Literature festival slated for 2025 in Saarlouis churchyard
Saarlouis, Germany - Get ready for a literary summer like no other! The charming village of Saarlouis is set to host the "Reading in the Neighbor's Garden" event series, starting on July 13, 2025. This humorous yet intelligent village story from northern Saarland, Zweieinhalb Kilometer, will kick off the festivities.
The event, scheduled for four literary summer Sundays, will take place at the Evangelical Church in Saarlouis, a special place to linger, especially in the summer. The garden, with its inviting atmosphere, will serve as the backdrop for these captivating literary gatherings.
The series, organized by KOMMkultur e.V. association and the Evangelical Church of Saarlouis, promises a road novel filled with pace, humor, and suspense. Renowned author Frank P. Meyer will present his new novel Zweieinhalb Kilometer at the first event. The novel features secret neighbors and old secrets that suddenly come to light.
Lioba Amann, chairperson of KOMMkultur e.V., emphasizes the association's collaboration with the Evangelical Church of Saarlouis to transform the church garden into a space for culture, exchange, and encounter. After each reading, visitors are invited to a social gathering with cake, drinks centered around cherries, and a book sale. This provides an opportunity for visitors to chat with the authors and purchase signed copies.
KOMMkultur e.V., an association committed to cultural and societal impulses in Saarlouis, organizes various events such as readings, concerts, panel discussions, exhibitions, and awards the Saarlouiser Culture Prize. The association also provides stages for artists from the region.
The exact schedule for the remaining events, including the names of the participating authors, is yet to be announced. However, additional literary guests are expected on July 20, August 3, and August 10.
Admission to the event series and individual events is free, making it an affordable and enjoyable cultural experience for all. So, mark your calendars for this unique literary summer in Saarlouis! For more details, keep an eye on local cultural event listings, Saarlouis city official websites, or dedicated literary festival pages closer to the event date.
- In addition to the captivating literary gatherings, visitors can look forward to exploring fashion and beauty trends during the evenings at the "Night in the Neighbor's Garden" events, which are planned for selected summer nights.
- To complete their Saarlouis experience, tourists might want to consider spending some time browsing through home and garden shops, as the village offers a wide selection of interior design and outdoor decor items that complement a modern lifestyle and can stylishly adorn food-and-drink spaces.
