When does the kick-off event for Hospice Week 2026 take place?

The event takes place on Saturday, October 10, 2026. The information booths in the foyer open at 2:30 PM, the stage program starts at 3:00 PM and ends at 7:00 PM.

Where does the kick-off event take place?

The venue is the Augustanasaal in Augustanaus at Annahof 4 in 86150 Augsburg.

What is the cost of admission?

Attendance at the kick-off event is free.

What program points are planned?

Planned are greetings, information booths, short lectures on hospice work, and an improv show by the Sensemble Theater from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

Can one come and go during the event?

Yes, arrivals and departures are possible at any time.

Who is organizing Hospice Week 2026?

The organizer is the Augsburg Hospice and Palliative Care Association together with the hospice associations in the city and district of Augsburg.

Hospice Week 2026: Encounters, Lectures and Impro-Theater in the Heart of Augsburg

Name: Kick-off Event for Hospice Week 2026
Start: 2026-10-10T14:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-10T19:00:00+02:00
Location: Augustanasaal

Hospice Week 2026: A Kick-off that Moves and Connects

When Augsburg opens the first Hospice Week of the region on October 10, 2026, a topic that affects all people will be at the center: a dignified approach to life, illness, farewell, and grief. The kick-off event in the Augustanasaal invites encounters, information, and personal conversations. Attendance is free, with arrivals and departures possible at any time.

Encounter in the Historic Augustanasaal

Starting at 2:30 PM, the information booths of the hospice associations will open in the foyer. Visitors will gain insights into regional hospice and palliative work, can ask questions, and engage in conversations with committed people from the region. The atmosphere combines openness, closeness, and professional guidance.

Lectures on Hospice Work and Support

Starting at 3:00 PM, the stage program will begin with greetings from Carolina Trautner, Dr. Florian Freund, and Martin Sailer. Following that, short lectures will provide insights into various areas of hospice work: from volunteer work to child and youth hospice work, as well as support in nursing homes and residential hospice care.

Impro-Theater as a Lively Conclusion

From 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, an improv show by the Sensemble Theater will provide a special conclusion. Theater, spontaneous scenes, and the audience’s mood bring lightness to an afternoon that does not shy away from difficult questions. This creates an event experience that combines information and emotional encounters.

An Important Sign for the Augsburg Region

Hospice Week will take place from October 10 to 17, 2026, under the motto We Accompany Life. Professionally Strong. Humanly Close. The Augsburg Hospice and Palliative Care Association is organizing the action week together with the hospice associations in the city and district of Augsburg. The program ranges from lectures and theater to movie nights and Last Aid courses, as well as workshops, exhibitions, and further informational offerings.

Conclusion: Looking Together and Engaging in Conversation

The kick-off event shows how diverse modern hospice work is: professionally grounded, humanly oriented, and integrated into society. Those who want to inform themselves, get involved, or simply gain an open access to the topics of dying, death, and grief will experience a special afternoon with encounters, impulses, and theater in the Augustanasaal. Admission is free.