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As with previous festivals, the unique atmosphere of the Baroque abbey, the theatre hall, Caf\u00e9 Panorama, the local library, the inn and the village square will become venues for reading, discussion, philosophical reflection, performance, political debate, dancing, laughter, eating and drinking. The focus is on open access to culture and literature. Alongside this openness \u2013 which also means not limiting the festival to any particular literary genre \u2013 curiosity is the defining factor in the festival\u2019s planning. A dedicated children\u2019s programme features a puppet theatre and two interactive readings for everyone aged three and over. Literary performances feature alongside readings and discussions with renowned authors. A dance performance (featuring, amongst others, the great actress and singer Anne Bennent) about the poet Christine Lavant is on the programme, as is \u2013 for the first time \u2013 an \u2018open mic\u2019 session where anyone can present their own texts. There is also room for a crime novel breakfast reading and a book launch. The performance by local hero Erwin Einzinger promises to be exciting: he\u2019ll be kicking things off. \u2013 Who or what? That remains to be seen. For the first time at the festival, poetry slam will also take centre stage, featuring the internationally renowned slammer Agnes Maier. Late at night, in the Baroque abbey library, the Ensemble ZEITENKLANG will give the world premiere of a work by a contemporary composer; there will also be a concert featuring Hans-Peter Falkner, as well as dancing and a party. 45 guests will be appearing in 25 events (nine of which are free to attend), including Eva Menasse, Dimitr\u00e9 Dinev, Norbert Gstrein, Birgit Birnbacher, Daniela Strigl, Elias Hirschl, Herbert Dutzler, the current Bachmann Prize winner Natascha Gangl and Milena Michiko Fla\u0161ar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Happy festivities! \u2013 Upper Austria Literature Festival 45536<\/strong><br>27.08.2026 \u2013 30.08.2026<br>various locations, Schlierbach<br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.literarischenahversorger.at\/\">www.literarischenahversorger.at<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>27.08.2026 \u2013 30.08.2026 For the sixth time, the village in the Kremstal is being transformed into a hotspot on the literary scene. 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