Built 1960-1965 by Felix Ganteführer and Fritz Hannes for the city of Recklinghausen and the federal trade union, "Deutscher Gewerkschaftsbund". Sculptures by Henry Moore. Opened 11 June 1965. 1061 seats. 2000-2001 major extension by congress and exhibition facilities, named "VCC Vestisches Cultur- und Congress Centrum". Used for opera, theatre, musical and ballet performances and for concerts during the annual May/June "Ruhrfestspiele" festival. Also used for performances, events and congresses throughout the year.

Links: www.ruhrfestspiele.de, www.vccre.de