On 19 May 2009, it was exactly 100 years since Frankfurt's Festhalle welcomed its very first guests. From rock concerts, operas, sporting events and circus performances to international conventions, trade fairs, AGMs and gala balls, the Festhalle is versatility itself, housing all kinds of events with practised ease.

With the opening of the Festhalle a hundred years ago, the city of Frankfurt finally boasted a suitable venue for hosting large-scale exhibitions and events, signalling an end to expensive makeshift solutions. At the same time, it marked the beginning of a long tradition of outstanding events of all kinds.