The Wave-Gotik-Treffen in Leipzig offers a variety of readings and lectures off the concert stages.

Mark Benecke speaks about morbid myths and curious crime cases, while Oswald Henke brings dark humor to the stage.

In the Budde-Haus, it's about mysterious magic books.

The festival program also includes philosophical discussions and lectures by forensic biologists and scientists.

Some events are free with the WGT badge.