When does the reading with Shida Bazyar begin?

The reading begins on 22.10.2026 at 19:30.

Where does the event take place?

At the Kulturforum Schleswig-Holstein-Haus, Puschkinstr. 12, 19055 Schwerin.

How much do the tickets cost?

The advance sale costs €7.00 plus ticket fee, at the box office €10.00.

Is the event part of the Schwerin Literature Days?

Yes, the reading takes place as part of the 31st Schwerin Literature Days.

Is there information about a book signing?

There are no secured details available in the provided sources.

Is the event accessible?

There are no secured details available in the provided sources.

Shida Bazyar brings literary tension and quiet depth to Schwerin

Name: THE GAPS – Reading with Shida Bazyar
Start: 2026-10-22T19:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-22T21:00:00+02:00
Location: Kulturforum Schleswig-Holstein-Haus

An evening full of language, tension and literary presence

With THE GAPS – Reading with Shida Bazyar, a space opens at the Kulturforum Schleswig-Holstein-Haus for precise observation, narrative depth, and the special reading atmosphere of the 31st Schwerin Literature Days. Shida Bazyar is among the most distinctive voices in contemporary German literature. Her texts combine political sensitivity, linguistic artistry, and a fine sense for familial as well as societal fractures.

Literary experience between intimacy and contemporary diagnosis

Those who experience an author encounter with Shida Bazyar do not encounter loud pathos, but rather a quiet, intense intensity. Her prose unfolds effect through rhythm, perspective, and a view of the present that does not explain social tensions but makes them felt narratively. This is where the literary quality of this evening lies: reading as a condensed form, where literature is not decorated but questioned.

An author with profile, awards and resonance

Shida Bazyar was born in 1988 in Hermeskeil, studied literary writing in Hildesheim, and worked for many years in youth educational work. Her debut novel At Night it is Quiet in Tehran has been awarded multiple times, including the Ulla-Hahn Author Prize and the Uwe-Johnson Promotion Prize; later she received further recognition and was shortlisted for the International Booker Prize 2026. With Three Comrades and The Gaps, she has further solidified her rank as an author with social depth.

The venue: Kulturforum Schleswig-Holstein-Haus as a literary resonance space

The Kulturforum Schleswig-Holstein-Haus in Schwerin provides a dense, cultivated atmosphere for readings. The venue combines historical elegance with the openness of a house for art, exhibitions, and conversations. Thus, a framework is created in which literature is not only heard but experienced in the best sense: concentrated, close, and attentive.

What visitors can expect

The event is part of the Schwerin Literature Days and promises a demanding reading with conversational character. Language-precise passages, a focus on current themes of contemporary literature, and an evening that stimulates reflection on family, belonging, and societal contradictions are expected. For literature lovers, this is an appointment with radiance.

Conclusion: A must-attend event for the literarily curious

THE GAPS with Shida Bazyar promises an evening that combines intellectual tension and emotional depth. Those who appreciate contemporary literature, intelligent perspectives, and the closeness of an author on stage should experience this reading live.