Mehrzweckgelände Tannenhausen

Mehrzweckgelande Tannenhausen is a spacious open-air festival and multipurpose venue in the Tannenhausen district of Aurich, designed for concerts, festivals, trade fairs, exhibitions and other large-scale events. Unlike a conventional indoor arena, it does not have a single permanent seating layout or fixed capacity: stages, standing areas, temporary grandstands and supporting facilities can be configured according to the requirements of each event.

The visitor experience therefore depends largely on the individual production. Sound systems, lighting, stage placement, food and beverage areas and any seating are arranged for the specific programme, allowing the grounds to accommodate a variety of festival and concert formats. For outdoor events, visitors should check the organiser's latest entry rules, permitted items and weather-related information before arriving.

The venue is located at Am Stadion 18, Aurich, Germany. Access to the event grounds is via Am Stadion, while vehicle access and parking arrangements may vary according to the size and organisation of each event, particularly for major concerts and festivals. For information about reaching Tannenhausen and travelling within the wider Aurich area, see the city guide below.

Aurich, located in Lower Saxony in the heart of East Frisia, is an important regional destination for concerts, sporting events, performances and other forms of entertainment. The city combines a relaxed atmosphere with a well-developed cultural and events scene, with Sparkassen-Arena Aurich and Stadthalle Aurich among its best-known venues. Its compact city centre is an additional advantage for visitors, as restaurants, cafés, shops and a variety of accommodation options can easily be incorporated into a stay built around a concert or sporting event.

For visitors arriving by public transport, the Verkehrsverbund Ems-Jade (VEJ) network plays a key role, while Aurich ZOB is the city's central bus hub and an important connection with surrounding destinations across East Frisia. For travellers arriving by train, Bahnhof Leer (Ostfriesland) is a practical main railway station, with direct bus route 460 connecting Leer with Aurich ZOB. For international arrivals, Bremen Airport is an important gateway, from where the journey to Aurich can be continued by rail and bus or by car. Sparkassen-Arena Aurich and Stadthalle Aurich are located within the wider central area of the city, making it possible to continue from the ZOB to the main event venues by local transport or a short walk, while parking options are available near the venues for visitors arriving by car.

Before or after an event, it is worth taking time to explore the Marktplatz, the central square surrounded by the pedestrian zone, cafés and distinctive city buildings. A walk through the Fußgängerzone leads towards the historic parts of Aurich, including Schlossplatz, Lambertshof and the distinctive Lambertikirche. For a more relaxed end to a visit, the Ems-Jade-Kanal, which runs through Aurich and gives the city a characteristic waterside atmosphere, as well as the Auricher Hafen area, are also worth exploring. The combination of events, easy movement around the city and historic sights makes Aurich a practical destination for visitors who want to combine a concert or sporting event with discovering East Frisia.