When does History, Art & Sound start?

The tour begins on November 15, 2026, at 2 PM.

Where does the tour take place?

Meeting point is under the archway at the portal building of Gaswerk Augsburg, Am Alten Gaswerk 1 - 20, 86156 Augsburg.

What is the cost of participation?

Participation in History, Art & Sound is free.

What can visitors expect during the tour?

The program includes a walk through outdoor artworks, visits to the studios in the social building and kiln house, the GAGA Gallery, and insights into rehearsal spaces and recording studios.

Is registration required?

Pre-registration is possible online. Participation is limited to a maximum of 30 people; remaining spots will be assigned on-site.

Is the event accessible for wheelchair users?

Specific information regarding the accessibility of this tour has not been published.

History, Art & Sound: Where Industrial History Comes Alive with Art and Music

Name: History, Art & Sound
Start: 2026-11-15T14:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-15T16:00:00+01:00
Location: Gaswerk Augsburg

History, Art & Sound: Art, Music, and Industrial History at Gaswerk Augsburg

Gaswerk Augsburg transforms industrial history into a vibrant art experience. During the History, Art & Sound tour on November 15, 2026, visitors will discover historical architecture, contemporary art, studios, and musical working spaces in an extraordinary cultural area.

Where Industrial History Meets Contemporary Art

Since 2019, Gaswerk has been home to artists from various disciplines. The tour connects the historic atmosphere of the area with an immediate view of the works: After a walk through the outdoor art installations, the path leads into the studios in the social building and the kiln house.

The exhibition situation does not occur in a neutral White Cube but in a striking industrial environment. Brick, steel, vast halls, and traces of former energy production create an encompassing backdrop for painting, sculpture, installation, and experimental forms of contemporary art.

GAGA Gallery and Creative Insights

A highlight is the visit to the GAGA Gallery. There, various artistic positions and individual working methods meet. The tour provides insights into the processes behind the works, making cultural education an immediate aesthetic experience.

Rather than just observing art from a distance, guests experience spaces, materials, and working atmospheres right on site. This proximity to artistic production lends a special authenticity to the exhibition atmosphere.

Sound, Rehearsal Spaces, and Musical Energy

The second focus is on sound. In the music box, different bands give insights into their rehearsal spaces and recording studios. This expands the visual examination of the works by adding an acoustic dimension: Sounds, rhythms, and musical ideas are experienced as part of the creative Gaswerk cosmos.

History, Art & Sound thus brings together several art forms and cultural expressions. Fine arts, music, architecture, and industrial history enter into a dialogue that makes Gaswerk visible as a center for art, encounters, and the creative economy.

Gaswerk as a Cultural Monument

The municipal utilities of Augsburg provide around 5,000 square meters of subsidized space for rehearsal rooms and studios on the site. Historical building complexes are gradually being renovated and opened for music, art, and encounters. The tour vividly illustrates this transformation, showing how a former industrial enterprise is acquiring new cultural functions.

The history of the large gas holder is also part of the program. In a half-hour presentation, the friends of Gaswerk inform about 70 years of the gas holder – from the laying of the foundation stone to its development into an art object.

Conclusion: An Art Experience Between Past and Future

History, Art & Sound offers an unusual combination of art tour, studio visit, music, and industrial culture. The limited group size allows for intense impressions and personal insights. Those who want to experience Augsburg's creative scene, historical architecture, and contemporary art in a special exhibition atmosphere should attend this live tour at Gaswerk.