Anniversary: 20 years of the Friends of the Ruhrtriennale
2.7.2025The Friends of the Ruhrtriennale have been reliable partners of the festival for two decades – with idealistic, financial and personal support. With over 50 sponsored projects and around 450 members, the Freundeskreis is now an active network of culture enthusiasts. Members receive exclusive insights behind the scenes, invitations to rehearsals, preferential ticket access and offers for joint cultural trips. For young people up to the age of 35 who are interested in culture, there is the Club.Ruhr – membership is possible from just €20 per year.
„For 20 years, the Freundeskreis has brought together people who are passionate about exceptional art and the Ruhrtriennale. We are proud of what we have achieved together – and look forward to actively shaping the future of this unique festival with new members.“
This year's Prologue, the festival kick-off for the Freundeskreis, will celebrate the 20th anniversary. Members will experience the dress rehearsal of the sold-out opening premiere, I Did It My Way, directed by Ivo van Hove and starring Larissa Sirah Herden and Lars Eidinger.
Another highlight of the anniversary year is the new information stand, Ruhrtriennale Connect, run by members of the Freundeskreis. Located in the foyers of the venues, it is an open meeting point where festival visitors can exchange ideas, particularly those who are attending alone.