When does the event take place?

On July 12, 2026, at 5:00 PM at Kunsthaus sans titre in Potsdam.

What is the focus of this evening?

The focus is on a staged musical reading for the 100th birthday of Ingeborg Bachmann, emphasizing her correspondence with Max Frisch.

Will the event take place indoors?

Yes, the event takes place at Kunsthaus sans titre and thus in an indoor space.

Is registration required?

Yes, registration is offered on the event page.

Are there accessibility notes?

There are notes on limited wheelchair accessibility for the event location. For exact access, it is recommended to check the location information of the Kunsthaus.

What is the ticket price?

A reliable ticket price could not be confirmed. No secured price is available.

A Poetic Summer Evening for Bachmann's Language, Love, and Musical Depth

Name: WORDS & SOUNDS IN JULY for the 100th Birthday of Ingeborg Bachmann
Start: 2026-07-12T19:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-12T21:00:00+02:00
Location: Kunsthaus sans titre

An Evening for Ingeborg Bachmann: Words, Music, and a Literary Investigation in Potsdam

With WORDS & SOUNDS IN JULY, the Kunsthaus sans titre in Potsdam shines a light on one of the defining voices of German-speaking literature: Ingeborg Bachmann. The staged musical reading on July 12, 2026, opens a space for language, memory, and musical resonance – a literary experience that makes Bachmann's thinking, loving, and writing perceptible in a sensitive author encounter.

When Literature Becomes Voice

The evening is subtitled I want to spend the summer with you and focuses on the correspondence between Ingeborg Bachmann and Max Frisch. The lines reveal not only intimacy but also intellectual friction, self-assertion, and the sharp observation of an author who shaped her era with linguistic artistry and intellectual precision. The reading atmosphere promises closeness to the texture of her prose and poetry – concentrated, quiet, urgent.

A Literary Dialogue About Love, Art, and Freedom

At the center is the relationship between Bachmann and Max Frisch, which goes far beyond private correspondence. The evening emphasizes the dialogue between word and sound, between personal experience and cultural memory. The format is complemented by musical contributions that enhance the emotional tension of the material and open up access to Bachmann's work that is both sensual and reflective.

The Venue: Kunsthaus sans titre as an Open Stage for Literature

The Kunsthaus sans titre at Französische Straße 18 in Potsdam provides the fitting setting for a literary-musical summer evening. The house sees itself as an atelier and exhibition space with an open concept and a character that is between a gallery, cultural venue, and meeting space. For events like this, a concentrated atmosphere arises here where literature appears not decoratively, but alive.

Why This Evening Makes Bachmann Audible Again

Ingeborg Bachmann is among the most significant German-speaking authors of the 20th century. Her texts combine linguistic precision with existential depth, social sensitivity, and formal elegance. An event for the 100th birthday of the author invites not only for remembrance but also to renewed reading: Those who know Bachmann discover new layers; those who do not yet know her experience a strong entry into a work of lasting literary quality.

Conclusion: A Summer Evening for Literature Lovers

Those interested in readings, literary formats, and encounters with great German-speaking literature will find a special date in the Potsdam cultural calendar. WORDS & SOUNDS IN JULY combines biographical depth with artistic presence and makes Ingeborg Bachmann perceptible anew on a summer evening. An evening that does not explain literature but makes it feel tangible – experiencing it live is worthwhile.