--- title: Upper Austria Literature Festival 4553 url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-veranstaltung/detail/430294315/upper-austria-literature-festival-4553.html" description: "A Celebration of Words & Senses: Upper Austria Literature Festival 4553, 6th EditionFrom August 27 to 30, 2026, Schlierbach will once again—for the sixth time—transform into a hotspot of the literary scene. Under the motto “Literature for Everyone,” the Literarische Nahversorger invite you to a diverse program of readings, discussions, and—for the first time—dance performances." image: "https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/user_upload/upperaustria/Logo_upperuastria_RGB_300x300px_Websites.png" date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # Upper Austria Literature Festival 4553 Upper Austria Literature Festival 4553 ======================================== 27.08.2026 Schlierbach, Schlierbach Festival ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/436595/EAF35436E361377D3C2B63B1DC3468E13B5CA974D7FA073D5290B0C6FB272135/ooe-literaturfestival-6-ausgabe.jpg) © Open copyright © Gerhard Holzinger, Gerhard Holzinger Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/436595/EAF35436E361377D3C2B63B1DC3468E13B5CA974D7FA073D5290B0C6FB272135/ooe-literaturfestival-6-ausgabe.jpg "© Gerhard Holzinger, Gerhard Holzinger") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/436595/EAF35436E361377D3C2B63B1DC3468E13B5CA974D7FA073D5290B0C6FB272135/ooe-literaturfestival-6-ausgabe.jpg) Stiftstraße 1 4553 Schlierbach [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Stiftstra%C3%9Fe%201%2C%204553%20Schlierbach "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Stiftstra%C3%9Fe%201%2C%204553%20Schlierbach "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=47.9366&lon=14.1217&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) [ Event information ](#ttgCollapseBeschreibung) ------------------------------------------------- **A Celebration of Words & Senses: Upper Austria Literature Festival 4553, 6th Edition** From August 27 to 30, 2026, Schlierbach will once again—for the sixth time—transform into a hotspot of the literary scene. Under the motto “Literature for Everyone,” the *Literarische Nahversorger* invite you to a diverse program of readings, discussions, and—for the first time—dance performances. **Highlights at a Glance:** - Renowned guests: Look forward to 45 participants in 25 events, including Eva Menasse, Norbert Gstrein, Elias Hirschl, and Bachmann Prize winner Natascha Gangl. - Special Formats: From the opening address by Thomas Arzt to a crime novel breakfast reading and a poetry slam with Agnes Maier. - Culture & Cuisine: Enjoy the unique atmosphere at the Baroque Schlierbach Abbey or at Café Panorama—accompanied, of course, by wine and regional cheese specialties. - Music & Party: World premieres by the ZEITENKLANG ensemble in the abbey library, as well as concerts and dance evenings, round out the festival. **Tickets & Info:** Many program events are free to attend. The detailed program and tickets will be available online starting in mid-May at ***www.literarischenahversorger.at*** [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Literarische Nahversorger** Kalvarienbergstraße 18/6, 4560 Kirchdorf an der Krems mobile+43 650 7512921 E-Mail[nahversorger@gmail.com](#mailto) Web[literarischenahversorger.at/index.h…](http://literarischenahversorger.at/index.html) book a ticket [book a ticket](https://kupfticket.com/shops/die-literarische-nahversorger "New window") --- **We speak the following languages** German [ Event location ](#ttgCollapseVeranstaltungsorte) ---------------------------------------------------- **Schlierbach** Stiftstraße 1, 4553 Schlierbach Phone [+43 43 81255](tel:+434381255) E-Mail Web [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- [ Prices ](#ttgCollapsePreise) -------------------------------- [book a ticket](https://kupfticket.com/shops/die-literarische-nahversorger "New window") **Payment methods** Cash payment **Debit and credit cards** ATM card Mastercard **Discounts (Memberships)**- Ö1 member [ Equipment ](#ttgCollapseAusstattung) ---------------------------------------- - Toilet facility [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - All weather - Suitable for groups - Suitable for schools - Suitable for kids (all ages) - Suitable for teenagers - Suitable for seniors - Suitable for single travelers - Suitable for friends - Suitable for couples - Suitable for children [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Somewhat suitable for wheelchairs: Assistance is sometimes necessary. 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