When does the performance start?

The performance starts on September 18, 2026, at 20:00.

Where does German Autumn take place?

The venue is the Jahrhunderthalle Bochum, An der Jahrhunderthalle 1 in 44793 Bochum.

How much does a ticket cost?

Tickets are available from 25 euros.

Is there an introduction before the performance?

Yes, an introduction takes place 45 minutes before the performance in the upper foyer of the Jahrhunderthalle.

What is the best way to travel there?

The recommended tram lines are 302, 305, and 310, as well as bus lines 345 and 355 to Bochumer Verein/Jahrhunderthalle.

Is there parking available?

Yes, the Westpark parking garage at the Jahrhunderthalle is open. The daily price is 5 euros, cashless and with license plate recognition.

A theater evening about freedom, loss, and memory in Bochum's industrial cathedral

Name: German Autumn
Start: 2026-09-18T22:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-19T00:00:00+02:00
Location: Jahrhunderthalle Bochum

An evening between history, present, and great stage art

With German Autumn, the Ruhrtriennale 2026 brings a new theater event to the Jahrhunderthalle Bochum. The world premiere by Christopher Rüping and the ensemble of the Deutsches Theater Berlin opens an intense view on memory, freedom, and the question of how history feels in the present.

A material that gets under your skin

At the center is Stig Dagerman's literary travel report from 1946. The piece follows the traces of a destroyed country and connects the echoes of war, loss, and societal upheaval with a contemporary perspective on responsibility and freedom. From this, a theater evening with depth, tension, and strong audience mood emerges.

The Jahrhunderthalle as an impressive stage

The Jahrhunderthalle Bochum provides the appropriate ambiance: industrial architecture, spacious rooms, and an atmosphere that enhances every detail of the performance. Those seeking an event experience with a special aura will not only witness a performance here but also a powerful interplay of place, direction, and emotional impact.

Organization, entry, and visit on-site

The performance begins on September 18, 2026, at 20:00. An introduction takes place 45 minutes prior in the upper foyer. For travel, public transport is recommended with lines 302, 305, 310, as well as bus lines 345 and 355 to Bochumer Verein/Jahrhunderthalle. For drivers, the Westpark parking garage is available, including barrier-free parking with license plate recognition at a daily price of 5 euros.

Why this theater evening is worth your while

German Autumn combines dramatic precision, strong imagery, and historical relevance into a dense evening for theater fans, festival visitors, and culturally interested guests from the Ruhr area. Those who wish to experience demanding acting in an extraordinary setting should mark this date and discover the premiere live in Bochum.