Munich Arena Breaks Ground on €400M, 20,000-Capacity Concert Venue
Munich/Freising – October 29, 2026 -- Construction of the Munich Arena, a privately financed concert venue with an investment volume of more than €400 million, began with a ceremonial groundbreaking on October 28, 2026. The 20,000-capacity arena is scheduled to open in 2029 next to Munich Airport.
Bavarian Minister-President Markus Söder, Freising Mayor Monika Schwind, Live Nation GSA Managing Director Marek Lieberberg and Munich Arena Managing Partner Lorenz Schmid turned the first symbolic spade. The ceremony follows a multi-year planning and approval phase.
Deloitte projects €355 million in annual gross value added for the region
A Deloitte study expects macroeconomic effects of about €390 million during planning and construction. After opening, Deloitte forecasts annual gross value added of about €355 million for the Munich region.