About this venue
Messe Erfurt GmbH is a modern trade-fair and congress venue with a versatile indoor hall, designed to host everything from major productions to exhibitions and conferences under one roof. Its largest spaces adapt to different event layouts—ranging from congress setups to concert and sports nights—reaching up to 12,500 guests depending on configuration, while the congress area provides well-structured rooms for events of up to 1,600 participants.
Inside, the experience feels purpose-built and premium: clear sightlines thanks to a column-free layout, a usable height of up to 12 m, and a ceiling load capacity of up to 40 t support ambitious staging, lighting, and sound. A spacious multi-level foyer keeps entry and intermissions flowing smoothly, with amenities arranged to reduce bottlenecks before and after the show.
You’ll find the venue at Gothaer Str. 34, Erfurt, Germany. For a straightforward “right-to-the-door” arrival, rely on the on-site parking within the fairgrounds and the nearby Messe tram stop (around 100 m away), which is especially handy if it’s your first visit. For broader city transport options, see the general city info further down the page.
About the city
Erfurt, the capital of Thuringia, blends the charm of a well-preserved medieval center with the modern pulse of a city that welcomes big gatherings. Whether you’re looking for tickets to concerts or sports events, you get the experience in a city compact enough to move around easily, yet lively enough to offer more than the main program. Visitors appreciate the relaxed atmosphere, a strong food-and-drink scene, and a practical layout that lets your evening start (or end) in the historic old town.
For arrival and getting around, the EVAG Stadtbahn and the city’s bus network form the backbone of public transport, connecting you quickly to key parts of town. If you’re arriving by train, Erfurt Hauptbahnhof is a major long-distance hub and a great starting point for continuing on to arenas and stadiums. For air travelers there’s Flughafen Erfurt–Weimar, and the mix of trams, buses, and short taxi rides makes reaching an event straightforward even if it’s your first time in the city.
When you have a little time before or after the show, Erfurt rewards you with memorable walks that don’t require heavy planning. Domplatz, with its cathedral and the views from Zitadelle Petersberg, delivers that instant “wow,” while Krämerbrücke is perfect for a relaxed stroll past small shops and cafés. Wander through the old town toward Fischmarkt, follow the Gera river through calmer pockets of the center, and round out the experience with local cuisine before heading back to the stands or the crowd.
