Heilig-Kreuz-Kirche for Events in Gelsenkirchen

Following an extensive and innovative transformation, Heilig-Kreuz-Kirche has evolved from a monumental church into a multifunctional event venue while preserving its remarkable architectural heritage.

Whether you’re hosting a congress, conference, meeting, presentation or cultural event, this listed Brick Expressionist landmark provides a truly exceptional setting for 50 to 800 guests. The venue also offers an impressive backdrop for high-end film productions and professional photo shoots.

Flexible Event Spaces & High-End Technology

The former nave combines historic brick architecture with contemporary interior design, accommodating up to 450 guests in theatre-style seating or 800 guests for standing events. A stylish foyer welcomes attendees and is perfectly suited for registration, networking or coffee breaks.

Behind the listed façade, you’ll find cutting-edge event technology, including a permanent stage, an acoustically optimised sound system delivering crystal-clear speech intelligibility, and an innovative LED lighting concept that showcases your event or brand to perfection.

Catering & Full-Service Event Management

As the exclusive venue operator, emschertainment GmbH provides comprehensive event management—from the initial planning stages through to technical production and on-site support.

Catering is individually tailored to your event, whether you require a light business lunch, creative finger food or an elegant gala dinner.

Location & Accessibility

The venue enjoys excellent transport connections. Tram line 302 provides a direct link to Gelsenkirchen Central Station, with the Heilig-Kreuz-Kirche stop located right outside the venue.

Thanks to its proximity to the A40 and A42 motorways, guests can also reach the venue quickly by car from Essen, Bochum and Dortmund. Parking facilities are available in the immediate vicinity.

Fact sheet of Heilig-Kreuz-Kirche Gelsenkirchen

Quick overview

Number of event spaces: 2
Largest Area: 400 m²
Max. capacity : 800 PAX
Theater seating: 21 PAX
Banquet seating: 250 PAX
Nearest train station: 0.8 km
Nearest airport: 39 km
Nearest Motorway: 2 km

Event spaces

Room Size (m²) L × W (m) Height (m) Banquet Gala Row Seating Standing Reception
Kirchenschiff (Hauptsaal)

Die Heilig-Kreuz-Kirche in Gelsenkirchen vereint eine eindrucksvolle und atemberaubende Atmosphäre mit moderner Veranstaltungstechnik auf höchstem Niveau. Das lichtdurchflutete Kirchenschiff mit seiner klaren Architektur schafft von Beginn an eine besondere Stimmung und bildet eine außergewöhnliche Kulisse für unterschiedlichste Veranstaltungsformate. Ein besonderer Fokus liegt auf der außergewöhnlichen Lichttechnik: Durch eine vielseitig einsetzbare Beleuchtung lassen sich individuelle Lichtstimmungen realisieren – von dezent und zurückhaltend für feierliche Anlässe bis hin zu dynamischen Inszenierungen für Konzerte, Lesungen oder kulturelle Events. Architektur und Raumwirkung können gezielt betont und immer wieder neu interpretiert werden

405 27.00 × 15.00 20.00 250 150

Runde Tische

618 800

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