ExtraSchicht in der Hl. Kreuz Kirche & im Quartier Bochumer Straße

A New Era of Entrepreneurship in the Creative District

The magnificent facades on Bochumer Straße still bear witness to Gelsenkirchen’s era of large-scale industry. But in Ückendorf, a “new Gründerzeit” began long ago: Where a cast-steel mill and coal mine once set the pace, culture, creativity, and gastronomy now shape the Ruhr region’s most exciting Cinderella story.

Inside the Heilig-Kreuz Church, an impressive video mapping project transforms the vaulted ceiling into a luminous work of art, accompanied by electronic sounds. Outside, studios and backyards open their doors, while restaurants and creative minds invite visitors to explore. Guided tours lead through a neighborhood on the rise, where industrial history meets new ideas. A night full of urban energy, light, and vibrant stories.

6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., every 15 minutes, duration 30 minutes
Guidedtours: Locals show you their favorite spots
Location/Meeting Point: Starting point at the information desk in front of the church
Time-slot ticket required: pick up in advance at the Info Point

6:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m., every 20 minutes
Video mapping on the church ceiling
Location/Meeting point: Holy Cross Church (inside)

6:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Chill live beats from the Cute Community
Location/Meeting Point: Backyards at Bochumer Str. 134–142
Lineup:
6:00 PM – FINIBAGGIES
7:30 PM – DJ NMJ
9:00 PM – ELLA M.
10:30 PM – SYMPHY

6:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.
Bonus: Explore the neighborhood on your own
Location/Meeting Point: Cafés, bars, studios, shops, gardens