Bühne, Beats & Beete: Lesebühne auf dem Solawi-Acker

The first event in the series: Tuesday, August4, 2026 | Open-air reading stage:  
Doors open: 6:00 p.m. | Start: 7:00 p.m.

We take “culture in agriculture” literally: readings and literature right in the middle of the vegetable garden! Our guests are two Düsseldorf originals: Bernard Hoffmeister and Dietlind Falk. They’ll be bringing their latest books, which explore the Rhine and Ruhr regions in their own unique ways:

Bernard plunges us right into a wonderfully over-the-top whirlwind of millennial anxieties, college madness, Düsseldorf, and the endless search for meaning with his debut, “Benjamin im Stroboskop.” Dietlind brings her latest novel, “No Regrets”: a raunchy, fast-paced, and damn funny homage to freedom, friendship, and a somewhat run-down tattoo parlor in the Ruhr region.

The Solidarity Principle (Pay What You Can)

Just like the Solawi itself, our cultural evenings operate on the principle of solidarity: voluntary contributions—whoever comes pays what they can. At the end of each evening, a hat is passed around. The donations fund the current event and make the next one possible. Food and drinks: Snacks and beverages are provided on-site. Every purchase directly supports our project. However, you’re also welcome to bring your own food and drinks.

Important Information for Your Visit

Getting there by public transit
The address is In den großen Banden, 40225 Düsseldorf. It’s just a few minutes’ walk from the Südpark train stop (U71, U73, U79, U83). 
Our Düsseldorf farm is located on the street “In den Großen Banden,” near Südpark. The best—and most eco-friendly—way to reach us is by train or bike.
Tram / Subway: Lines U71, U73, U79, or U83 to the Südpark stop. From there, it’s just a few minutes’ walk to us.

Trash-Free Area (Low Waste)
We cultivate the farm in harmony with nature. Please help us with this: Our grounds are a zero-waste zone. Please take all your trash (including packaging from snacks you bring) back home with you.