When does the event start?

It starts on 26.08.2026 at 19:00.

Where does the event take place?

At the Cultural Terrace at the Concert Hall Fürth, Rosenstraße 50, 90762 Fürth.

What is the entry fee?

There is no fixed entry price. The event operates on the pay what you can principle, with voluntary contributions.

Will the event take place outdoors?

Yes, the Cultural Terrace is an open-air stage. In case of bad weather, the event will move to the concert hall.

What type of program can the audience expect?

Expect slam poetry, music, and fun with a lively reading stage atmosphere.

Is public transport accessible?

Yes, the subway station 'Stadthalle' is about a five-minute walk away according to tourism information.

THE READING OF OTHERS

Name: Cultural Terrace - The Reading of Others
Start: 2026-08-26T21:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-27T00:00:00+02:00
Location: Kulturterrasse

A Summer Evening for Language Fun, Wit, and Literary Stage

On August 26, 2026, the Cultural Terrace in Fürth will open with a format that develops its own unique signature between reading stage, poetry slam, and musical performance. “The Reading of Others” brings slam poetry, music, and fun to the open-air stage of the concert hall, promising an evening that makes literature accessible in a lively, fast-paced, and approachable way.

Reading Stage with Attitude and Humor

THE READING OF OTHERS is considered Middle Franconia's first reading stage and combines text, song, and pointed stage presence into a form that has already secured its place in the German-speaking literary scene. This mixture of linguistic art, self-irony, and audience proximity shapes the unique reading atmosphere: no stiff recitation form, but a literary experience with rhythm, wit, and immediate energy.

GYMMICK, Michael Jakob, Peter Parkster, and Thomas Schmidt

With GYMMICK, Michael Jakob, Peter Parkster, and Thomas Schmidt, an ensemble takes the stage that represents the regional literary scene, poetry slam expertise, and performative authority. The four combine sharply observed present, comic emphasis, and musical nuances into a program that consciously opts against literary distance. Those who want to experience linguistic art in the live moment will encounter a special author meeting here.

Open-Air Atmosphere at the Concert Hall

The Cultural Terrace in Fürth creates the framework for an evening outdoors that combines cultural accessibility and summer lightness. The quay terrace of the concert hall provides the suitable backdrop: urban, open, and close to the city center. In bad weather, the event will move to the concert hall, ensuring the literary program takes place reliably.

Entry Based on the 'Pay What You Can' Principle

In 2026, the Cultural Terrace operates on the principle of “Pay What You Can.” There is no fixed entry price, instead there is a donation box for voluntary contributions. This keeps the format deliberately open and accessible – a plus for everyone seeking cultural events with literary added value.

Conclusion: An Evening for Everyone Who Wants to Experience Literature Alive

“The Reading of Others” at the Cultural Terrace Fürth promises an evening of wordplay, stage presence, and musical improvisation. Anyone who wants to not just read but also hear, feel, and experience literature together should mark this date and enjoy the special atmosphere live on-site.