Rebel Rebel in Bochum: David Bowie's Music Theater at the Jahrhunderthalle
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When David Bowie's vision hits the stage in Bochum
With Rebel Rebel, the Ruhrtriennale 2026 will present a new music theater that focuses on David Bowie's music. The production by Ivo Van Hove, with musical direction by Henry Hey and choreography by Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, combines contemporary commentary, dance, and sound into an intense concert experience. ([ruhrtriennale.de](https://www.ruhrtriennale.de/de/programm/rebel-rebel/200))
An evening between glam, dystopia, and great stage art
The story leads into a brutalized society where violence, isolation, and prohibition have become the norm. A young couple counters this with love and resistance – a material that charges the live atmosphere of the Jahrhunderthalle Bochum with excitement and intertwines musical orchestration, light design, and stage performance closely together. ([ruhrtriennale.de](https://www.ruhrtriennale.de/de/programm/rebel-rebel/200))
David Bowie's music as the dramatic core
Rebel Rebel connects to Bowie's artistic radicalism and translates it into a new music theater encompassing the entire body of work of the musician. Henry Hey, Bowie's longtime collaborator, shapes the musical direction; the design by Jan Versweyveld and the sound by Spatial*Junction, Erwin Sterk & Dennis Slot promise a precisely coordinated synchronization of sound, image, and movement. ([ruhrtriennale.de](https://www.ruhrtriennale.de/de/programm/rebel-rebel/200))
Noticeable intensity in the Jahrhunderthalle
The Ruhrtriennale traditionally stages its productions in prominent industrial locations in the region, and this environment enhances the concert experience on-site. For Rebel Rebel, an introduction is scheduled 45 minutes before the start; the performance lasts about two hours and will be performed in English with German and English surtitles. ([2023.ruhrtriennale.de](https://2023.ruhrtriennale.de/en/about-the-ruhrtriennale?utm_source=openai))
Travel, entry, and practical tips
The venue is the Jahrhunderthalle Bochum, An der Jahrhunderthalle 1, 44793 Bochum. Arrival is possible via public transportation to the Bochumer Verein/Jahrhunderthalle stop with lines 302, 305, 310, and bus lines 345 and 355; Ruhrtriennale tickets are valid on the event day within the VRR for round trips on buses and local trains in 2nd class. For drivers, the Westpark/Jahrhunderthalle parking garage is available; a rate of 5 euros per 24 hours applies there. ([ruhrtriennale.de](https://www.ruhrtriennale.de/de/programm/rebel-rebel/200))
Conclusion: A must-see for all who love powerful music theater
Rebel Rebel connects Bowie's legacy with contemporary stage art, strong visual language, and a darkly poetic narrative. Those seeking an intense live experience between concert, dance, and theater in Bochum will experience one of the most exciting festival evenings of summer 2026. ([ruhrtriennale.de](https://www.ruhrtriennale.de/de/programm/rebel-rebel/200))
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