Wuppertal hosts ‘Der Berg liest’ reading festival

The Elberfelder Nordstadt district in Wuppertal is hosting the sixth edition of the reading festival ‘Der Berg liest’ on October 4, 2026. The event features over 50 reading locations and 164 scheduled sessions.

Participants, including neighbors and friends, will read from favorite books and original texts. Readings will be conducted in multiple languages, including German, Arabic, English, French, Russian, and Turkish. The program includes a variety of content ranging from children's literature to adult-oriented topics, as well as musical and light-based readings. Locations for the event span diverse settings such as kitchens, gardens, stairwells, and old bakeries.