Century Hall Bochum

The Bochum Centennial Hall is a particularly impressive monument of industrial architecture that hosts a variety of fascinating cultural events. What was once intended as an impressive exhibition hall for the Düsseldorf trade exhibition is now used as a venue for numerous renowned cultural and event formats. With its unique connection to the West Park and the connection to the Bochum club, the Bochum Centennial Hall is a brilliant example of successful structural change.

The Jahrhunderthalle Bochum impresses with its unique architecture and almost sacred structure. With its total of 8 steel arched trusses and modern elements made of steel and glass, it is now a cathedral of industrial history for culture, business and entertainment and a symbol of industrial cultural change. Over the years, the former gas power plant of the Bochumer Verein has become one of the most extraordinary festival halls in Europe. The Jahrhunderthalle Bochum is a space of possibilities. Its unique atmosphere makes it a magnet for award ceremonies such as the 1LIVE Krone, cultural events, festivals, galas, trade fairs, classical as well as rock, pop and jazz concerts. Its flexibility and transformability make every event there an unforgettable experience.

In 1902, the Bochum association built an impressive exhibition pavilion for the Düsseldorf industrial and commercial exhibition. It stood out for its stylish steel construction and the vastness of the space, especially given the limited technical resources of the time. After the end of the exhibition, the building was rebuilt in Bochum in 1903 and used as a gas power station. The Bochum association adapted the technical advances of the time and optimized the use of top gases. Due to the continued increase in the need for steel, the hall has been expanded over time to its current dimensions of 158 meters long, 34 meters wide and 21 meters high.