An exciting new cultural venue opened in Munich's Aubing district in 2024: The Bergson invites you to concerts, parties and gastronomy on around 20,000 square metres. Germany's largest gallery space is also located on the site.
Munich is growing – and with it the city's cultural and artistic offerings. In the westernmost district of Aubing, a huge area opened in spring 2024 that not only surprises with its dimensions, but also with its diverse offering: the Bergson. Many years of renovation work have gone into this cultural centre, which is located in a listed industrial ruin from the 1920s. The 25 metre high atrium is spectacular, where you can party, dance and listen to concerts.
The programme includes a wide range of events from high culture to subculture: exhibitions, classical concerts, piano recitals, but also parties, plays for families and moderated discussions on contemporary political topics. Special attention is paid to the locality of the artists and musicians booked: Around 100 locals are among the “Bergson Artists“ who are regularly involved – including, for example, the Jazzrausch Bigband.
Another cultural highlight is undoubtedly the König Bergson Gallery, which will occupy a total of three exhibition spaces within the Kunstkraftwerk. Exhibitions will be on display across a total area of around 2,000 square metres – making this gallery space for contemporary art one of the largest in the whole of Germany. The gallery, located in the silos of the Bergson Kunstkraftwerk, is open daily from 11.00 to 19.00; admission is free.
You certainly won’t get bored on the site, as the Bergson also runs its own academy offering lectures and discussion panels. Refreshments are available at the Anima day bar and the Zeitlang restaurant, which promises casual fine dining. In summer, you can also make yourself comfortable in the cosy beer garden. There are occasional events for families and children, and the glass lift, at a height of 25 metres, offers a fantastic view of the historic boiler house. Alongside the varied cultural programme, the unique architecture is also well worth a visit.
