When does the listening walk take place?

On September 8, 2026, from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM.

Where is the meeting point?

At Ilse-Kibgis-Platz, Harthorststraße 1, 45899 Gelsenkirchen.

How much does participation cost?

Participation is free of charge.

What can participants expect?

A guided walk over the square with several stations where the soundscape is consciously perceived and discussed together.

Is the offer suitable for everyone?

It is aimed at anyone interested in experiencing public space with their ears.

Is there more information about the program?

The listening walk takes place simultaneously with the format Sustainability in Everyday Life - Inform, Experiment, Participate.

How does the Ilse-Kibgis-Platz sound?

Name: How does the Ilse-Kibgis-Platz sound?
Start: 2026-09-08T17:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-08T19:30:00+02:00
Location: Ilse-Kibigs-Platz

A listening walk that makes the Ilse-Kibgis-Platz newly experienceable

On September 8, 2026, the city of Gelsenkirchen invites you to a special workshop at the Ilse-Kibgis-Platz. The listening walk intentionally focuses on what often goes unnoticed in everyday life: the acoustics of public space. Between 3:30 PM and 5:30 PM, participants will explore the square at several stations and experience the event atmosphere with heightened hearing.

The square as a sound space

The focus is on the question of how the square sounds before, during, and after a temporary event. Sounds are not only perceived but also categorized collectively: What feels lively, what is burdensome, what shapes the visit? This approach connects event planning with urban perception and turns the walk into an immediate event experience for all who wish to experience their neighborhood with new senses.

Participate, observe, discuss

Participants are invited to initially capture impressions individually and then discuss them in a group. That is the charm of this format: It creates space for exchange, attention, and an unusual form of target group engagement. Those who listen discover more - about the square, about the use of public space, and about their own perception in the urban environment.

Part of a larger future theme

The listening walk is part of the already announced format Sustainability in Everyday Life - Inform, Experiment, Participate. Both offerings will take place simultaneously at the Ilse-Kibgis-Platz and focus on participation, dialogue, and local relevance. For visitors, this creates a compact, free, and content-rich program with clear added value.

Conclusion: Those who want to not only see the Ilse-Kibgis-Platz but truly understand it will experience an unusual, reflective, and free workshop in public space here. An opportunity for all who want to experience city, sound, and atmosphere live.