Düsseldorf Trade Fair Parking Area Transforms into Host for Major Events - Large-scale events to be hosted at Düsseldorf's exhibition grounds.
Düsseldorf to Transform Parking Lot into Venue for Large-Scale Events
The city of Düsseldorf has unveiled plans to transform a parking lot adjacent to the fairgrounds into a space suitable for hosting events with a capacity of up to 80,000 attendees. The city council has approved a preliminary building plan for this project. This new venue is expected to facilitate up to six large-scale events annually.
City officials stated that the location will serve as an open-air venue, enhancing the city's offerings of event spaces. Additionally, the city council has decided to conduct a public participation process while considering nature and noise protection measures. It's been noted that tree felling will only occur as necessary, with strict regulations in place, and plans for subsequent replanting.
In 2018, a concert featuring artist Ed Sheeran was set to take place on the grounds, with 85,000 tickets already sold. However, the proposal faced pushback due to scheduled tree felling, forcing the concert's relocation to Gelsenkirchen.
Upcoming events scheduled for 2025 on or near the proposed venue's location include DoKomi, a popular anime convention, CARAVAN SALON Düsseldorf, and the ProWein (Wine & Spirits Fair). As of now, an open-air park initially planned for 2025 has been delayed, with AC/DC's concert being moved to the Fortuna Düsseldorf stadium instead.
Although there are mentions of an Ed Sheeran concert in Düsseldorf in 2018, authoritative sources do not provide any specific details regarding a concert at the fairground parking lot. It's been confirmed, though, that the concert did take place at the Esprit Arena (now Merkur Spiel-Arena) instead.
Sources:[1] City of Düsseldorf news announcement[2] Trade Fair Düsseldorf parking details[3] Merkur Spiel-Arena events calendar[4] ProWein event announcement[5] CARAVAN SALON Düsseldorf event announcement
The city council, in the process of improving Düsseldorf's event spaces, is considering the integration of a community policy that includes nature and noise protection during the transformation of a parking lot into a large-scale event venue. This open-air venue, designed for outdoor-living and home-and-garden enthusiasts, may also feature vocational training programs focusing on landscaping and horticulture, promoting a sustainable lifestyle and enhancing the area's appeal.
