Rebel Rebel in Bochum: The Ruhrtriennale reignites Bowie at the Jahrhunderthalle

Event: Rebel Rebel in Jahrhunderthalle Bochum, An der Jahrhunderthalle 1, 44793 Bochum on 26. August 2026

Date and Time

26. August 2026 20:30

Artist

Location

Jahrhunderthalle
An d. Jahrhunderthalle 1, 44793 Bochum, Germany

Price

16,00

About this Event

Concerts

Mood

Energetic

Venue Type

Inside

An evening between glam rock, dance, and great stage power

With Rebel Rebel, the Ruhrtriennale 2026 presents a music theater of international format at the Jahrhunderthalle Bochum. The piece is announced as a world premiere and centers around the music of David Bowie within a dark yet passionate depiction of the present. The performance begins on August 26, 2026 at 8:30 PM at the Jahrhunderthalle Bochum. ([ruhrtriennale.de](https://www.ruhrtriennale.de/en/programme/rebel-rebel/200))

When Bowie Meets Music Theater

The evening combines the artistic signature of Ivo Van Hove, Henry Hey, Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, and Jan Versweyveld. According to the Ruhrtriennale, the work is conceived as a commentary on an increasingly dystopian present: violence, exclusion, and the search for love collide as a young couple rebels against a repressive system. This promises an intense event experience with strong visual language and compelling audience atmosphere. ([ruhrtriennale.de](https://www.ruhrtriennale.de/en/programme/rebel-rebel/200))

The Ruhrtriennale as a Stage for Special Moments

The Ruhrtriennale is one of the most prominent cultural events in the Ruhr area. The festival of the arts occupies historic industrial locations and develops new productions for large spaces with an extraordinary atmosphere. The Jahrhunderthalle Bochum is particularly notable for this: industrial ambiance, wide sight lines, and an acoustics that make music theater and live performance particularly impactful. ([ruhrtriennale.de](https://www.ruhrtriennale.de/en/about-the-ruhrtriennale?utm_source=openai))

Entry, Arrival, and On-Site Visit

For Rebel Rebel, the Ruhrtriennale plans an introduction 45 minutes before the start in the upper foyer of the Jahrhunderthalle Bochum. The performance duration is about 2 hours, the language is English with German and English surtitles. For arrival, the organizer states the tram lines 302, 305, and 310 and the bus lines 345 and 355 to Bochumer Verein/Jahrhunderthalle. The parking garage Westpark/Jahrhunderthalle is open around the clock and costs 5 euros per 24 hours. ([ruhrtriennale.de](https://www.ruhrtriennale.de/en/programme/rebel-rebel/200))

Accessibility and Practical Comfort

The Ruhrtriennale refers to guidelines on accessibility at the venue. Additionally, tickets on the day of the event are valid throughout the VRR for round trips with buses and regional trains in the 2nd class; return trips are possible until 3 AM the following day. This provides visitors with a comfortable arrival without additional travel efforts. ([ruhrtriennale.de](https://www.ruhrtriennale.de/en/programme/rebel-rebel/200))

Why This Date Is Worth It

Rebel Rebel promises not an ordinary concert night, but a dense music theater experience with iconic music, powerful choreography, and strong stage aesthetics. Those seeking great cultural moments, festival atmosphere, and a demanding live experience will find one of the most exciting dates of the Ruhrtriennale summer here. It is best to secure tickets early and experience this premiere moment live in Bochum. ([ruhrtriennale.de](https://www.ruhrtriennale.de/en/programme/rebel-rebel/200))

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