Adele is preparing today (August 2) to kick off what’s she described as her “bloody exciting” Munich residency – here’s everything you need to know about the shows and Adele’s time in Germany.
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The shows will mark Adele’s first appearance in mainland Europe since 2016. Announcing the residency on social media, Adele wrote: “So a few months ago I got a call about a summer run of shows. I’ve been content as anything with my shows in London’s Hyde Park and my residency in Vegas, so I hadn’t had any other plans.
“However, I was too curious to not follow up and indulge in this idea – a one-off, bespoke pop-up stadium designed around whatever show I want to put on?,” Adele said on Instagram when the residency was first announced.
“Pretty much slap bang in the middle of Europe? In Munich? That’s a bit random, but still fabulous! Right after the Euros? Come on England! With the Olympics next door? Go on Simone! And some of my favourite artists playing shows too? Why…YES!! I haven’t played in Europe since 2016!”
These are also the first gigs following Adele’s recently extended ‘Weekends With Adele’ residency in Las Vegas.
How long is Adele in Munich?
Adele will perform 10 nights at the 75,000-capacity open-air pop-up venue, the Munich Messe Arena, which has been specifically created for the shows. You can see the full list of dates here:
AUGUST 2024
2 – Munich, Messe
3 – Munich, Messe
9 – Munich, Messe
10 – Munich, Messe
14 – Munich, Messe
16 – Munich, Messe
23 – Munich, Messe
24 – Munich, Messe
30 – Munich, Messe
31 – Munich, Messe
How can I get tickets for the shows?
You can find any remaining tickets for the shows here.
Adele also announced recently that fans will be able to buy ‘lucky dip’ tickets to her residency for only €35 (£29.86)
Currently, the remaining tickets range from €229.90 to €399.90 (£196.14-£341.17), but some lucky could be able to attend the show for only €35 (£29.86). The only catch is the location of the seats won’t be revealed until the day of the show, and “can be anywhere from the back row to standing at the front”, according to a listing on Ticketmaster.
Once allocated, the location cannot be changed, and tickets must be collected from the box office, in person, on the day of the shows. They’ll be released at the start of each week in “very limited” quantities. You can apply for the tickets here.
What will Adele play?
Adele’s manager, Jonathan Dickins, told reporters in Munich to expect a different setlist to those in Las Vegas. And while her big hits will be included, he said the aim is to create a “cosy” show that’s the “total opposite” of Vegas (as per The Independent).
How does the venue compare to Vegas?
As per The Guardian, the specially-made “pop-up” venue for the residency has been designed by Eurovision Song Contest and America’s Got Talent set designer Florian Wieder. It was put together by a 700-strong team.
The stage is huge, featuring a 93-metre catwalk and 200-metre semi-circle stage meaning Adele will be able to get close to fans in the audience.
Behind her will be a 220 x 30 metre screen – something that cost a reported £34million.
The venue, which spans 400,000 square metres across the Munich fairgrounds outside of the city, will be “open air” for audiences.
Also on the site of the venue will be ‘Adele World’ – a festival site area where fans can get a beer in a pub modelled on the Good Ship in Kilburn, London, where Adele performed some of her earliest gigs. There is also an ‘I Drink Wine’ bar named after a track from her most recent album, ’30’.
What’s next for Adele after the residency?
Last month, Adele revealed that she has no intention of making new material anytime soon, and plans to take a break after her upcoming shows.
The pop star made the comments during a new interview with German outlet ZDF, confirming that she has no plans to work on new music and wants to take some time out from the industry.
Her comments during the recent interview also align with those which she shared earlier this year, when she confirmed that, although she plans to embark on a world tour on her next album cycle, it’ll a while to wait before she releases the follow-up to 2021’s ’30’.