When does the event start?

The reading with live music begins on Monday, June 8, 2026, at 7:00 PM.

Where does the evening take place?

The event location is the culture house Dock 4 - Studio Stage Deck 1 in Kassel.

How much is the admission?

The regular admission costs 12 euros, reduced 8 euros.

Is the event a classical reading?

No, the evening is designed as an atmospheric mix of reading, storytelling, improvisation, and live music.

What is In 20 Kilo nach Rom about?

At the center is a road trip with a golden VW Beetle, from which a story about departure, chance, closeness, and encounters unfolds.

Are there any notes on seating or reservations?

A seat reservation is planned according to the event details; further information will follow via the event page.

Literary road trip with sound and feeling in Kassel's Dock 4

Name: Thomas Küster and Michael Suermann – Reading & Live Music: In 20 Kilo nach Rom
Start: 2026-06-08T21:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-08T23:00:00+02:00
Location: Kulturhaus Dock 4 - Studiobühne Deck 1

An evening between street, language, and sound: In 20 Kilo nach Rom in Kassel

This reading with live music not only takes you on a journey to Rome but through a literary experience full of movement, closeness, and atmosphere. Thomas Küster reads, tells, and improvises, while Michael Suermann opens a second narrative voice with guitars, loops, and soundscapes.

When a road trip becomes a narrative form

At the center is a golden VW Beetle, named Goldie, built in 1974. From a Lenten bet arises a road trip through four countries, over six nights, and with seven fuel stops. This is exactly where the evening gains its tension: from everyday life, chance, and those encounters that unexpectedly take on significance along the way.

Language art meets musical improvisation

As an author, educator, and vintage car enthusiast, Thomas Küster connects observation and storytelling joy. His language remains clear, quiet, and precise. Michael Suermann allows the story to breathe musically: sometimes calm, sometimes stormy, always close to the moment. Thus, no classical reading emerges, but a performative encounter of literature and sound.

The reading atmosphere in the culture house Dock 4

The studio stage Deck 1 in the culture house Dock 4 offers the perfect setting for this literary format. The house stands for cross-genre programs, intimate stage moments, and events with fluctuating audience numbers. This closeness also characterizes the evening: a space for concentrated listening, musical nuances, and the fine dramaturgy of a road story.

Who will benefit from this literary evening

Those who appreciate road stories, vintage car vibes, live music, and narrative originality will find a special evening here. The event is aimed at literature lovers who do not expect a rigid reading, but rather an author encounter with musical depth and cultural vibrancy.

Conclusion

In 20 Kilo nach Rom promises an evening full of language art, improvisation, and atmospheric density. The interplay of reading and live music makes the event a unique literary experience. Those who love such formats should experience this date live in Kassel.