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Visiting LANXESS arena: what to know before you go

Willy-Brandt-Platz, 50679, Cologne, Germany

LANXESS arena is a music venue in Cologne, open since 1998, with room for about 20,000 people.

Of the 7 upcoming shows with a published time, 57% start at 20:00 – plan to arrive a little earlier for security and the cloakroom.

The busiest month ahead is April 2027, with 3 dates.

3 public transport stops are within walking distance (Train); the nearest is Köln Messe Deutz Bf, 270 m away.

LANXESS arena

Key facts

Type of venue
Music venue
Capacity
20,000
Opened
1998
Address
Willy-Brandt-Platz, 50679, Cologne, Germany
Upcoming events
8
Usual start time
20:00

LANXESS arena, month by month

  • November 20262 dates, including Noah Kahan - The Great Divide Tour and Placebo - 30th Anniversary Tour
  • December 20262 dates, including NIMO: Home Sweet Home Arena Tour 2026 and HAZEL BRUGGER - Good Evening Europe
  • March 20271 date, including Teddy Swims - The UGLY Tour
  • April 20273 dates, including Thirty Seconds to Mars Presents A Beautiful Lie vs This Is War, Simple Minds - European Tour - Live 2027 and LEA - Sieben Monde Arena Tour 2027

Ticket prices

What the programme holds: Concerts (7) and Comedy (1).

Arriving by public transport

  • Köln Messe Deutz BfTrain270 m
    3 min walk
  • Ottoplatz Bahnhof-DeutzTrain400 m
    5 min walk
  • Bahnhof Köln-Deutzerfeld (KKD)Train520 m
    6 min walk

Arriving by car

4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 220 m from the venue.

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LANXESS arena: practical questions

How many people fit in LANXESS arena?

LANXESS arena has a capacity of about 20,000; the figure for a given show depends on its layout.

When did LANXESS arena open?

LANXESS arena opened in 1998.

What time do shows start at LANXESS arena?

Usually at 20:00 (57% of the upcoming shows with a published time). Check your ticket for the exact time.

What is the nearest stop to LANXESS arena?

Köln Messe Deutz Bf (Train), 270 m away – about 3 min on foot.

Can I park near LANXESS arena?

Yes, 4 car parks are mapped nearby, the closest 220 m away.

What kind of events does LANXESS arena host?

Upcoming dates by category: Concerts (7) and Comedy (1).

Which month has the most events at LANXESS arena?

April 2027, with 3 dates, including Thirty Seconds to Mars Presents A Beautiful Lie vs This Is War and Simple Minds - European Tour - Live 2027.

Which other venues are close to LANXESS arena?

Bürgerhaus Stollwerck (1.8 km) and Theater am Tanzbrunnen (940 m).

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