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Cultural festivals in Leipzig

Overview

Leipzig is hosting two distinct cultural events in October 2026. The Literarischer Herbst literature festival takes place from October 11 to 17 under the motto ‘Alles ist möglich’. The program features international authors such as Philippe Sands and includes specialized events for younger readers, such as a presentation by Axel Scheffler regarding ‘Die Grüffelo-Oma’ at the Schaubühne Lindenfels, and the book premiere of Martina Hefter’s novel, ‘Nach der Sonne Schauen’.

Separately, the 69th edition of the DOK Leipzig festival, an international documentary and animated film event, runs from October 26 to November 1. The festival opens on October 26 with the world premiere of Ina Borrmann’s documentary, ‘Guten Abend, du Schöne’, at the Leipzig Hauptbahnhof. This film serves as a successor to Maxie Wanders’ 1977 work documenting women’s experiences in the GDR.

Under director Ola Staszel, the festival introduces the ‘Fokus Ost’ (Focus East) series and a ‘Positions’ section to stimulate discussion on contemporary issues and identity. The program also includes a tribute to Czech filmmaker Helena Třeštíková. The ‘DOK Neuland’ XR exhibition, themed ‘Landslide’, explores ecological and societal crises through immersive media, including the 360-degree VR reportage ‘Living in Water’.

Supported by broadcaster MDR, the festival awards the ‘Golden Dove’ and the MDR Film Prize. The award ceremony for the Golden and Silver Seagulls is scheduled for October 31 at the Schaubühne Lindenfels, while the ‘Golden Seagull’ for best documentary is determined by an online audience vote. Total prize money exceeds 50,000 euros.

Entities

Leipzig · DOK Leipzig · Ina Borrmann · Ola Staszel · Axel Scheffler

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    DOK Leipzig film festival opens with new focus on Eastern Europe

    The 69th DOK Leipzig film festival opens with the premiere of “Guten Abend, Du Schöne” and introduces a new “Fokus Ost” section to explore contemporary Eastern European themes.

  2. [CULTURE] 7 sources
    DOK Leipzig 2026 festival announced

    The 69th DOK Leipzig festival will run from October 26 to November 1, 2026, featuring a focus on Central and Eastern European cinema and over 50,000 euros in prizes.

  3. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Leipzig to host Literarischer Herbst literature festival in October 2026

    The Literarischer Herbst literature festival will be held in Leipzig from October 11–17, 2026, featuring international authors, book premieres, and diverse literary formats.

  4. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    DOK Leipzig festival to host 69th edition in October 2026

    The 69th DOK Leipzig festival will run from October 26 to November 1, 2026, featuring documentary and animation films, XR art exhibitions, and support from broadcaster MDR.

Sources

baf-berlin.de · caligari.com.ar · epd-film.de · filmsk.sk · klack.de · l-iz.de · paradiesmedial.de · presseportal.de · schulmuseum.leipzig.de · stadtarchiv.leipzig.de · urbanite.net · wochenblatt-reporter.de · www4.mdr.de

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