Pumpwerk Wilhelmshaven: Your Guide To Events & Culture
Looking for a place where music thrives, community blossoms, and history echoes? The Pumpwerk in Wilhelmshaven is not just a venue; it's a cultural cornerstone where memories are made and celebrated.
The Kulturzentrum Pumpwerk's event calendar is your comprehensive guide to current and upcoming events happening within and around the Pumpwerk. This historic industrial building, now transformed, boasts a distinctive, international flair, making it an ideal venue for a wide variety of programs. From live music to cultural festivals, the Pumpwerk offers a vibrant array of experiences that cater to diverse tastes. Its transformation from a functional industrial site to a thriving cultural hub tells a story of preservation, innovation, and community engagement.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Pumpwerk Wilhelmshaven |
| Location | Wilhelmshaven, Germany |
| Type | Cultural Center (formerly industrial building) |
| History | Saved from demolition in 1975 by Ingo Sommer, transformed into a socio-cultural center |
| Events | Music, cabaret, comedy, readings, panel discussions, youth programs, and more |
| Signature Event | Wilhelmshavener Musiksommer (Wilhelmshaven Music Summer) - every Wednesday from May to September |
| Musiksommer Details | Free entry, bands perform from 7 PM to 10 PM |
| Audience | Diverse - students, families, seniors, hipsters, conservatives, etc. |
| Upcoming Event Example 1 | Mittwochs am Pumpwerk on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Wilhelmshaven, Germany |
| Upcoming Event Example 2 | Happening at Pumpwerk Wilhelmshaven on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at 6:00 PM CEST |
| Notable Figure | Ingo Sommer (former head of the building authority, now professor of architectural history) |
| Past Events | Performances by numerous artists in music, cabaret, comedy, and more |
| Partner City Performance | Led Zap from Commercy performing rock and pop covers at Pumpwerk Hockenheim |
| Reference Link | Official Wilhelmshaven Website |
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