Friday: Warm-up with Exhibition, Science & Theater

Friday, 14.11.2026 from 17:30, an exhibition with city motifs opens in the foyer of the large hall on Kulmbacher Straße – ideal as a visual kick-off and meeting point to make plans for the Hof weekend.

From 18:00, the university invites you to a science evening with impulses and discussions.

If you want to make a literary connection afterwards, from 19:30 at the theater on Kulmbacher Straße there is a Jean Paul production on the program – close to regional identity and a fitting start to the cultural weekend.

Pro tip: Arrive early, avoid waiting times, secure the best seats. Check bus times in advance for the way home.

Saturday Morning: Weekly Market, City Tour & Concert at Kirchplatz

Saturday, 15.11.2026 starts enjoyably: The weekly market at Maxplatz (in the morning) is suitable for provisions and a second breakfast – ideal if you don't want to lose much time between the tour and concert.

At 10:30, a culinary city walk starts at the Rathausbrunnen through alleys, stories, and flavors.

Almost at the same time, at 10:45, the Jean Paul memorial concert sounds in a downtown church at Kirchplatz – a calm, focused start for music lovers.

• Morning plan: Market from 9:00 – 10:30 city tour (start: Rathausbrunnen) – 10:45 memorial concert (Kirchplatz). All routes are walkable.

Saturday Afternoon: Beer Tour for Connoisseurs & Family Program

At 17:30, the beer tour through the old town starts at the Rathausbrunnen – a thematic city tour for connoisseurs who want to combine brewing culture with city history.

Family alternative: At 17:00, a roller figure skating family play begins in a gym on Jahnstraße – movement, music, and costumes, close to the action and child-friendly.

• Afternoon plan: 17:00 roller figure skating or 17:30 beer tour; both program points are scheduled so that the evening program remains easily accessible.

Saturday Evening: Theater, Oratorio & Big Concert

At 19:30, the curtain rises at the theater for a comic oratorio after "Life of Brian" – satire meets musical seriousness and is one of the standout cultural points of the weekend.

At the same time, at 20:00, a tribute show with hits from a Swedish pop legend starts in the large hall on Kulmbacher Straße. If you plan this highlight, it's best to arrive early (admission, cloakroom, drinks).

• Evening Plan 1: 19:30 oratorio at the theater – then a short evening finale in the old town.
• Evening Plan 2: 20:00 tribute show – for everyone who wants to end Saturday with a concert feeling.

Tip: Those who book early remain more flexible (secure seats, plan arrival stress-free).

Sunday: Reading Festival Finale, Martin's Market & Quiet Paths

Sunday, 16.11.2026 belongs to the stories: The literature festival "The Dark Side" runs until the evening – readings and talks in the city and surrounding area. Plan compactly: two program points, walk in between.

From 12:00, a Martin's market opens on a school campus. Lanterns, crafts, and culinary delights make Sunday family-friendly – good as a "middle stop" between two readings.

Red thread for Sunday: Reading in the morning – market at noon – closing event of the reading festival in the afternoon. Varied without rush.

Between the Dates: Theresienstein, Untreusee & Short Breaks

If a break fits between two program points: The public park Theresienstein is suitable for a quiet round (depending on the route about 60–90 minutes) – good as a counterpoint to the evening program.

The Untreusee is a second option for fresh air and open views: Shore paths offer a plannable round that can be flexibly incorporated before or after the reading festival finale.

• Sunday route gentle: Theresienstein – café stop – then back to the city center for the program.
• Sunday route active: Untreusee round – then continue to the afternoon program.

Voices from the Region (Theater Hof)

Service & Planning: How Your Hof Weekend Succeeds

Planned highlights (Fri 14.11. – Sun 16.11.2026): Tribute show (Sat 20:00), comic oratorio at the theater (Sat 19:30), literature festival "The Dark Side" (until Sun), weekly market at Maxplatz (Sat morning), exhibition in the foyer (Fri from 17:30), culinary city walk (Sat 10:30), beer tour (Sat 17:30), Jean Paul memorial concert (Sat 10:45), roller figure skating family play (Sat 17:00), Martin's market (Sun from 12:00).

• Tickets & times: Popular theater and concert dates can be sold out. Secure tickets in advance if possible and be on site about 30 minutes before the start.
• Clothing: Dress weatherproof for tours and walks; non-slip shoes help in wet November weather.
• Public transport & parking: Plan arrival and departure with buffer, especially around Kulmbacher Straße and in the city center on Saturday evening.
• Family: Plan breaks realistically (short park stop, café break, don't schedule routes too tightly).
• Accessibility: Clarify accessibility (seating, admission, routes, restrooms) directly with the respective organizer in advance.

Quick-check locations (for orientation/verification):

• Theater Hof — Kulmbacher Str. 5, 95030 Hof: Check tickets & program.
• Maxplatz (weekly market, Sat mornings) — central, easily walkable combination.
• Rathausbrunnen (start city tours & beer tour) — old town, short distances.
• Kirchplatz (memorial concert) — city center, walkable from Maxplatz.

Weekend Summary (Fri 14.11. – Sun 16.11.2026)

• Friday: 17:30 exhibition (foyer, Kulmbacher Straße) – 18:00 science evening (university) – 19:30 Jean Paul production at the theater.
• Saturday: weekly market at Maxplatz (morning) – 10:30 culinary city walk (start Rathausbrunnen) – 10:45 Jean Paul memorial concert (Kirchplatz) – 17:00 roller figure skating (Jahnstraße) or 17:30 beer tour – evening 19:30 oratorio at the theater or 20:00 tribute show in the hall.
• Sunday: Finale of the reading festival "The Dark Side" – from 12:00 Martin's market (school campus) – in between time slot for Theresienstein or Untreusee.

Conclusion: This weekend, Hof combines culture, enjoyment, and quiet paths. Whether reading festival or concert, theater or market, city tour or walk – with a little buffer in the plan, it stays relaxed.

Sources & Further Links

Please check times, locations, admission rules, and possible program changes in advance with the respective organizer. Selected references for verification and planning:

1. Theater Hof – Official Website — Schedule, tickets (accessed 2026-04-13)
2. Hof University – Official Website — Events, campus info (accessed 2026-04-13)
3. Theater Hof – Google Maps — Location, reviews (accessed 2026-04-13)
4. Maxplatz Hof – Google Maps — Location, market environment (accessed 2026-04-13)
5. Rathausbrunnen Hof – Google Maps — Meeting point for tours (accessed 2026-04-13)
6. Kirchplatz Hof – Google Maps — Orientation in the area (accessed 2026-04-13)
7. Theresienstein – Google Maps — Park paths, orientation (accessed 2026-04-13)
8. Untreusee – Google Maps — Shore paths, orientation (accessed 2026-04-13)