Convention centres — Strasbourg & Alsace
Palais de la Musique et des Congrès de Strasbourg
The Palais de la Musique et des Congrès (PMC) is Strasbourg's main congress and concert venue, at Wacken beside the European Parliament district. Designed by Dietrich Untertrifaller and opened in 2008, it combines concert halls and conference rooms in one complex.
- Destination
- Strasbourg & Alsace
- District
- Wacken
- Max. capacity
- 1,876 pax
The Palais de la Musique et des Congrès (PMC) is Strasbourg's main congress and concert venue, at Wacken beside the European Parliament district. Designed by Dietrich Untertrifaller and opened in 2008, it combines concert halls and conference rooms in one complex.
The Erasme hall takes 1,870 to 1,876 people, the Schweitzer hall about 1,200 and the Cassin hall about 500 to 570. The building has several exhibition spaces. The overall floor area is between 44,500 and 50,000 m², confirmed with the venue.
Strasbourg adds Alsace to the programme: Petite France evenings, wine route tastings and visits to the European institutions can be organised around the congress days.
Access
At Wacken, next to the European institutions, served by tramway lines B, C and E; the central station is around 10 to 15 minutes away and the TGV from Paris takes about 1 hour 50. Strasbourg–Entzheim airport is roughly 20 minutes by car.
2 hotels
MICE and business hotels nearby
| Hotel | Category | Access | Rooms | Max. capacity (theatre) | Indicative budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Strasbourg | Conference, Business, MICE | A few minutes' walk in the Wacken district | — | 600 | €€€ |
| Sofitel Strasbourg Grande Île | Luxury, Business, Conference | About 15 minutes by tram | 150 | 130 | €€€ |
Conference & MICE hotels
Location map
Frequently asked questions
How many people can the Palais de la Musique et des Congrès de Strasbourg host?
The Erasme hall takes 1,870 to 1,876 people, the Schweitzer hall about 1,200 and the Cassin hall about 500 to 570. It is Strasbourg's main congress and concert venue.
Where is the Palais de la Musique et des Congrès de Strasbourg and how do guests get there?
It is at Wacken, beside the European Parliament district, served by tramway lines B, C and E. Strasbourg's central station is 10 to 15 minutes away, the TGV from Paris takes about 1 hour 50, and Strasbourg–Entzheim airport is about 20 minutes by car.
What can be organised around a congress in Strasbourg?
Petite France evenings, wine route tastings and visits to the European institutions can be organised around the congress days.
Can The French DMC organise an event at Palais de la Musique et des Congrès de Strasbourg?
Yes, we organise seminars, incentives and conventions in France and confirm capacities, room layouts and rates in a tailored proposal; budgets are indicative.