# International Literature Festival Berlin

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/international-literature-festival-berlin
> Updated: 2026-09-04T09:09:28.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

The 26th International Literature Festival Berlin (ILB) has commenced at the Haus der Berliner Festspiele, running through September 12. The event features over 100 authors representing approximately 40 countries.

The festival opened with a multidisciplinary performance by Curator in Residence Jeet Thayil, which integrated poetry, music, and dance. His opening address examined the role of art during periods of crisis. Under the motto ‘You are born with your face turned everywhere’, this year’s program emphasizes the intersection of literature with other artistic disciplines.

High-profile participants include Nobel laureate Han Kang, presenting ‘Der goldene Faden’, Booker Prize winner Douglas Stuart, and American author Dave Eggers. Other scheduled contributors include Ben Lerner, Christian Kracht, Katie Kitamura, and Boualem Sansal.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-04: International Literature Festival Berlin opens with multidisciplinary performance

The 26th International Literature Festival Berlin has opened, featuring over 100 authors and a multidisciplinary opening performance by curator Jeet Thayil.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/international-literature-festival-berlin-opens-with-multidisciplinary-performance

### 2026-09-01: Berlin International Literature Festival begins with major authors

The international literature festival in Berlin has begun, featuring Nobel laureate Han Kang, Dave Eggers, and Douglas Stuart among other prominent authors.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/berlin-international-literature-festival-begins-with-major-authors

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