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The Open Air Arena at Messe München was a bespoke, temporary open-air venue built for Adele's residency in Munich. Known for its massive scale and a record-setting LED wall, the Adele Arena drew crowds from around the world. While the Adele World and the Adele Arena have been dismantled after the residency, this page preserves a comprehensive guide to the venue’s structure, access, and nearby amenities for future reference and similar large-scale events.
Location matters when planning a trip to a temporary, large-format arena. Here you’ll find parking options, transit routes, and insider recommendations for nearby accommodations and dining. We’ve got you covered with practical details so you can secure your seats with ease and enjoy a smooth experience in Munich’s expo district.
Venue: Open Air Arena – Messe München (temporary venue) | Address: Messe München, Am Messesee 2, 81829 Munich, Germany. Capacity reached about 80,000 per show during the Adele residency, with a seating plan featuring 11 zones across 85 blocks. On-site parking offered around 5,000 spaces, plus additional options around the fairground. Transit access included the U2 line to Messestadt Ost and shuttle buses connecting to nearby S-Bahn stations. Nearby hotels are popular choices for visitors, including Novotel München Messe, Courtyard Munich City East, and Holiday Inn Express Munich - City East. For future events in similar setups, expect a robust infrastructure designed to accommodate large crowds while preserving an open-air atmosphere.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity: about 80,000 seats per show at the temporary Adele Arena/Open Air Arena on the Messe München site.
- Address: Messe München, Am Messesee 2, 81829 Munich, Germany.
- Venue type: temporary, bespoke open-air arena (Adele Arena) built specifically for Adele's residency; not a permanent venue.
- Seating chart: arena seating divided into 11 zones across 85 blocks, per official seating-plan.
- Parking: on-site parking reported around 5,000 spaces (among other parking options around the fairground).
- Transit: accessible via U2 to Messestadt Ost with additional shuttle buses to nearby S-Bahn stations.
- Nearby hotels: Novotel München Messe (Willy-Brandt-Platz 1), Courtyard Munich City East (Orleansstrasse 81-83), Holiday Inn Express Munich - City East (Neumarkter Str. 85B).
- Notable events: Adele in Munich residency (Aug 2–31, 2024) at the Adele Arena with Adele World; 730,000 tickets sold; largest temporary arena; Guinness World Records LED wall.
- Current status: the Adele Arena and Adele World were dismantled after the residency; the venue no longer operates as a permanent facility.