Adele's R2.3 billion pop-up stadium: A game changer for concerts

Adele’s R2.3 billion pop-up stadium: A game changer for concerts

Adele’s groundbreaking R2.3 billion pop-up stadium in Munich is designed to be the world’s first portable concert venue.

Singer Adele. Image: Instagram via @Adele

Adele has just finished her month-long residency in Munich, but the legacy she leaves behind is more than just a series of stunning performances at her pop-up stadium.

ADELE’S POP-UP STADIUM

Her R2.3 billion purpose-built pop-up stadium is about to make history as the world’s first portable stadium, according to Daily Mail.

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ABBA Voyage’s arena in East London inspired the creation of this cutting-edge venue, designed to travel the world. It will bring concerts closer to fans, no matter where they are.

The idea of a portable stadium might sound far-fetched, but it’s a reality.

POP-UP STADIUM ON THE MOVE

Adele’s final show in Munich is over, so they will dismantle the stadium and prepare it to move to a new city.

Constructed in just a few weeks, the stadium is designed to be easily transported and reassembled.

This concept allows artists to stay on tour without the need for permanent venues, according to The Guardian.

POP-UP STADIUMS: THE FUTURE OF LIVE PERFORMANCE?

An insider shared, “It would have been a catastrophic loss of money for an entire stadium to be built only for these ten Adele shows, even though the tickets aren’t cheap.”

They added, “But a load of different superstars, such as Beyoncé or Taylor Swift, could use the venue in years to come.”

While the stadium was specifically designed for Adele, its potential future uses are exciting, according to The Sun.

ADELE TAKES A BREAK

However, after her European tour, Adele is eager for a break.

She’ll be heading back to Las Vegas to wrap up her residency before taking some well-deserved time off.

The steep cost of the venue might explain why fans had to pay up to R8,000 for a ticket.

But not everyone felt they got their money’s worth. Some attendees in Munich were disappointed with their experience.

FEEDBACK FROM FANS

Fans in the seated pit found themselves standing on chairs just to get a view of the singer.

One frustrated fan posted online, “I paid R7,300 and I couldn’t see anything.

My friend was in the back for R1,400 and had the best view. I was fuming.”

This wasn’t an isolated case. Many fans shared similar frustrations online, with some deciding not to attend after hearing the complaints.

HIGH FRUSTRATIONS

These issues persisted throughout Adele’s residency, leading to growing concerns among ticket holders.

One particularly upset fan mentioned, “Security was ordering people down so we were all level.

It was an absolute joke. Paid all that money to barely see anything.” The venue, which can hold 80,000 people, also had some logistical issues.

NAVIGATING THE CONCERT

Nina Frenchy, who attended the concert in a wheelchair, described it as the “worst experience” of her life.

She had to navigate large stones outside the stadium, making it nearly impossible to get a taxi after the show.

“The organisation to get a taxi after the concert was horrible. They did not think of a way out for disabled people,” she wrote on X (formerly Twitter).