Heilig-Kreuz-Kirche

In the location's words:

The church in the south-east of Gelsenkirchen is an impressive architectural masterpiece from a time when both the city and the church still had considerable building funds on the eve of the Great Depression. This church combines the architectural styles of Brick Expressionism and New Objectivity. The Gründerzeit façades on Bochumer Straße, which today shine in new splendor, bear witness to this zeitgeist together with the church.

Profaned in 2007, the former sacred building was left to decay. It was not until nine years later, in 2016, that the city of Gelsenkirchen made the courageous decision to buy the church and convert it into a prestigious cultural venue. With the help of a not inconsiderable grant of almost 10 million euros from the state of North Rhine-Westphalia from the "Strong districts - strong people" funding program, an incomparable cultural venue was created in the Ruhr region, which emschertainment breathes fascinating new life into.

As soon as you cross the threshold from the vibrant life of Bochumer Straße into the church interior and enter the large, inviting hall with its huge parabolic arches, you are greeted by an atmosphere of calm and contemplation and literally overwhelmed by its charisma. The warm light that falls through the church windows creates an inviting atmosphere and gives the room a soft glow. The tranquil walls bear witness to a bygone era and lend the church a calming aura. Here, every event becomes an unforgettable experience.

The nave, the heart of the building and, alongside the church on Berlin's Hollenzollernplatz, the largest of its kind in German brick expressionism, is ideal for top-class concert events, cabaret formats, conferences, congresses and meetings of various genres as well as galas and shows with up to 800 visitors.