When does the BREL performance start?

The performance begins on 31.08.2026 at 21:00.

How long does the evening last?

Ruhrtriennale indicates a duration of 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Is there an intermission?

No intermission is indicated in the available event information.

Where does BREL take place?

In the foundry hall at Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord, Emscherstr. 71, 47137 Duisburg.

How do I get to the venue by public transport?

By tram 903 to Landschaftspark Nord or by bus 936 to the main entrance of Landschaftspark.

Is the venue accessible?

Yes, the foundry hall has wheelchair access.

BREL ignites a quiet fire of dance, chanson, and memory in Duisburg

Name: BREL | Ruhrtriennale 2026
Start: 2026-08-31T23:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-01T00:20:00+02:00
Location: Gießhalle im Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord

When chanson becomes body: BREL in the foundry hall

With BREL, Ruhrtriennale 2026 brings an evening to Duisburg that transforms dance and chanson into a vibrant stage language. The German premiere connects Jacques Brel's musical world with the choreographic signature of Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker and dancer Solal Mariotte – as a poetic dialogue of three generations, not as a mere illustration of a legend. The performance is scheduled for 31 August 2026 at 21:00 in the foundry hall at Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord. ([ruhrtriennale.de](https://www.ruhrtriennale.de/de/programm/brel/202?utm_source=openai))

Between seduction and resistance

Jacques Brel represents chansons that intertwine delicate love lyrics with sharp social critique. This is precisely where the production sets in: De Keersmaeker, whose artistic language is closely intertwined with music, geometry, and precise movement, seeks with Mariotte a vibrant form for Brel's repertoire. Ruhrtriennale describes the work as a vulnerable, humorous, and at the same time powerful embodiment of the songs. ([ruhrtriennale.de](https://www.ruhrtriennale.de/en/programme/brel/202))

A stage of industry, light, and echo

The foundry hall in Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord gives the stage experience a rough, unmistakable theater atmosphere. The venue offers around 1,500 seating places, is designed for large formats, and has wheelchair access as well as a freight elevator; at the same time, the hall is located in the midst of one of the most impressive industrial monuments of the region. Ruhrtriennale indicates a duration of 1 hour 20 minutes for the evening; performances will be in French with French and German projections on stage. ([landschaftspark.de](https://www.landschaftspark.de/veranstaltungslocations/giesshalle/))

Travel with festival bonus

The connection is practical and culture-friendly: Tram 903 runs to the stop Landschaftspark Nord, bus 936 to the main entrance of Landschaftspark. For those arriving by car, there is parking directly across from the main entrance at Emscherstraße 71; parking is free. Ruhrtriennale tickets are additionally valid on the day of the event throughout the VRR for round trips on buses and commuter trains of class 2. ([ruhrtriennale.de](https://www.ruhrtriennale.de/en/programme/brel/202))

Conclusion: An evening that brings movement and memory together

BREL promises a sensual stage experience between musical memory, dance precision, and industrial monumentality. Those enthusiastic about contemporary dance, clever dramaturgy, and strong body images will experience an evening that resonates long after. This concert and dance event deserves the live encounter in the room, not the distance on the screen. ([ruhrtriennale.de](https://www.ruhrtriennale.de/en/programme/brel/202))