The Jury Experience at the Mercatorhalle Duisburg: Audience Becomes the Jury

A courtroom as a stage: When AI negotiates guilt and conscience

With The Jury Experience – Death by AI: Who Pays the Price?, an immersive live theater courtroom drama will take place in September 2026 at the Mercatorhalle Duisburg. The audience takes on the role of jurors, listens to testimonies, examines evidence, and ultimately renders a verdict themselves. The production combines stage, debate, and moral intensification into a theatrical experience that not only entertains but also raises questions of responsibility in the age of artificial intelligence. The official time frame for Duisburg is from 5:45 PM to 7:15 PM; ticket prices start at 27 euros. ([duisburglive.de](https://www.duisburglive.de/event/2026/09/26/the-jury-experience-tod-durch-ki-wer-zahlt-den-preis-20260926-1/?cHash=d4e2e6294a8e3c7555e3604c23e79065&utm_source=openai))

When the stage becomes a tribunal

The play unfolds its tension from a conflict that is both timely and classic: a self-driving car causes a fatal accident, but the question of guilt remains unanswered. This is exactly where the drama begins. No simple resolution, no comfortable distance, but an evening in which the audience weighs the arguments and examines their own perception. The creators describe the format as an immersive courtroom case played in over 150 cities, placing the verdict entirely in the hands of those present. ([thejuryexperience.com](https://thejuryexperience.com/))

An evening full of tension, acoustics, and audience reaction

The Mercatorhalle provides the perfect setting: excellent acoustics, barrier-free access, foyers, and a professional event structure create that theater atmosphere where every word counts. Visitor information from the hall mentions ground-level access, elevators, a tactile guiding system, and an audio system with hearing loops available upon request. A cloakroom is also available; depending on the event, it may be free or have a fee. ([mercatorhalle.de](https://www.mercatorhalle.de/fuer-besucher/besucherinformationen/))

Precise staging, clear questions, high relevance

The effectiveness of this courtroom drama lies in its careful conception: the script, staging, and direction come from Agustina Videla and Pablo Destito according to the event page. The format focuses on analytical intensification rather than overwhelming effects. It is theatrical art in the mode of the present, with ethical friction, rhetorical sharpness, and an audience reaction that does not end in applause but expresses genuine decisions. The official page also emphasizes the interactive character, where the audience reviews evidence, questions motives, and votes on the outcome of the case. ([duisburglive.de](https://www.duisburglive.de/event/2026/09/26/the-jury-experience-tod-durch-ki-wer-zahlt-den-preis-20260926-1/?cHash=d4e2e6294a8e3c7555e3604c23e79065&utm_source=openai))

Practical tips for the visit

For the evening in Duisburg, an early arrival is recommended. The Mercatorhalle currently notes limited parking options around the venue; the FAQ also mentions about 670 parking spaces in the CityPalais parking garage, from where you can take an elevator directly to the hall. Entrance to the foyer usually begins about an hour before the start, with hall admission around 30 minutes prior. Tickets are not sold on site but can be purchased through the Fever app or the Fever website. ([mercatorhalle.de](https://www.mercatorhalle.de/fuer-besucher/besucherinformationen/))

Conclusion: A theater evening that demands judgment

The Jury Experience – Death by AI: Who Pays the Price? promises not an easy theater experience but an evening with a compelling pull, reflection, and immediate participation. Anyone wishing to experience live in Duisburg how an ethical case becomes an intense stage experience should mark this date. Here, not only the stage decides - here, the audience decides. ([duisburglive.de](https://www.duisburglive.de/event/2026/09/26/the-jury-experience-tod-durch-ki-wer-zahlt-den-preis-20260926-1/?cHash=d4e2e6294a8e3c7555e3604c23e79065&utm_source=openai))

Official channels of The Jury Experience:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejuryexperience/
• Facebook: No official profile found
• YouTube: No official profile found
• Website: https://thejuryexperience.com/

Sources:

• Duisburg Live - The Jury Experience – Death by AI: Who Pays the Price?
• The Jury Experience - Official Website
• Mercatorhalle Duisburg - Visitor Information
• Mercatorhalle Duisburg - FAQ
• City of Duisburg - Mercatorhalle in CityPalais