When does the reading begin?

The event starts on June 25, 2026, at 7:30 PM.

Where does the event take place?

At Brechthaus Augsburg, Auf dem Rain 7, 86152 Augsburg.

What is the cost of admission?

Admission is 12 euros per ticket.

Is there a registration or ticket booking?

Yes, tickets and registration go through the bookstore at Obstmarkt.

What is the content about?

Four Augsburg authors read Bachmann quotes and respond with their own texts to her work.

How long does the evening last?

The event is scheduled from 7:30 to 9:00 PM.

An Evening for Bachmann: Augsburg Hears the Poetry of a Great Voice

Name: 100th Birthday Ingeborg Bachmann – A Life for Poetry
Start: 2026-06-25T21:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-25T23:00:00+02:00
Location: Das Brechthaus Augsburg

A Poetic Evening for Ingeborg Bachmann's 100th Birthday

When literature speaks to the present, it often happens in a reading that is more than just a mere presentation of texts. On June 25, 2026, four Augsburg authors will dedicate themselves to the work of Ingeborg Bachmann at the Brechthaus Augsburg, questioning her language, her imagery, and her impact to this day.

Between Quotation and Contemporary Voice

The evening begins with one of the most compelling names in post-war German literature. Ingeborg Bachmann, born on June 25, 1926, remains an author of rare brilliance: poetry, radio play, narrative, and novel intertwine in her literature with precision, moral seriousness, and emotional vulnerability.

The reading in Augsburg does not serve as a commemorative event, but rather as a lively literary dialogue. Each reading participant will introduce a quote from Bachmann and respond with their own texts. This creates an intimate reading atmosphere where language art, narrative reflection, and literary remembrance interweave.

A Work That Shaped German Literature

Bachmann is among the most significant German-speaking poets of the 20th century. Her works, like The Hour of the Gift, Invocation of the Great Bear, Malina, or her radio plays, showcase an author whose style oscillates between clarity and disturbance. It is precisely this tension that makes her literature still relevant for readings, discussions, and new poetic approaches today.

The literary criticism placement is also clear: Bachmann was honored early on, among other accolades, with the Literature Prize of Group 47. Later, the Ingeborg Bachmann Prize was established in her honor, one of the most important literary awards in the German-speaking world. Her name represents aesthetic radicalism and cultural authority.

The Brechthaus as a Suitable Resonance Space

The Brechthaus Augsburg at Auf dem Rain 7 provides a historical yet focused frame for literary events. The atmosphere of the house supports the closeness between stage and audience, which is what truly carries a reading. Those who wish to not only read literature but experience it in the sound of voice will find the right place here.

The event will be moderated by Lutz Kliche. With Sarah Kiyanrad, Ulrike Schrimpf, Gerald Fiebig, and Knut Schaflinger, four voices will perform who do not treat Bachmann's texts in a museum-like manner, but rather understand them as open, living prompts for contemporary writing.

Conclusion

This event promises not a mere anniversary, but a literary experience with contemporary relevance. Those who want to rediscover Ingeborg Bachmann or hear her work in the reflection of contemporary voices will experience an evening full of linguistic tension, poetic depth, and intellectual presence in Augsburg. Absolutely be there live.