Children's Film Festival Hofer Land
Children's film festival at Central-Kino Hof — Films for the whole family
2026
About Children's Film Festival Hof
Children's Film Festival Hof — edition 2026
The 34th Kinderfilmfest Hofer Land ran on January 24 and 25, 2026, at the Central-Kino in Hof. A diverse program featuring over 20 films was shown, including classics like Pumuckl and Heidi, as well as new releases like »Die Schule der magischen Tiere 4« and »Ein Mädchen namens Willow«. The focus was on live-action films.
Actresses Ava Petsch and Annika Benzin were guests on both days for autographs and Q&A sessions. The supporting program included a stand for designing fabric backpacks, a photo booth, and juggling. For children aged 2 and up, there were free »First Time at the Cinema« screenings with short films. An audience vote selected the favorite film.
Highlights Children's Film Festival Hof 2026
- Over 20 films from classics to new cinema releases
- Guest actors Ava Petsch and Annika Benzin
- Free »First Time at the Cinema« screenings from age 2
- Audience vote for favorite film
Programme Children's Film Festival Hof 2026
Saturday, January 24 & Sunday, January 25, 2026 — Central-Kino Hof
- Over 20 films for various age groups (from 2, 6, 8, and 10 years old)
- Classics: Pumuckl, Heidi, Bibi Blocksberg
- New Releases: »Die Schule der magischen Tiere 4«, »Ein Mädchen namens Willow«
- Focus on live-action films
- Guest actors Ava Petsch and Annika Benzin (autographs & Q&A on both days)
- Free »First Time at the Cinema« screenings for children aged 2 and up (short films, 4–5 minutes)
- Hands-on activities: fabric backpack design, photo booth, juggling
- Audience vote for favorite film
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Practical information — Children's Film Festival Hof
Getting There
The Central-Kino is located in Hof's city center and is within walking distance of Hof train station.
Admission
Tickets cost €4.50 for most screenings (children and adults). The »First Time at the Cinema« screenings for the youngest are free.
Tickets
Tickets online at kinderfilmfest-hof.de or at the cinema box office.
Cinema for Children in the Hofer Land
Every January, the Kinderfilmfest Hofer Land brings big cinema to children. The venue is the traditional Central-Kino in Hof. Over two days, a diverse program of more than 20 films for different age groups is shown.
From Classics to New Releases
The selection ranges from beloved classics like Pumuckl, Heidi, and Bibi Blocksberg to current cinema releases. Live-action films are the main focus. An audience vote determines the festival's favorite film — the young viewers actively shape the festival.
More Than Just Films
A colorful supporting program awaits the children around the screenings: actors visit for autographs and Q&A sessions, there's a stand for designing fabric backpacks, a photo booth, and juggling performances. Especially for the youngest, there are free screenings »First Time at the Cinema« with short films for children aged 2 and up.
Volunteering as a Role Model
The children's film festival is largely organized by young volunteers and serves as a role model for civic engagement. It is supported by the Hofer Land region, the city of Hof, the district of Hof, and the Central-Kino.
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