Global Literary Event
The 25th International Literature Festival is set to take place in Berlin, Germany, from September 11-20, 2025. This highly anticipated event promises a diverse program of contemporary prose and poetry from around the world, with approximately 200 authors from over 40 countries set to participate.
The festival's theme for this year is "Strange New World," inviting attendees to explore a myriad of perspectives and ideas. The program has been co-developed by Curator in Residence Cristina Rivera Garza, a renowned Mexican writer and academic.
The exact location of the festival is not specified, but it is accessible via several bus routes. Bus stops closest to the festival include Friedrich-Hollaender-Platz (served by 204, N3, N9, N7X, 249), Lietzenburger Str./Uhlandstr. (served by 249), U Spichernstr. (served by 204, N3, N9, N7X), Pariser Str. (served by 249), and U Uhlandstr. (served by 109, 110, M19, M29, N10, X10). The U-Bahn stations nearest to the festival location are U Spichernstr. (0.2km, served by U9 and U3) and U Uhlandstr. (0.4km, served by U1).
Aside from the literary festival, Berlin is currently in the headlines for several news stories. These include the defusing of a World War II bomb in Mitte, the discovery of a flying bomb in Spandau, preparations for the election one year away, and the groundbreaking for a new center for gene and cell therapy in Mitte.
The weather forecast for the festival dates (September 11-20, 2025) is cloudy, becoming partly sunny and dry later in the day.
Among the participating authors are Olga Brzezińska, Govind Deecee, Yuriy Gurzhy, Serhij Zhadan, Emmanuel Hubaut, Jokha Alharti, Marta Czarnecka, Priya Basil, Gabriele von Arnim, Edouard Louis, Javier Zamora, Sid Sharp, Efua Traoré, Dayeon Auh, Tsitsi Dangarembga, Lilli Biller, Mieko Kawakami, and Cristina Rivera Garza.
This year's International Literature Festival promises to be an exciting event for literature enthusiasts, offering a unique opportunity to immerse oneself in a global literary landscape. With its diverse program and esteemed participants, it is an event not to be missed.
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