German Phrase
Wann ist das nächste Literaturfestival?
Meaning
The sentence asks for the date or time of the upcoming literature festival. It can be used when you want to plan a visit, buy tickets, or simply satisfy curiosity about cultural events.
When to use
Use this question when you are talking with locals, event organizers, or friends about cultural calendars, especially in German‑speaking cities that host annual literary gatherings.
✦Grammar Breakdown
WannistdasnächsteLiteraturfestival?
Wann (interrogative adverb)
Used to ask about time; placed at the beginning of a yes‑no or wh‑question.
ist (verb ‘sein’)
Third‑person singular present of ‘sein’, used as the copula linking subject and predicate.
das (definite article)
Neuter nominative article matching the neuter noun ‘Literaturfestival’.
nächste (ordinal adjective)
Declines to match the neuter noun: ‘das nächste’. Means ‘the next’ in a sequence.
Literaturfestival (compound noun)
A compound of ‘Literatur’ (literature) and ‘Festival’ (festival); neuter gender.
🗨In Conversation
Wann ist das nächste Literaturfestival?
When is the next literature festival?
Es findet am 12. Mai in Berlin statt.
It takes place on May 12th in Berlin.
✕Common Mistakes
Der nächste Literaturfestival?
‘Literaturfestival’ is neuter, so the article must be ‘das’ and the adjective ‘nächste’ must be declined to ‘nächste’.
Wann ist das nächster Literaturfestival?
The adjective must agree with the neuter noun: ‘nächste’, not ‘nächster’.
Wann ist das nächste Literaturfest?
‘Literaturfest’ is a different word; while understandable, it changes the meaning to a ‘literature party’ rather than a full‑scale festival.
↔Alternatives
Wie lautet das Datum des nächsten Literaturfestivals?
What is the date of the next literature festival?
Wann findet das nächste Literaturfestival statt?
When does the next literature festival take place?
Gibt es schon einen Termin für das nächste Literaturfestival?
Is there already a date for the next literature festival?
Cultural Tip
Germany hosts many renowned literature festivals, such as the ‘Frankfurt Buchmesse’, the ‘Literaturfestival Berlin’, and the ‘Leipziger Buchmesse’. While most festivals are announced months in advance, smaller city events may be scheduled only a few weeks ahead, so checking local cultural calendars or the city’s tourism website is advisable.