When does the reading with Leah Weigand take place?

The event starts on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 7:30 PM.

Where does the event take place?

The reading and the poetry slam take place at Scala Bielefeld-Brackwede, Treppenstraße 2-4, 33647 Bielefeld.

How much does admission cost?

Admission costs 18 euros per person.

Which book does Leah Weigand present?

Leah Weigand presents her book The Gold in the Cracks – Poetry for Hope.

What literary themes are central?

Central themes include hope, humanity, social tensions, care, confidence, and the small moments that provide support in everyday life.

Leah Weigand illuminates hope in Bielefeld with poetic language power

Name: Reading & Poetry Slam with Leah Weigand: The Gold in the Cracks – Poetry for Hope
Start: 2026-11-14T19:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-14T21:00:00+01:00
Location: Scala Bielefeld-Brackwede

Leah Weigand brings hope to life

On November 14, 2026, the Scala Bielefeld-Brackwede will transform into a space for poetry, spoken word, and societal nuances. During the reading and the poetry slam, Leah Weigand presents texts from her new book The Gold in the Cracks – Poetry for Hope – a literary encounter about humanity, confidence, and grappling with a contradictory present.

Poetry between cracks and light

Leah Weigand's poetry focuses on those small moments in which hope persists despite crises. Climate change, political tensions, social alienation, and speechlessness form the backdrop for texts that do not dwell in pessimism. Her poetic language seeks the gold that becomes visible in the cracks of life: in encounters, in listening, and in human closeness.

A distinctive voice of the spoken word scene

The author, born in 1996, poetry slammer, and spoken word artist has been performing on stages in the German-speaking area since 2017. Her texts combine subtle metaphor, touching rhymes, and social observation. In 2021, she won the Hesse Poetry Slam Championships, and in 2022, she reached the final of the German-speaking championships in Vienna.

Literature with social resonance

Weigand gained recognition from a large audience through her text Unkempt, which addresses the beauties and structural burdens of the nursing profession. As a trained health and nursing professional and current medical student, she combines literary language with a keen eye on social reality. Her poetry collection A Little More 'We'. Texts about Humanity was published in 2024 by Droemer Knaur; The Gold in the Cracks followed in 2026.

Reading atmosphere and author encounter

The literary experience thrives on Weigand's voice, her sense of rhythm, and the immediate power of spoken word. An intimate atmosphere arises between reading and slam, where poems become not only read but physically tangible. The Scala provides the suitable setting: close to the stage, open to concentration, resonance, and cultural exchange.

Conclusion: An evening for hope

Visitors can expect an intense author encounter with poetic texts about humanity, comfort, and the courage to be optimistic. Those who wish to experience contemporary poetry, spoken word, and socially relevant literature directly will find an evening of exceptional linguistic intensity in Bielefeld.