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Overall venue: Kunst Block Balve2,000 m² of urban freedom: welcome to Kunst Block Balve
In the heart of Munich’s Westend, nestled between railway tracks and industrial architecture, you will find Kunst Block Balve – an event venue that breaks the mould. Across around 2,000 m² of total floor space, this place combines raw aesthetics with award-winning event technology and maximum adaptability.
Whether an international conference, a B2B trade fair, an exclusive product presentation, a specialist congress or a spectacular evening gala: with a total capacity of up to 700 people (standing) and four rooms that can be configured flexibly, every event becomes an unmatched production. Experience the other, authentic Munich – centrally connected at Heimeranplatz and yet light years away from the monotonous standard.
Thanks to step-free access and heavy-load delivery by freight lift, even the most demanding logistics are easy to handle. Kunst Block Balve stands for the perfect balance between creative freedom and first-class event service.
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Room 1: PanoramaThe Panorama room: light, space and room for big visions (approx. 600 m²)
The largest area of Kunst Block Balve is the architectural heart for impressive formats. With its approx. 600 m² and impressive ceiling height, the Panorama room offers a generous, open atmosphere. Flooded with light through wide window elements, yet fully blackout-capable when needed, it is ideal for main stages, conferences, gala dinners, car presentations and art exhibitions.
The connection to the freight lift allows heavy exhibits, sets and technology to be transported straight into the room. Combined with the modern fibre connection, the Panorama room is the ideal foundation for hybrid events, live streams and visually stunning productions.
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Room 2: Black CubeThe Black Cube: immersive worlds & high-end sound (approx. 334 m²)
Dark, intimate and acoustically perfected: the Black Cube (approx. 334 m²) is the room for atmospheric highlights. Equipped with a first-class club sound system and professional, award-winning lighting and sound technology, it is the best choice for concerts, fashion shows, video shoots, after-show parties or immersive brand worlds.
The raw industrial look is the perfect backdrop for showing light effects and media content razor-sharp. Here, space and sound merge into an intense experience that stays with guests and clients for a long time.
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Room 3: Red RoomThe Red Room: stylish networking in the red oasis (approx. 145 m²)
Warm colours, a modular sofa landscape and a distinctive, elegant atmosphere define the Red Room. On around 145 m², it offers the ideal setting for VIP receptions, relaxed breakout sessions, cocktail lounges or confidential B2B talks.
The Red Room is extremely adaptable: it works not only as an exclusive retreat during a large event, but can also be used flexibly for stand-alone formats, creative workshops, presentations to smaller groups or as a stylish bar and lounge area. Its distinctive design gives every event format an intimate, inspiring and exclusive touch.
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Room 4: AtelierThe Atelier: space for ideas & interaction (approx. 201 m²)
Where contemporary art is otherwise created, fresh ideas find room to unfold. The approx. 201 m² Atelier is made for interactive seminars, group work, food styling, media shoots and creative think tanks.
The inspiring surroundings break up rigid patterns of thinking and encourage active exchange between participants. Whether as a stand-alone creative space or as a functional complement to conferences in the Panorama room, the Atelier offers space for innovation and collaboration.
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Corporate Events & MICEAtmosphere as a success factor:
Where global brands meet high-end infrastructure
Where global brands meet high-end infrastructure
Modern companies know that exceptional results come from exceptional spaces. Kunst Block Balve offers B2B clients and MICE planners the perfect symbiosis of unconventional industrial flair and seamless event service. Not without reason do global brands trust our premises for their keynotes, conferences and exclusive brand experiences.
With fibre internet, a flexible blackout system, heavy-load delivery by freight lift and integrated, award-winning lighting and sound technology, the venue is technically ready to go immediately – yet remains completely flexible for individual technical setups whenever you wish. Organisationally, too, you enjoy complete freedom: we offer full-service support, have an equipped event kitchen for catering partners of your choice and help with logistics such as parking and shuttle services.
Combining four variable room units makes it possible to link plenary sessions, breakout workshops and evening events seamlessly under one roof. Surprise your partners and employees with an environment that unites productivity and creativity at the highest level.
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Party Events & ShowsUnforgettable nights: bass, light and real club culture
When the spotlights go on and the bass kicks in, Kunst Block Balve turns into a spectacular backdrop for TV, film and show formats. As a renowned production site and event venue, well-known entertainment names such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Constantin Film, Bayerischer Rundfunk (BR) or comedy stars such as Michael Mittermeier appreciate the unique backdrop and acoustics of our site.
Whether a large company gala, live concert, fashion show, film shoot or after-show party: the Black Cube in particular offers an immersive experience with integrated high-end technology. At the same time, the well-thought-out infrastructure on site ensures stress-free processes behind the scenes. From our own kitchen for crew and event catering, parking on site and excellent connections for guest shuttles to complete full-service support, everything is taken care of.
At Kunst Block Balve, your production or your party becomes an unforgettable event at a truly world-class level.
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Behind the scenes: Frank Balve, art & venueWhere art comes alive: the spatial artwork by Frank Balve
Kunst Block Balve is more than an event venue – it is the walk-in total work of art by the Munich artist Frank Balve. Instead of an anonymous rental space, 2,000 m² await you with a backdrop deeply shaped by his uncompromising design signature.
Art is not an accessory here but the soul of the place: from monumental light installations and his well-known tube-TV sculptures to the raw, industrial textures, Frank Balve shapes every corner of the premises. Whether in the intense Black Cube or in the Atelier – his works create an atmosphere that is inspiring and breaks up rigid patterns of thinking.
Anyone who holds a conference, gala or product presentation here is not simply booking square metres. You dive into the creative world of Frank Balve together with your guests and give your event a unique, honest identity.
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Contrast MunichThe urban counter-proposal: when industrial charm meets Munich
Munich stands worldwide for elegance, order and tradition – but Kunst Block Balve shows the fascinating, urban side of the Bavarian state capital. Between the railway tracks of the lively Westend, the art space offers a refreshing counter-proposal to the classic Schickeria sameness.
Raw, authentic and in step with the times: this is where the creative heart of the city beats. And the best part: despite its rough industrial feel, the venue is very central and perfectly connected via Heimeranplatz station to Munich city centre, the main station and the trade fair.
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Maximum flexibility & strong partnersYour event, your rules: maximum freedom at Kunst Block Balve
No event is like another. That is why at Kunst Block Balve we focus on maximum flexibility and individual solutions. We offer complete freedom in the choice of catering partners, room layouts and decoration concepts.
Thanks to well-thought-out logistics with step-free access and a freight lift, set-up and dismantling times are extremely efficient. Our well-established network of first-class partners for catering, event technology and furnishings is at your side on request to carry out your event without a hitch from the first idea to the last guest.