What to Expect in Hof 2026

• Regular festival and concert periods with early publication of dates on the official sites.
• Ongoing program lines in music, film, theater, literature, and visual arts – complemented by family-friendly and low-barrier offerings.
• Increased use of urban space and city center gates for pop-up, outdoor, and community formats.

International Hofer Filmtage 2026

The renowned film festival is also on the calendar for 2026. The program focus remains on premieres, new talent discoveries, and personal closeness between audience and filmmakers.

• Period: Announcement and detailed program will follow on the official website.
• Tickets and Accreditation: Sales and professional accreditation will be released in stages; quotas and deadlines will be published online in advance.
• Accompanying formats: Audience discussions, workshop reports, and industry offerings are planned again.

Current information: hofer-filmtage.com

Hofer Symphoniker: Season Program 2026

The orchestra presents a continuous concert program in 2026 with symphony concerts, chamber music, education formats, and offerings for families. The music and art school of the Hofer Symphoniker complements the calendar with courses, workshops, and performances by young talents.

• Subscription and single concerts: Dates and line-ups are continuously published online.
• Education: Open rehearsals, introductions, and workshops are planned; details will follow for each concert date.
• Service: Information on accessibility, discounts, and advance ticket offices will appear with each concert announcement.

Program and classes: hofer-symphoniker.de

Freiheitshalle Hof: Multi-genre Program 2026

In 2026, the Freiheitshalle is once again focusing on a broad spectrum: concerts, shows, dance, comedy, trade fairs, and congresses. The official calendar is continuously updated; advance sales starts and seating plans are available online.

• Program overview and directions: In the event calendar with filter functions and ticket links.
• Service: Information on parking, gastronomy, and cloakroom is provided on each event page.

Calendar and info: hof.de

Independent Scene and Curated Projects 2026

For 2026, curated series, residencies, and off-programs are again planned in Hof. These include seasonal exhibitions, readings, small festivals, and cross-genre collaborations in galleries, interim uses, and studios.

• Residencies and exhibitions: Dates and locations will be published successively via project channels and the city portal.
• Neighborhood formats: Pop-up galleries, workshop presentations, and community-based actions are planned; exact dates will follow via announcement.

Urban & Street Art 2026

Street art spaces and designed legal walls are expected to continue to be used in 2026. Additional actions in public spaces – such as tours, live paintings, or temporary installations – will be announced throughout the year.

• Information on new motifs and actions will appear on city and project-related channels.
• Accompanying offers such as workshops or talks will be published according to schedule.

Service: How to Stay Up to Date in 2026

• City culture portal with calendar, institutions, and service: hof.de
• Hofer Symphoniker – Schedule, music and art school: hofer-symphoniker.de
• International Hofer Filmtage – Festival news: hofer-filmtage.com
• Newsletters and social media of the venues and projects: Announcements, advance sales starts, program changes in real time.

Note: Dates, line-ups, and quotas may change. Always check the linked official sites before your visit.

Sources and Further Links

1. International Hofer Filmtage — Official Website — Festival information, program, team (accessed 2026-02-10)
2. Hofer Symphoniker — Official Website — Orchestra, music and art school, program (accessed 2026-02-10)
3. City of Hof — Official City Portal — Culture calendar, institutions, service (accessed 2026-02-10)