Since its reopening in 1991, the Frankfurter Hof in Mainz's old town has established itself as a central cultural center of the city. National and international artists make the venue widely known beyond the Rhine-Main area. The program includes a diverse spectrum of music, theater, exhibitions, classical music, pop culture, and multicultural offerings. During the concert series "Summer in the City," more impressive open-air locations in Mainz are also used in the summer.
The history of the Frankfurter Hof dates back 175 years: In the mid-19th century, the old town innkeeper Konrad Falck recognized the need for event spaces and built the "Narhalla-Bau" in 1841 - the beginning of the politically literary carnival, which remains a defining element of Mainz Carnival to this day. In the 19th century, the Frankfurter Hof also developed into a center of liberalism, socialism, and political catholicism, earning the nickname "Mainzer Paulskirche." Personalities such as Ferdinand Lasalle, social bishop Ketteler, and Ludwig Bamberger shaped the political culture of the city with their speeches and ideas.
In the 1970s, the building was close to demolition, but a citizens' association successfully advocated for its preservation starting in 1983. Since its reopening in 1991, the Frankfurter Hof has served as a cultural community center. At the beginning of 2012, it was integrated into mainzplus GmbH. Over the past 30 years, more than 10,000 events have taken place here.
