FAQ & Resources

MANN 2025 is a global initiative celebrating the 150th birthday of Thomas Mann. Through worldwide events and programs, it honors his literary achievements and examines his lasting cultural impact.

The celebrations run throughout 2025, marking his milestone birthday.

The initiative is coordinated by Thomas Mann International, a network of institutions preserving and promoting his legacy, including: Buddenbrookhaus (Lübeck), Monacensia at Hildebrandhaus (Munich), Thomas Mann Archives, ETH Zurich, Thomas Mann House (Los Angeles), Thomo Manno Kultūros Centras (Lithuania)

Submit your event via the form on Mann2025.de. Be part of the global celebration by sharing your contribution to Thomas Mann’s legacy.

We encourage diverse formats such as readings, exhibitions, performances, and discussions—anything that connects to Thomas Mann’s life, work, or influence.

Authorized submissions: Ensure you are the organizer or their representative.

Public access: Events must be open to the public.

Permissions: Confirm that venues, participants, and materials comply with usage rights.

Images: Provide visuals (~1920 x 1250 px) you own or have permission to use.

By submitting, you grant permission to:

Feature the event on the MANN 2025 platform.

Translate content between German and English.

Use your materials for worldwide promotion of the anniversary.

Yes, events must reflect Thomas Mann’s values, such as promoting democracy and human rights. Submissions associated with extremist, discriminatory, or undemocratic ideologies will not be accepted.

The platform supports German and English to ensure global accessibility, however the events themselves can be in any language.

MANN 2025 aims to:

Celebrate Thomas Mann’s global literary and cultural impact.

Make his work accessible to diverse audiences.

Foster critical dialogue about his legacy.

Connect cultural institutions and creators worldwide.

His works explore themes like democracy, freedom, identity, and social change, resonating with contemporary global challenges. From his reflections on political upheavals to his exile during National Socialism, Mann’s insights remain profoundly significant.

It involves celebrating his brilliance while addressing:

How his works shaped—and were shaped by—the literary canon.

Voices and perspectives overshadowed by his prominence.

The contradictions in his legacy, including his political and social relationships.

He remains central to modern literature for his intellectual depth and narrative complexity. However, MANN 2025 encourages reevaluating his role in today’s diverse literary landscape and exploring new interpretations of his work.

No, it’s also a space for critical engagement. By exploring his contradictions and broader cultural implications, we foster discussions about literature’s evolving role in society.

No, it’s an international celebration. While German institutions are key organizers, events and contributions come from all over the world.

Absolutely! MANN 2025 celebrates his polyphonic legacy with readings and events in various languages, reflecting his global reach and accessibility.

A dynamic blog featuring essays, interviews, and multimedia content about his life and work.

A striking poster campaign in collaboration with Thomas Mann Daily and S. Fischer Verlag.

Global events hosted by cultural institutions and communities.

Yes, using the official logo associates your event with the anniversary and enhances visibility.

Download the MANN 2025 logo package here

Organizers within Germany who register their events on Mann2025.de can receive posters from us. Unfortunately, due to limited resources, we are unable to provide posters to everyone interested.

Absolutely! Choose your favorite from the selection below and use the download link provided in the image description. The print files are optimized for A1 format (single-color, uncoated paper), so you’re ready to print and display it on your wall.