Zollverein is an important venue for the Ruhr area-wide ExtraSchicht, a summer night when breathtaking industrial facilities become locations for spectacular performances.

ExtraSchicht

This annual event sees the whole Ruhr region come alive overnight as a celebration of its history.

On the last Saturday of June, the annual ExtraSchicht event takes over the night and electrifies the masses with a reimagining of the industrial heritage of the Ruhr Metropolis.

It all began in 2001 from an idea to celebrate the industrial heritage of the region. About 2000 artists come together for a series of concepts that take place between 6pm and 2am.

With almost 50 venues in more than 20 cities, the night of nights attracts about 200,000 visitors each year. Today, the programme includes around 500 events with: classical music, rock and pop, theatre, comedy, light art, special tours, a firework display and much more. A mobility concept with shuttle buses that commute between the venues and free public transport allows visitors to comfortably change between locations and cities.

Zollverein, as a landmark of the Ruhr area, is one of the main venues. If you are in the region at the end of June, a night of exciting experiences and unexpected discoveries awaits you.

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