Manifesta 16 Ruhr at St. Ludgerus Church Bochum: Art meets faith
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Manifesta 16 Ruhr: Experience art, church, and community in Bochum
The Manifesta 16 Ruhr opens a special space for faith, art, and encounters at St. Ludgerus Church. In the midst of a church setting, a spiritual atmosphere is created where religious experience and contemporary art meet. Admission is free, and the program is designed as an open offer for all interested. ([bochum-tourismus.de](https://www.bochum-tourismus.de/was-ist-los/veranstaltungskalender/veranstaltung/manifesta-16-ruhr-in-der-st-ludgerus-kirche-bochum-89.html))
A church space becomes a place of perception
Manifesta 16 Ruhr relocates artistic works, workshops, and installations to former and underutilized church buildings in the Ruhr area. For Bochum, St. Ludgerus Church is part of this unique parcours, which makes post-war churches visible as places of community, remembrance, and new interpretation. ([bochum-tourismus.de](https://www.bochum-tourismus.de/was-ist-los/veranstaltungskalender/veranstaltung/manifesta-16-ruhr-in-der-st-ludgerus-kirche-bochum-89.html))
Spiritual depth and cultural openness
The event connects faith experience and cultural reflection. The concept of Manifesta 16 Ruhr places dialogue, participation, and encounter at the center, thus creating a framework in which visitors can experience the church as a vibrant space of presence. ([bochum-tourismus.de](https://www.bochum-tourismus.de/was-ist-los/veranstaltungskalender/veranstaltung/manifesta-16-ruhr-in-der-st-ludgerus-kirche-bochum-89.html))
Practical information for your visit
The Bochum date is set for Friday, October 2, 2026. The Manifesta churches are open on Fridays and Saturdays from 11 am to 7 pm, and admission is free. St. Ludgerus Church is located in Langendreer at Kaltehardtstraße 98 in 44892 Bochum. ([bochum-tourismus.de](https://www.bochum-tourismus.de/was-ist-los/veranstaltungskalender/veranstaltung/manifesta-16-ruhr-in-der-st-ludgerus-kirche-bochum-89.html))
Official channels
The youth pastoral center Trinity at St. Ludgerus Church refers to its official Facebook and Instagram channels. The parish of Liebfrauen Bochum also lists Facebook and Instagram as follow-up channels. ([liebfrauen-bochum.com](https://www.liebfrauen-bochum.com/gemeinden/trinity/))
Conclusion
Those who visit Manifesta 16 Ruhr at St. Ludgerus Church will experience an open church space between art, spirituality, and community. The event invites you to experience the special atmosphere on-site live and rediscover the church space. ([bochum-tourismus.de](https://www.bochum-tourismus.de/was-ist-los/veranstaltungskalender/veranstaltung/manifesta-16-ruhr-in-der-st-ludgerus-kirche-bochum-89.html))
