The young University of Bayreuth was established in 1975 and currently has an enrollment approaching 10,000 students. More information at (http://www.uni-bayreuth.de).
Drink some of the local wheat beer - Hefeweizen - it is perhaps the best sipping beer in the world.
When traveling in summer, make sure not to miss the beautiful Theta beergarden. It is in the hills above Bayreuth and it's hard to get there. But even taking a taxi would be worth it. For active people it is possible to do a very nice hike here from the Festspielhaus
Catch a movie at the 7-screen Cineplex at the Rotmain-Center see the Buy section.
Cool off in the Kreuzsteinbad public swimming pool Universitätsstr. at Frankengutstr., take bus #6 or warm up at the Lohengrin Thermal Baths (http://www.lohengrin-ther...) take bus #3 outside of town.
Nightlife is not the thing Bayreuth is famous for. A really good place for concerts and parties is the Glashaus on the university campus, while a few good pubs can be found near the city center.
events
Bayreuth is home to the Richard Wagner Festival for 30 days every year in July and August, when his operas are performed at the Festspielhaus. During the festival, huge crowds flock to Bayreuth for a chance to see the performances. It is estimated that the waiting time for tickets is between five and ten years. For inquiries, contact the Tourist Information office for ideas on the best ways to obtain tickets. Sometimes with a little luck, last minute tickets can become available.
Maisel's brewery also hosts a Wheat Beer Festival every year in either April or May. More information on the dates can be found through the Tourist Information or at Maisel's website, (http://www.maisel.com. The festival usually extends over a long weekend Thursday - Sunday and features various bands and festivities each day. Entrance is normally always free. A Fun Run and kids programs are also offered.