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Stadium tours and arena concerts: how presales work, how to get tickets safely and how to get there and back stress-free on show day.

Stadium: 50,000–90,000 fansArena: around 12,000–20,000 seatsPlan your way home: stations fill up after the show

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Stadiums & arenas

Europe's Biggest Concert Arenas & Stadiums

From Wembley to Berlin's Olympiastadion: Europe's key stadiums and arenas for pop and rock concerts – with ticket tips, nearby hotels and easy train travel.

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Berlin · Munich · Cologne · LondonUpdated
27 October 2026

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Stadium or arena?

Stadiums usually hold 50,000 to 90,000 fans for concerts and host the big summer tours – often in the open air. Arenas are indoor halls with around 12,000 to 20,000 places, better sound and shows all year round.

How presales work

For high-demand tours there are often registrations, codes and several presale phases, for example for credit card or phone customers. If you miss out, use only the official resale platforms. Offers from classifieds or social media are a common source of fake tickets for sold-out shows.

Show day

Most big venues are well served by suburban and underground trains. After the show the stations are packed – if you don't want to queue, wait half an hour or stay nearby. Bag rules and door times are on your ticket and on the promoter's website.