Dusseldorf's exhibition grounds to host significant gatherings.
In Dusseldorf, plans are underway to establish a vast open-air event space adjacent to the trade fair grounds, capable of accommodating up to 80,000 visitors. The city council has given its approval to this endeavor, as announced recently. The proposed site, nestled near the trade fair, could potentially host up to six major events per year.
City officials emphasize that this new outdoor venue would optimally augment the range of event locations in the city. Moreover, the city council has decided to implement a public participation process, taking into account nature and noise protection regulations. Trees will only be felled as necessary, with stringent guidelines in place, and compensatory planting is also part of the plan.
The initial intention was to inaugurate the new site with a concert by the rock band AC/DC on July 8. However, the concert has been relocated to the Merkur Spiel-Arena due to organizational changes. It is worth mentioning that a planned concert by Ed Sheeran in 2018, which required the felling of 104 trees, failed due to local politics' veto, prompting Sheeran to shift the event to Gelsenkirchen.
Notably, a different open-air venue in Dusseldorf, Areal Böhler, hosts significant events. CannaFair, a significant hemp expo, is scheduled there for August 2024, with a future event planned for 2025, although the exact date remains undisclosed. However, it is important to clarify that Areal Böhler is distinct from the main trade fair grounds.
As for controversies related to the new open-air event space at Messe Dusseldorf, the currently available information does not indicate any specific disputes or controversies. Industry-specific discussions, such as sustainability trends at CannaFair, are highlighted, but these discussions do not concern event venues near the trade fair area.
The new open-air event space at Messe Dusseldorf, once completed, could introduce a fresh and vibrant lifestyle to the city, appealing to home-and-garden enthusiasts who appreciate nature-focused events. After the initial plan for a concert by AC/DC was relocated, potential home-and-garden events, such as CannaFair's hemp expo, which emphasize sustainability and innovation, could find a suitable home in this new venue.
