When does the event take place?

The event takes place on Monday, November 16, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM.

Where does Culture in the Afternoon take place?

The venue is the Dornberg district library in the Bürgerzentrum Amt Dornberg, Werther Straße 436, 33619 Bielefeld.

What can the audience expect?

Christine Ruis reads from the biography Despite It All – My Life. The duo Mosaik accompanies the reading musically with songs by Hannes Wader. Hannes Wader participates as a guest of honor.

How much is the entry fee?

Entry is free. Donations are welcome.

Are there still tickets available?

No. According to the event information, it is already fully booked.

Who is organizing the afternoon?

The event is organized by the Bielefeld City Library in cooperation with the Dornberg Homeland Association.

Hannes Wader in Bielefeld

Name: Culture in the Afternoon – Hannes Wader: Despite It All
Start: 2026-11-16T16:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-16T17:30:00+01:00
Location: Stadtteilbibliothek Dornberg

Hannes Wader returns in thought to Dornberg

On Monday, November 16, 2026, the event Culture in the Afternoon – Hannes Wader: Despite It All is dedicated to the home in Dornberg yesterday and today. In the Dornberg district library, reading, music, and conversation come together for a special afternoon about memories, regional history, and the transformation of a district.

Childhood and youth in Dornberg

Christine Ruis reads from the biography Despite It All – My Life by Hannes Wader. Central to this are chapters about his childhood and youth in Dornberg, highlighting those early experiences that profoundly shaped him as a songwriter. Hannes Wader was born in 1942 in Bethel near Bielefeld and grew up in the region.

Songs between folk, chanson, and memory

The duo Mosaik musically accompanies the reading with songs by Hannes Wader. His music combines narrative songwriting, folk, chanson, and socially engaged texts. A clear stage performance, acoustic instruments, and the concentrated atmosphere of the library create the perfect setting for an afternoon where words and melodies intertwine.

A special guest from Bielefeld

Especially pleasing is the announced participation of Hannes Wader himself as a guest of honor. The artist, whose albums have shaped the German singer-songwriter scene since Hannes Wader sings from 1969, returned to his old homeland in later life. With awards such as the German Small Art Prize, the Honorary RUTH for his life's work, and the ECHO for his life's work, he is one of the defining voices of German-language music.

Conversation about home and change

The event is created in cooperation with the Dornberg Homeland Association and the Bielefeld City Library. It aims to bring together people of different generations and stimulate exchange about home, personal memory, and the development of the district. This creates a concert experience with literary depth and regional reference among reading, songs, and conversation.

Conclusion

Visitors can expect a calm, personal cultural evening with literature, live music, and an extraordinary guest. The event is already fully booked. Those who want to gain an impression of Hannes Wader's work and his connection to Bielefeld will experience a rare encounter of biography, music history, and local memory.