Didn’t the Stadthalle Görlitz open in 1910? The Stadthalle Görlitz stands before you. It is a monument to Görlitz’s ambition. This concert house rivals those between Dresden and Breslau.
Built for the Silesian Music Festivals, the Stadthalle Görlitz aimed high. Görlitz sought to be a central hub in Europe. The Stadthalle Görlitz quickly set acoustic standards.
Inside, imagine glamorous concerts. These events cemented the Stadthalle Görlitz’s reputation. It became a unique concert and event venue. The Stadthalle Görlitz embodies European history. It reminds us of our responsibilities. This hall is integral to the city’s cultural memory.
In 2004, economic and structural issues forced its closure. A renovation attempt in 2012 failed due to finances. Octavian Ursu, Görlitz’s Mayor, sees the Stadthalle’s renovation as vital. He believes it will enhance the region’s cultural life. It will create an international meeting place.
The City of Görlitz manages the Stadthalle Görlitz’s renovation. The Görlitz Cultural Service Company helps with the operation. They are a subsidiary of the city. Funding comes from the Free State of Saxony and the Federal Government. The Görlitz City Council approved these funds in June 2024.
The goal now is to complete the Stadthalle Görlitz’s renovation. The aim is to bring this significant concert hall back to life. Since January 2025, the Stadthalle Görlitz has been closed for construction. You can follow the progress online.
Explore the Stadthalle Görlitz with an interactive tour. The Görlitz Cultural Service Company plans construction tours from mid-2025. Contact them with any questions.
The Stadthalle Görlitz Foundation supports this grand project. Founded in 2017, it involves the city, the Stadthalle support association, and others. The Stadthalle Görlitz looks back on a rich history. It is closely linked to the Silesian Music Festivals.
These festivals began in 1876. Görlitz first hosted in 1878 in a wooden hall on Wilhelmsplatz. In 1872, the structure moved to the Neisse River. A new building was needed for the growing crowds.
Around 1900, architect Bernhard Sehring designed the Stadthalle Görlitz. He also designed the Staatstheater Cottbus. Sehring received the Schinkel Prize in 1882.
The Stadthalle Görlitz opened in 1910. It hosted the Silesian Music Festival until 1942. The Sauer organ was integral from the start. It has 72 voices and is one of Sauer’s last works. It is the only original concert organ with late-romantic sound.
The Stadthalle Görlitz’s foundation stone was laid in June 1906. The building’s costs totaled 1.14 million marks. On May 9, 1908, the ceiling collapsed. Five died and eleven were injured. The inner hall was badly damaged. The festive inauguration took place on October 27, 1910. About 2200 guests attended.
The Stadthalle Görlitz is the largest concert hall between Berlin and Prague. The Great Hall seats around 1400 people. After World War II, concerts continued. From 1946 to 1957, the Görlitz Music Weeks took place.
Besides music, the Stadthalle Görlitz hosted congresses and sports. A circus even performed here. The Stadthalle Görlitz is located on the 15th meridian. European time is set to Görlitz time. A monument marks this spot. Near the Polish border, the Stadthalle Görlitz connects. It bridges Görlitz and Zgorjelec.
The Stadthalle Görlitz closed on December 31, 2004. This was due to financial and structural issues. A bridge park project aims to restore and modernize it. The Stadthalle Görlitz support association advocates for its preservation. They want a swift construction start.
The association believes the Stadthalle Görlitz is vital. Without it, artists are only accessible in distant cities. The Görlitz Stadthalle is worth supporting.