Gewandhaus

The Gewandhaus in Leipzig, located at Augustusplatz 8, offers a comprehensive range of meeting, conference, and event facilities. Here is a detailed description of the available function rooms and their capacities, along with the services they provide:

Function Rooms and Capacities

• Large Hall (Großer Saal)

• Capacity: 1,900 guests
• Setup: Theatre-type setup
• Services: Ideal for concerts, evening events, and large-scale gatherings. The hall features exceptional acoustic conditions and is designed like an amphitheatre.

• Mendelssohn Hall

• Capacity: Up to 498 guests
• Setup Options:
• Theatre-style for 498 persons
• Classroom setup for 250 persons
• Round-table setup for approximately 250 persons
• Services: A multi-functional hall suitable for a variety of events including conferences, exhibitions, and receptions. The hall is equipped with a 100 m² stage and 44 separate risers, which are infinitely adjustable up to a height of 150 cm. It also features a 60 m² projection screen and connections for outside broadcast vehicles.

• Foyers

• Schumann Corner: 130 m²
• Large Hall Foyer: Approximately 1,200 m²
• Mendelssohn Foyer: Approximately 450 m²
• Services: The foyers are ideal for receptions, press conferences, and exhibitions. They can be furnished with various seating and table arrangements to suit the event’s needs. Audiovisual and lighting requirements can be fully catered for by the employment of mobile equipment directly linked to the Gewandhaus’s studios.

• Arthur Nikisch Room

• Capacity: 45 m²
• Services: This room is perfect for VIP lounges and offers a unique ambience. It is a multi-purpose space suitable for orchestral concerts, chamber music, choral concerts, solo recitals, readings, conventions, conferences, symposia, presentations, and festive banquets.

• Consultation Room

• Capacity: 40 m²
• Services: Designed for meetings, smaller lectures, and film and visual presentations. It is centrally connected to all facilities and systems of the Gewandhaus, making it an ideal nerve center for more complex events. Audiovisual equipment can be provided as required.

• Gallery Foyer

• Capacity: Approximately 1,200 m²
• Services: This area is ideal for staging diverse events, particularly exhibitions. It provides a continuous promenade encircling the Great Hall and offers ample space for various activities.

Additional Services

• Audiovisual and Lighting: The Gewandhaus offers an extensive range of mobile equipment to cater to all audiovisual and lighting requirements.

• Furniture and Seating: The function rooms can be temporarily furnished with a variety of seating and tables to suit the event’s needs.

• Catering: The Gewandhaus has a well-coordinated team of catering staff to ensure that all events are well-supported.

• Accessibility: Both the Large Hall and the Mendelssohn Hall are easily accessible for mobility-impaired guests and wheelchair users.

• Logistics: The Schumann Corner and the terraces bordering it can be placed at your disposal for receptions and interval gastronomy.

The Gewandhaus provides a rich environment for various events, combining historical significance with modern amenities to ensure a successful and memorable experience.