Maite Itoiz & John Kelly bring their best-of to the Freiheitshalle Hof

An evening full of magic, memories, and great voices at the Freiheitshalle Hof

Maite Itoiz & John Kelly bring a concert experience to Hof with their Best of 20 Years Anniversary Tour 2026 that combines nostalgia, world music, and emotional stage art. On October 18, 2026, the Freiheitshalle will open its festival hall for a program that connects the most beautiful songs from two decades of musical partnership with new pieces. The evening is designed as a journey through sound colors, memories, and live atmosphere – intense, melodic, and personal. ([reservix.de](https://www.reservix.de/tickets-maite-itoiz--john-kelly-best-of-20-years-anniversary-tour-2026-in-hof-freiheitshalle-festsaal-am-18-10-2026/e2506019?utm_source=openai))

20 years of music history, condensed into a special live moment

The duo looks back on a long shared career: Maite Itoiz represents soprano, Celtic harp, and classical musicality, while John Kelly stands for voice, presence, and the connection to the great Kelly Family years. It is from this mixture that the evening's appeal arises. According to preliminary information, the program includes the duo's 20 most popular songs, as well as four new titles, including the new single and a new best-of album. ([reservix.de](https://www.reservix.de/tickets-maite-itoiz--john-kelly-best-of-20-years-anniversary-tour-2026-in-hof-freiheitshalle-festsaal-am-18-10-2026/e2506019?utm_source=openai))

Sound between harp, cello, and percussion

Those attending this concert can look forward to a finely balanced sound image: Celtic harp, cello, piano, guitars, and world music percussion shape an orchestrated stage full of dynamism. Especially in a festival hall like the Freiheitshalle Hof, this mixture unfolds a special closeness, as quiet passages carry just as much weight as the grand harmonic peaks. The production relies on emotion instead of spectacle – and therein lies its strength. ([reservix.de](https://www.reservix.de/tickets-maite-itoiz--john-kelly-best-of-20-years-anniversary-tour-2026-in-hof-freiheitshalle-festsaal-am-18-10-2026/e2506019?utm_source=openai))

A program for fans of feeling, memory, and exceptional voices

The event combines great melodies with a biography that itself provides material for music stories: Maite Itoiz and John Kelly have been closely connected both personally and artistically for many years. Projects like Elfenthal and earlier releases show how adept both are at navigating between folk, world music, and symphonic-tinged pop aesthetics. For the audience, this results in a concert experience that not only plays songs but tells a shared story. ([wildwechsel.de](https://www.wildwechsel.de/wildwechsel-terminator/event/best-of-20-years-anniversary-tour-2026-maite-itoiz-john-kelly-stadthalle-osterode-osterode-am-harz-263507/?utm_source=openai))

Freiheitshalle Hof as a fitting stage

The Freiheitshalle Hof is considered the largest event hall in the city and is centrally located at Kulmbacher Straße 4. Important for visitors: Accessibility is provided, and there are parking facilities available at the Volksfestplatz and around the hall; the location is also conveniently accessible. This makes the venue perfect for an evening that expects many visitors and deserves an attentive, relaxed journey. ([freiheitshalle.de](https://freiheitshalle.de/barrierefreiheit/?utm_source=openai))

What guests can expect

Maite Itoiz & John Kelly do not deliver a simple nostalgia show in Hof but a musically strong best-of with new material, a lot of feeling, and a live connection to the audience. Those who love voices, harmony, and musical storytelling will experience an evening that resonates long after. Now is the time to plan early and catch this concert live. ([reservix.de](https://www.reservix.de/tickets-maite-itoiz--john-kelly-best-of-20-years-anniversary-tour-2026-in-hof-freiheitshalle-festsaal-am-18-10-2026/e2506019?utm_source=openai))

Official channels of Maite Itoiz & John Kelly:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maiteitoiz.official
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MaiteItoizOfficial
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ElfenthalOfficial
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7ytblVHDSwkYoTMBTUGXdz?
• TikTok: no official profile found

Sources:

• Reservix - Maite Itoiz & John Kelly - Best of 20 Years - Anniversary Tour 2026
• Freiheitshalle Hof - Accessibility
• Freiheitshalle Hof - Site plan and parking
• Video Musicalis - Aralar Full Concert
• Deia - Aralar, the new album by Maite Itoiz and John Kelly

Venue: The Freiheitshalle Hof, Kulmbacher Str. 4, 95030 Hof, is the appropriate stage for an evening filled with great emotion, clear sound, and a strong live atmosphere. ([reservix.de](https://www.reservix.de/tickets-maite-itoiz--john-kelly-best-of-20-years-anniversary-tour-2026-in-hof-freiheitshalle-festsaal-am-18-10-2026/e2506019?utm_source=openai))