When does the pre-opening take place?

The event starts on 30.10.2026 at 6:00 PM at the IBKK Design and Art Center in Bochum.

Where is the event taking place?

The venue is the IBKK Design and Art Center at Lohrheidestraße 57, 44866 Bochum.

What content is planned for the festival?

Planned are exhibitions, sales stands, workshops, lectures, live demonstrations, and exchanges around print graphics and printmaking.

Is there an admission fee?

Free workshops are confirmed on the official site. A general ticket price for the event has not been clearly published.

Is the event suitable for beginners?

Yes, the format is aimed not only at professionals but also at anyone who wants to discover print art, design, and creative publishing forms.

Where can I find more official information?

The most important details are available on the IBKK Design and Art Center's page as well as in the linked festival information there.

CREATIVE STAGE RUHR x PAPER PRINT FESTIVAL 2026

Name: CREATIVE STAGE RUHR x PAPER PRINT FESTIVAL 2026
Start: 2026-10-30T18:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-10-30T21:00:00+01:00
Location: IBKK Design und Kunstzentrum

Bochum's creative night starts with print art, design, and real festival energy

The CREATIVE STAGE RUHR x PAPER PRINT FESTIVAL 2026 brings together the creative scene at the IBKK Design and Art Center in Bochum on October 30, 2026. The pre-opening combines contemporary printmaking, printmaking, zines, artist books, and creative publishing culture into an event experience that makes art, exchange, and inspiration directly palpable.

An evening for all lovers of design

The focus is on the unique event atmosphere of a festival that brings together artists, designers, publishers, and the interested public mood in one place. The IBKK Design and Art Center transforms into a meeting point for creative positions from the print and design scene. This creates a vibrant interplay of exhibition, encounter, and direct insight into current printing techniques.

Print graphics to touch and experience

The PAPER PRINT Festival emphasizes diversity: classic and experimental printing processes, editions, book art, typography, and creative publications shape the character of this event. Visitors experience a mix of sales stands, workshops, lectures, and live demonstrations. Particularly strong: The free workshops make the world of print graphics easily accessible and invite experimentation.

The creative pulse of the Ruhr area

The CREATIVE STAGE RUHR operates as an exclusive pre-opening, setting the tone for the entire festival weekend. It's about networking, transmission, and event planning at a high level. Those interested in art, design, print design, or contemporary publishing culture will find a target audience offer in Bochum with a clear signature and high relevance for the creative scene.

What visitors can expect

Around the event, an open space for conversations, new contacts, and fresh ideas is created. Between the exhibition areas, stands, and workshop formats, a varied event experience develops with an inspiring atmosphere. It is this mix that creates the appeal: The event is not just a pure showcase, but a place where creativity becomes visible, audible, and tangible.

Conclusion: The CREATIVE STAGE RUHR x PAPER PRINT FESTIVAL 2026 promises an intense evening for art and design fans, print graphic enthusiasts, and anyone looking to experience creative energy live. Those wanting to discover Bochum's cultural scene from its most inspiring side should not miss this pre-opening.