Is the admission to the event free?

Yes, admission is free, and no ticket is required.

When does the event take place?

The date is July 31, 2026, starting at 11:00 AM.

What are the church's opening hours on that day?

For the Manifesta churches, the opening hours are Friday and Saturday from 11 AM to 7 PM.

Where is the St. Ludgerus Church located in Bochum?

The church is located at Kaltehardtstr. 98, 44892 Bochum.

Is the offer also open to visitors who are not bound to a church?

Yes, the format is open and invites all interested parties to art, encounter, and reflection.

Art and Faith Meet Quietly in Bochum's St. Ludgerus Church

Name: Manifesta 16 Ruhr at the St. Ludgerus Church Bochum
Start: 2026-07-31T13:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-31T21:00:00+02:00
Location: St. Ludgerus-Kirche

Manifesta 16 Ruhr: Art, Space, and Spiritual Experience at St. Ludgerus

In the St. Ludgerus Church Bochum, faith, contemporary art, and communal openness meet in the summer of 2026. The Manifesta 16 Ruhr transforms selected, rarely used churches in the Ruhr area into places of culture and encounter; admission is free. ([bochum-tourismus.de](https://www.bochum-tourismus.de/was-ist-los/veranstaltungskalender/veranstaltung/manifesta-16-ruhr-in-der-st-ludgerus-kirche-bochum-35.html))

A Space for Reflection and New Perspectives

The former church architecture opens up for a religious experience that connects silence, attention, and dialogue. Anyone who enters the St. Ludgerus Church experiences a place where spirituality and contemporary art meet respectfully. This creates space for contemplation, perception, and a quiet faith experience.

Ruhr Area, Church Space, and Cultural Mediation

The Manifesta 16 Ruhr takes place from June 21 to October 4, 2026, in Bochum, Duisburg, Essen, and Gelsenkirchen. In Bochum, the St. Ludgerus Church is one of the locations where exhibitions, installations, workshops, and event-related formats will be shown. The churches are accessible daily during designated opening hours; for the Manifesta churches, the hours are Tuesday to Thursday and Sunday from 11 AM to 6 PM, and Friday and Saturday from 11 AM to 7 PM. ([bochum-tourismus.de](https://www.bochum-tourismus.de/was-ist-los/veranstaltungskalender/veranstaltung/manifesta-16-ruhr-in-der-st-ludgerus-kirche-bochum-35.html))

Community in Langendreer

The Catholic parish of Liebfrauen Bochum describes Trinity as a youth pastoral center in and at the St. Ludgerus Church in Langendreer. An environment is created there that makes faith and community newly experienceable and remains open for young people. This orientation also shapes the atmosphere around the event location. ([liebfrauen-bochum.com](https://www.liebfrauen-bochum.com/gemeinden/trinity/))

Visit on Site

The address of the church is Kaltehardtstr. 98 in 44892 Bochum. The event is designed as an open cultural and faith format, admission is free, and no ticket is required. Visitors are recommended to arrive relaxed with time for the tour, impressions, and conversation. ([bochum-tourismus.de](https://www.bochum-tourismus.de/was-ist-los/veranstaltungskalender/veranstaltung/manifesta-16-ruhr-in-der-st-ludgerus-kirche-bochum-35.html))

Conclusion

Manifesta 16 Ruhr at the St. Ludgerus Church Bochum connects church space, art, and spiritual openness into a unique experience in the Ruhr area. Those who engage with this place experience a quiet, inspiring, and communal afternoon. Discover it live on site and experience the special atmosphere for yourself.