The St.Galler Kantonalbank Halle at the Olma Messen exhibition grounds in St.Gallen officially opened at the beginning of 2024 with a two-day event consisting of concerts and other public activities. Since its opening, the hall has primarily been used for trade fairs and major corporate events.

Diverse major events

“The St.Galler Kantonalbank Halle combines spacious architecture, first-class logistics and maximum flexibility so that organisers can stage their events efficiently and effectively,” says Katrin Meyerhans, Head of Products at Olma Messen St.Gallen. The hall has quickly established itself as a sought-after event location.

The START Summit also took advantage of the hall’s flexibility for its international startup event. “The location has exceeded our expectations. The significant ceiling height and exceptional load-bearing capacity offer numerous opportunities for spectacular staging. states Dominik Schirle, Executive Producer of the START Summit. The St.Galler Kantonalbank Annual General Meeting, the 125th anniversary of Laveba and the “Mobiliar Avanti” event have all taken place here in recent months. The St.Galler Kantonalbank Halle sets standards nationwide.

With its generous space, inviting foyer and first-class logistical connections, the hall is one of the top event venues in Switzerland. says Benno Meier, Event Manager at Swiss Mobiliar Insurance Company Ltd.

From Concept to Implementation

“From the initial idea through to implementation, we are on hand to advise our customers. We have decades of experience in organizing major events,” states Meyerhans. The hall’s architectural design supports a diverse range of large-scale events. It can be divided into two halves, each with a spacious foyer.

“Together with our customers, we determine which options are best suited for their event.” Around 85 employees at Olma Messen ensure seamless operations and create memorable experiences.

Exciting prospects

Several events are already planned for 2025. Many customers have made bookings for next year following successful events. “We anticipate many unique events and satisfied guests in our new hall,” says Meyerhans.

St.Galler Kantonalbank Halle in figures

• Floor area: 9,000 m² (can be divided into 2 halves)
• Foyer: 3,300 m² (can be divided into 2 halves)
• Height: 13.7 meters
• Capacity: 12,000 people (standing)
• Seating capacity: 7,560 people
• Ceiling suspension points: over 900