When does the storytelling session take place?

The reading begins on Tuesday, November 24, 2026, at 7 PM.

Where is the event taking place?

The event venue is the small stage at the CENTER, Äußere Badstraße 7a, 95448 Bayreuth.

What is the admission fee?

Admission to the storytelling session is free.

Who reads the tales and legends?

The reading is conducted by Dr. Adrian Roßner, historian, local researcher, and author focusing on the regional history of the Fichtelgebirge.

What content can the audience expect?

The focus is on tales and legends from the Fichtelgebirge, drawing on the winter storytelling evenings of the Franconian Rockenstuben.

Is the event suitable for literature enthusiasts?

Yes. The evening is aimed at anyone interested in literature, oral tradition, regional history, customs, and the culture of the Fichtelgebirge.

Adrian Roßner Reads in Bayreuth 2026

Name: Fabled Homeland - Tales and Legends from the Fichtelgebirge
Start: 2026-11-24T19:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-24T21:00:00+01:00
Location: DAS ZENTRUM - Internationales Jugendkulturzentrum Bayreuth e.V., Kleinkunstbühne

When the Fichtelgebirge Begins to Tell

On November 24, 2026, Dr. Adrian Roßner invites you to a storytelling evening at the Bayreuth CENTER about the mysterious traditions of the Fichtelgebirge. Under the title Fabled Homeland – Tales and Legends from the Fichtelgebirge, a literary evening unfolds amidst dark forests, legendary rocks, and stories passed down through generations.

Old Tales, Newly Resonating

The event builds on the winter storytelling evenings of the Franconian Rockenstuben. The focus is on regional tales and legends where landscape, customs, and collective memory merge. The genre of tales preserves not only fantastic motifs but also traces of historical experiences and local identity.

Dr. Adrian Roßner: Homeland Research with Artful Language

Dr. Adrian Roßner studied history and English studies at the University of Bayreuth, earned his doctorate in Franconian regional history, and works as a historian, local researcher, and district archivist. His publications focus on regional history, cultural preservation, and the world of tales from the Fichtelgebirge. He is also known for the series Adrian's Tales broadcasted by Bavarian Radio.

With his combination of scientific research, regional knowledge, and vivid storytelling, Roßner brings historical materials into immediate presence. His work demonstrates that the history of the homeland is not merely a closed archive topic but continues to act as a cultural discourse up to the present.

A Reading Atmosphere Between Forest Mist and Memory

The small stage at the CENTER provides the perfect backdrop for this literary experience. The narrator’s voice leads through a world where natural forces, mysterious figures, and human fates intertwine. This creates an intimate author encounter that makes the magic of oral tradition immediately tangible.

Conclusion: Experience the World of Tales Live

Visitors can expect an atmospheric literary evening with regional historical depth, narrative tension, and linguistic artistry. Those who want to discover the Fichtelgebirge not only as a landscape but as a cultural space of memory will experience a special evening full of history and legend at this free reading.