The Bochumer Eventcenter, known as the BEC, hosts company presentations, in-house trade shows, seminars, afterwork parties, concerts and private celebrations in Bochum. Its three rooms hold from 550 to 1,500 guests standing and can be booked one at a time or together as the whole venue. The site covers more than 3,000 square meters in the former Tarm Center, at Rombacher Hütte 6-8.
Seminars and company events
The venue puts business events first. Its own list names corporate events, trade shows, seminars, presentations and afterwork parties that give a team a social end to the day. Each room has a basic fit-out of stage, light and sound that can be adapted to the format, and the team says it supports organisers from planning to delivery with its network of partners.
For a seminar or a plenary session, the seated figures matter more than the standing ones. Loft 550 offers 250 seats, Place 2 B offers 356 and Pottperle offers 694. A company that wants a presentation followed by a party can use the same room for both, since every room is equipped with a stage and a sound system.
The inquiry form asks for four things: the type of event (company party, private party, ticketed event or recurring event), the room, the date and the number of guests expected. Having these ready shortens the exchange with the team. The form also lists "whole location" as a choice for organisers who want exclusive use of the site.
Rooms and capacities
Pottperle is the largest room. It holds 1,500 people standing or 694 seated, and it has air conditioning, a stage, a gallery and a professional light and sound system. Use of this room alone is subject to special conditions that the venue gives on request.
Place 2 B holds 1,000 people standing or 356 seated. It has bar counters, a stage, a light and sound system and its own restrooms. This makes it a practical choice for a standing reception or an evening event where guests move between the bar and the stage.
Loft 550 is the most compact room. It holds 550 people standing or 250 seated and has a bar counter, a stage and the same type of light and sound equipment. It suits a mid-sized company event, a presentation or a larger team meeting.
The venue does not publish dimensions per room or layout plans on its pages, so ask for the floor plan if you need to place tables, a catering station or an exhibition.
History and setting
Most people in Bochum know the building as the former Tarm Center, a club that was among the best known in the Ruhr area. It has come back as a modern and flexible event venue. The venue still hosts club nights and ticketed parties, and its calendar shows a revival party on December 12, 2026, which means the dates you want may already be taken by public events.
Getting there
The address is Rombacher Hütte 6-8, 44795 Bochum. The venue has 311 parking spaces and 6 spaces reserved for guests with reduced mobility, which is a clear advantage for groups arriving by car or coach. Public transport details are not given on the site, so check the route with your guests before the day.
