Akita City Culture Hall
The Akita City Culture Hall (秋田市文化会館, Akitashi Bunka Kaikan) is a multi-purpose public cultural facility in Akita, Japan. It hosted the 2001 World Games for powerlifting and bodybuilding. The main concert hall has a seating capacity of 1,188. Notable past performers include TM Revolution and Helloween.
| Akita City Culture Hall | |
|---|---|
秋田市文化会館 | |
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  Satellite view | |
| Alternative names | Akita City Cultural Center |
| General information | |
| Type | Concert Hall |
| Location | Akita, Japan |
| Address | 7-3-1 Sanno Akitashi 010-0961 |
| Coordinates | 39°43′6.6″N 140°05′52.9″E |
| Groundbreaking | 22 June 1978[1] |
| Completed | 30 April 1980[1] |
| Opened | 22 June 1980[1] |
| Closed | 30 September 2022 (proposed)[2] |
| Cost | JPY 3,564,500,000[1] |
| Owner | City of Akita |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 6 |
| Floor area | 14,284 m2 |
| Other information | |
| Seating capacity | Large Hall:1,188 Small Hall:400[1] |
| Website | |
| www | |
Events at Akitashi Bunka Kaikan
- Keith Jarrett - 23 January 1984[3]
- Yngwie Malmsteen - 19 March 1994[4]
- Julia Fordham - 11 August 1994[4]
- Skid Row - 17 June 1995[4]
- Yngwie Malmsteen - 25 September 1995[4]
- Helloween - 21 September 1996[4]
- Bodybuilding at the 2001 World Games - 18–19 August 2001
- Powerlifting at the 2001 World Games - 20–21 August 2001
- Quintet (grappling) -30 November 2019
Facilities
- Large hall
- Small hall
- Exhibition halls
- Conference rooms
- Practice rooms
- Rehearsal room
- Nursery room
- Tea room
- Cafe
See also
References
- "文化会館の施設案内". 秋田市公式サイト.
- "秋田市文化会館、活用策なければ解体？ ２２年９月末で閉館｜秋田魁新報電子版". 秋田魁新報電子版.
- "Akita-shi Bunka Kaikan, Akita, Japan Concert Setlists | setlist.fm". www.setlist.fm.
- "Akita-shi Bunka Kaikan, Akita, Japan Concert Setlists | setlist.fm". www.setlist.fm.
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