Stadthalle Graz

Stadthalle Graz is the biggest arrangement hall in Graz, Austria. It was built between April 2000 and in the beginning of 2002.

Stadthalle Graz

Location	Graz, Austria
Coordinates	47°3′27″N 15°26′50″E
Capacity	1,000 - 11,030
Construction
Built	April 2000 - 2002
Opened	6 October 2002

Stadthalle Graz which is pursued by fair Congress Betriebsgmbh stands on the place of the former hall 1 of the Grazer fair. Between 1998 and 1999 the architecture competition was carried out for the town hall. Architect Klaus Kada received in December 1999 the surcharge for it. On maximum 14,000 ms ² expandable hall exists of upper floor and first floor. The hall practically free of columns stands only on four basic columns which are in every corner of the hall. In 2009 it hosted Robocup. It was already a place for numerous arrangements as for example Wetten, dass..? or Musikantenstadl. On 16 November 2007 the music event The Dome took place for the first time with his 44th issue in the Grazer town hall.

The Stadhalle was used to host the 2008 World Choir Games, which included hosting the opening- and closing ceremonies and awards ceremonies, as well as providing catering and various administrative services during the event.[1]