Lübbecker Krimitage 2026 Brings Suspense and Star Authors to Crime Fiction Fans

The 8th Lübbecker Krimitage, titled 'Mord am Wiehen', promises an exhilarating crime literature experience from February 19 to April 22, 2026, in Lübbecke. Organized by Andreas Oelschläger at the Bücherstube Lübbecke, the series will feature seven authors presenting new crime novels, each event starting at 8 PM with ticket prices ranging from 15 to 18 Euros.

The festival opens with Sabine Weiß's "Die Chemie des Verbrechens – Die Fährte," introducing Dr. May Barven, a forensic criminologist and lawyer, on February 19. Andreas Winkelmann follows on March 3 with the thriller "Moorland – Die Zwillinge," set in a grim moor landscape. Psychological horror will be represented by Annika Strauss with "REM" on March 24. Adding humor, Krischan Koch reads from his new work on March 12, while Gisa Pauly celebrates her 20th installment featuring her popular character Mama Carlotta on April 14. Bestselling author Marc Elsberg, known for "Blackout," will present "Eden – Wenn das Sterben beginnt" on April 10. The event culminates on April 22 with Romy Fölck's thriller "Fünf Fremde."

In related crime literature events, Michael Seibt will read from "Bloody Business oder das zweite Gesicht" at the Café im Bürgerpark, where a tense murder investigation unfolds. This free event combines suspense with live saxophone music by Harald E. Bellmann, enhancing the ambiance of the crime novel reading.

These offerings collectively deliver a rich blend of thrilling narratives and entertainment to crime fiction enthusiasts.