Frohes Festival 2026
Now more than ever, it is important to engage in politics, speak up, get involved, and seek dialogue.
On November 27 and 28, 2026, at Frohes Festival, we presented emerging and established authors whose work explores pressing contemporary and sociopolitical issues. We brought literature together with expertise from law, politics, culture, and journalism on stage — through panel discussions, the renowned ZEIT podcasts, readings, and entirely new formats.
With:
Mo Amjahid · Aida Baghernejad · Kübra Beydaş · Andrea Böhm · Yağmur Ekim Çay · Sissi Chen · Christina Clemm · Christina Feist · Heike Geißler · Sandra Gugić · Asha Hedayati · Ciani Sophia Hoeder · Clara Hoheisel · Julia Jirmann · Dilar Kisikyol · Samah Khalaf Allah · Nina Kolleck · Kevin Kühnert · Julia Malik · Achan Malonda · Bijan Moini · Ann-Katrin Müller · Janina Nagel · Eda & Sara Öztürk · Benjamin Radjaipour · Cécil Ludwig Röski · Mithu Sanyal · Claudia Schaefer · Sookee · Sinthujan Varatharajah · Annie Wenstrup · Mirjam Zadoff and many more