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title: Central
url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430020950/central.html"
description: "The Central has been an integral part of Linz's cultural scene since the 19th century and was the longest-running cinema in the city. After the cinema had to be closed in 2006, it was converted into today's event center in 2010."
date: 2017-02-22
modified: 2026-03-18
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# Central

Central
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   Linz, Oberösterreich, Österreich

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 [    ![The picture shows a live music performance in a concert hall. Five musicians stand on a brightly lit stage with woodwind instruments, while the audience listens attentively in rows. The atmosphere is concentrated and solemn, with warm light and dark accents.<br><br><br><br>](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/412523/0B1CDC8454F6640E62B80D4AEB2E3FF418ED7AD13534863B8D5BDE2A104930C0/central-linz.jpg "© © tom mesic 2014, Tomislav Mesic")  ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/412523/0B1CDC8454F6640E62B80D4AEB2E3FF418ED7AD13534863B8D5BDE2A104930C0/central-linz.jpg)

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 [    ![The picture shows a live event in a cozy hall with white-covered tables where guests sit and listen to a musical performance on stage. The warm lighting and red accents create an intimate atmosphere as the singer and keyboardist light up the stage.<br><br><br><br>](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/412522/0E48EC19C6B404DEA47E3B248F5BFEE4CF45C62691AF8F51C09807A083B35462/central-linz.jpg "© © tom mesic 2014, Tomislav Mesic")  ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/412522/0E48EC19C6B404DEA47E3B248F5BFEE4CF45C62691AF8F51C09807A083B35462/central-linz.jpg)

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 Landstraße 36
 4020 Linz

 [  open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Landstra%C3%9Fe%2036%2C%204020%20Linz "Link will open in a new window") [  Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Landstra%C3%9Fe%2036%2C%204020%20Linz "Link will open in a new window")

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The Central has been an integral part of Linz's cultural scene since the 19th century and was the longest-running cinema in the city. After the cinema had to be closed in 2006, it was converted into today's event center in 2010.

 The Central is open for cultural events and offers space for cultural initiatives of concert organizers and theater groups in the city center. It is also bookable for private parties and corporate events in a special ambience and a professional environment.

 [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt)
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 **Central**

 Landstraße 36
 4020 Linz

  Phone [ +43 5 77261199 ](tel:+43577261199)
  E-Mail [office@centrallinz.at](#mailto)
   Web [www.centrallinz.at](http://www.centrallinz.at "New window")
   http://www.centrallinz.at

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 **You can also visit us on**

 [   Facebook  ](https://www.facebook.com/centrallinz/) [   Instagram  ](https://www.instagram.com/centrallinz/)

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 **We speak the following languages**

German

 [ Opening hours ](#ttgCollapseOeffnungszeiten)
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Office hours:
Mon-Fri 9 am-12 pm

 **Closing day**- Saturday
- Sunday
- holiday

 [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise)
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 **Accessibility / arrival**Linz Linien: 1, 2, 3, 4, 45, 46 - Mozartkreuzung

 [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung)
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- All weather
- Suitable for single travelers
- Suitable for friends
- Suitable for couples

 **Season**- Spring
- Summer
- Autumn
- Winter

 [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit)
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Please get in touch for more information.

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