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Hof (Saale) Pride
ca. 47,000 Residents

Hof (Saale) Pride 2027

Expected May 2027
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Last edition
05/30/2026
Parade route
Wittelsbacher Park › Königstraße › Bahnhofsplatz › Sophienstraße/Bismarckstraße › Sonnenplatz › Altstadt-Pedestrianzone › Kugelbrunnen/Oberer Torplatz
Meeting point
Wittelsbacher Park, line-up from 1:00 p.m., start of the demonstration around 2:00 p.m.
City
Hof (Saale)
Country
Germany
Residents
ca. 47,000
Typical weather
🌧️ 19° / 9°

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The third CSD Hof combines a political demonstration through the city center with a street festival at the Kugelbrunnen, organized by the association Queerlife Hof e.V. under the motto "People are queer here too".

Hof (Saale) Pride 2026

From 1:00 p.m. line-up at Wittelsbacher Park, from 2:00 p.m. demonstration through the city center with two speech stops, followed by street festival at the Kugelbrunnen from about 4:00 p.m. with stage program, information booths and catering.

Hof (Saale) Pride programme

1:00 p.m. – Line-up at the meeting point Wittelsbacher Park
2:00 p.m. – Start of the demonstration, stops with speeches at Bahnhofsplatz and Sonnenplatz
approx. 4:00 p.m. – Arrival at the Kugelbrunnen/Oberer Torplatz, transition to the street festival
Street festival – stage program with live music, drag shows, speeches and discussion rounds as well as information booths

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About Hof (Saale) Pride

Hof lies in Upper Franconia, a part of Bavaria not usually associated with a big Pride scene. Queerlife Hof e.V. changed that: a group of eight founded the association, and it now counts more than sixty members working to make queer life visible in the city and the surrounding district. The local Pride carries a plain, deliberate slogan: queer people live here too. It is a reminder that queer life is not confined to big cities, and that a town like Hof deserves the same visibility as Berlin or Cologne. The day itself splits in two. First comes a demonstration, not a party parade but a political march with speeches on issues that matter to the local community: youth support, health care access, and political recognition. Topics on the loudspeaker cover discrimination, HIV and other sexually transmitted infections, and structural exclusion. The route runs through the town centre, with two stops for speeches along the way, before the march dissolves into a street festival. That festival brings a stage with live music, drag shows, talks and panel discussions, plus information stands run by local partner organisations. An awareness team in blue vests is present throughout, offering support to anyone who needs a break from the crowd, and a quiet retreat area is set up nearby. The whole thing is framed by a week-long run-up with additional events, so the Pride weekend is really the peak of several days dedicated to queer visibility in the region. Everyone is welcome, whether queer or not; organisers are explicit that allies are part of the picture, not an afterthought. For a town this size, building something like this from scratch and keeping it running took a specific kind of persistence: a handful of founders grew a full weekend event with a stage, an awareness concept and a route through the old town, entirely through volunteer work.

About Hof (Saale)

In Hof (Saale), a charming town in Germany's Franconia region, the LGBTQ+ community thrives through vibrant Pride events that celebrate diversity and challenge discrimination. Pride parades wind through the city streets, drawing locals and visitors to a colorful street festival filled with music, performances, and unity. Organized by local initiatives like the Partnership for Democracy, these gatherings enjoy strong city support, including patronage from the mayor, emphasizing inclusion in everyday life.

The local LGBTQ+ history reflects a growing desire for visibility, sparked by young activists who turned aspirations into action. What began as a call for recognition has evolved into a full week of encounters, educational workshops, and community dialogues hosted by associations, institutions, and groups. This approach highlights Germany's commitment to democracy and anti-extremism programs, fostering understanding in a welcoming environment.

Pride in Hof embodies resilience and joy, with slogans like 'Queer people live here too!' underscoring normalcy and pride. Events at landmarks such as the Kugelbrunnen feature parties, info sessions, and marches that invite everyone to join. For English-speaking audiences, Hof offers an authentic glimpse into smaller-town German queer culture – intimate, supportive, and deeply rooted in European values of equality.

These celebrations connect global Pride traditions to local flavors, blending festivity with advocacy. They promote rights, combat exclusion, and build bridges across society. In Hof (Saale), the movement continues to flourish, creating spaces where love in all forms is honored and empowered.

Hof (Saale) Pride – frequently asked questions

Hof (Saale) Pride takes place on Saturday, May 30, 2026.
It starts at Wittelsbacher Park, line-up from 1:00 p.m., start of the demonstration around 2:00 p.m..
The demonstration starts at Wittelsbacher Park and leads via Wörthstraße, Liebigstraße and Weißenburgstraße to Königstraße, on to Bahnhofsplatz (first stop for speeches), via Bahnhofstraße and Sophienstraße/Bismarckstraße to Sonnenplatz (second stop) and finally at a very slow pace through the pedestrian zone of Hof's old town to Kugelbrunnen and Obere Torplatz.
It is organised by Queerlife Hof e.V..
The demonstration and street festival can be reached by bus; from the main train station, the Wittelsbacher Park, where the demo begins, is within walking distance.
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Line-up
Rachel Intervention (Moderation) Disco Jutta (Moderation) Betty Boops (Moderation) Prince Damien (music) MKSM (Music) LISÆ (music) Miss LuLu V (Drag) Marie Conna (Drag) Patrischa Davis (Drag) Wilma Vögeln (Drag) Cookie Crumb (DJ) Daniel Daan (DJ)
Organizer
Queerlife Hof e.V.
Parade route

The demonstration starts at Wittelsbacher Park and leads via Wörthstraße, Liebigstraße and Weißenburgstraße to Königstraße, on to Bahnhofsplatz (first stop for speeches), via Bahnhofstraße and Sophienstraße/Bismarckstraße to Sonnenplatz (second stop) and finally at a very slow pace through the pedestrian zone of Hof's old town to Kugelbrunnen and Obere Torplatz.

Public transport

The demonstration and street festival can be reached by bus; from the main train station, the Wittelsbacher Park, where the demo begins, is within walking distance.

Past editions
2026
Saturday, May 30, 2026
2025
Saturday, May 24, 2025
2024
Saturday, June 29, 2024
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