ExtraSchicht at Duisburg Campus: Experience Research, Culture, and Night Sparkle


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A Night Full of Research, Light, and Ruhr Area Atmosphere
On June 27, 2026, the University of Duisburg-Essen opens its Duisburg campus for ExtraSchicht and highlights STEM research, technology, and science. Between laboratories, stage moments, and hands-on activities, an event experience emerges that strongly connects industrial culture and future thinking. The night runs from 6:00 PM to 2:00 AM the following day. ([uni-due.de](https://www.uni-due.de/extraschicht2026/))
Science You Can Touch
The campus transforms into a lively experience area. Visitors discover tours, exhibitions, and participatory activities, meet humanoid robots, experience applied AI, and gain insights into research on energy, mobility, water, materials, and digitization. Science becomes a tangible festival format with a strong audience atmosphere. ([uni-due.de](https://www.uni-due.de/extraschicht2026/))
Spaces That Are Usually Hidden
The ExtraSchicht leads to places that are usually not freely accessible in everyday life. At the Duisburg campus, areas like M-Bereich, ZHO, NETZ, the Fraunhofer inHaus Center, the Gerhard Mercator House, and the Audimax LX open their doors. This mix of research, art, and stage programming shapes the unique event experience. ([uni-due.de](https://www.uni-due.de/extraschicht2026/))
Travel, Tickets, and Practical Information
The event takes place at several locations on the Duisburg campus. Information points are located, among other places, at area M, at Lotharstraße 55, and in front of the LA building at Lotharstraße 65a. Tickets are available in advance, online, and at the box office on the evening of the event. According to official ticket information, the regular wristband costs 22 euros in advance, reduced 17 euros, on the day of the event 25 euros; the venue ticket costs 15 euros. Children under 6 years have free admission. ([uni-due.de](https://www.uni-due.de/extraschicht2026/))
Accessibility and Catering
The ExtraSchicht emphasizes accessibility at many venues, and many offerings are language-independent. Furthermore, almost all venues serve food and drinks from 6:00 PM to 2:00 AM. For a relaxed evening, planning your arrival and tour around the campus in advance is worthwhile. ([www2.extraschicht.de](https://www2.extraschicht.de/))
Conclusion: The ExtraSchicht at Duisburg Campus combines science, culture, and night atmosphere into a special experience in the Ruhr area. Anyone who wants to experience research differently should catch this date live. ([uni-due.de](https://www.uni-due.de/extraschicht2026/))
Official Channels of ExtraSchicht:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/extraschicht/?hl=de
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/extraschicht/?locale=de_DE
- YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCZtHrhIGCUTAkG5FtQy4IRA
- TikTok: no official profile found










