When does the reading with David Vajda take place?

The reading takes place on Thursday, October 22, 2026. Doors open at 7:30 PM, and it starts at 8:00 PM.

Where will the event be held?

The reading takes place on the literary stage on the ground floor of the Bielefeld City Library at Neumarkt 1.

How much is the admission fee?

The regular admission fee is 15 euros. Reduced tickets are available for 10 euros.

Is digital participation available?

Yes, the reading with David Vajda will also be offered as a livestream. The livestream ticket costs 7 euros.

Is the event space accessible for people with disabilities?

The event space is accessible for people with disabilities. Audiovisual devices to support accessibility are available; needs should be communicated in advance.

Are there parking options and public transport?

The City Library is reachable via the streetcar stops Main Station and Jahnplatz. Approximately 400 parking spots are available in the underground parking garage Willy-Brandt-Platz.

David Vajda reads Diamonds Bielefeld 2026

Name: Literary Days Bielefeld - David Vajda Diamonds
Start: 2026-10-22T20:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-22T22:00:00+02:00
Location: Stadtbibliothek Bielefeld

David Vajda reads from Diamonds at the Literary Days Bielefeld

On Thursday, October 22, 2026, the Bielefeld City Library invites you into the idiosyncratic world of David Vajda's debut novel Diamonds. The German-Austrian author tells the story of four adult siblings and an eccentric family whose members live scattered across the world. The reading combines literary precision with tragicomic observation and opens a direct access to a remarkable debut of contemporary German literature.

A family between comedy, sorrow, and closeness

At the center of the novel is a father who calls his children Mačak, Kater, or his diamonds. Between loving exaltation, sharp mockery, and familial vulnerability, a polyphonic portrait emerges of people who are close to each other yet continually elude one another. Vajda is interested in the subtle shifts in relationships: gestures, omissions, glances, and those casual sentences in which an entire family life is condensed.

Cinematic style and pointed linguistic artistry

David Vajda's prose is heavily influenced by cinema. The narrator observes his characters with almost camera-like attention, without psychologically interpreting their inner worlds. From individual scenes, fragments of memories, and precise dialogues, a montage-like narrative emerges. This special form gives Diamonds a dynamic, visual quality and allows comedy and tragedy to stand side by side.

A debut in cultural discourse

Vajda was born in Munich in 1989, studied philosophy at University College London and International Politics at the University of Cambridge. In addition to his work as an author, he works as a director. For his literary work, he received, among other things, a working scholarship in literature from the Berlin Senate. Literary critics highlight the scene composition, cinematic perspective, and the restless lostness of his characters.

Reading atmosphere in the Central Library

The reading will take place on the literary stage on the ground floor of the Central Library at Neumarkt. The intimate atmosphere of a library creates the right space for an author encounter, where the voice, rhythm, and linguistic artistry of the novel become immediately tangible. Doors open at 7:30 PM, and the event starts at 8:00 PM. Additionally, digital participation via livestream is possible.

Conclusion: Experience literature live

The reading with David Vajda promises a literary experience between family novel, tragicomic character study, and cinematic linguistic artistry. Those who want to experience the subtle tensions of closeness and distance, comedy and sadness directly, will find a special evening for intensive literature and present cultural exchange at the Literary Days Bielefeld.