Ruhrtriennale 2026

Name: Ruhrtriennale 2026
Start: 2026-09-20T15:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-20T15:00:00+02:00
Location: PACT Zollverein

took place · 20 Sep 2026

PACT Zollverein, Essen, Germany

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Ruhrtriennale 2026 — PACT Zollverein, Essen

Foto: Waschkaue · CC BY-SA 4.0

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An international festival of art, music and culture held in the Ruhr Valley. The event showcases contemporary works by artists from around the world in historic industrial spaces.

About the venue: PACT Zollverein

PACT Zollverein is a centre for contemporary performing arts located on the UNESCO World Heritage site of the former Zollverein coal mine in Essen. Housed in the colliery's restored bathhouse (Waschkaue), it hosts dance, theatre, and performance productions alongside residencies and international co-productions. The industrial architecture of the building makes it one of the most distinctive venues in the Ruhr region.

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