and fine reading art in Potsdam. 16.04.2027, from 24 €. #Literature

On the Way with Schubert by Water
Experience Schubert on the Havel: Reading, live music, and boating make this Potsdam spring day special. 17.04.2027, Tickets 120 €. #Potsdam

Test-Event 3
Potsdam cultural moment with calm and focus: Test-Event 3 invites on 11/10/2027 at 3:00 PM to Babelsberger Straße 26. #Potsdam #Culture
