Adele’s Massive German Residency Poised to Break Concert Engagement Records

Adele is in the midst of an extraordinary residency. In January, it was announced that a new concert venue was being constructed in Munich, Germany, specifically for Adele’s performances. This past weekend marked the beginning of these shows, and the venture has the potential to set some impressive records.

As Billboard reports, “The engagement, which runs two days a week throughout August, could break the Billboard Boxscore attendance record for a concert engagement, currently held by Coldplay, which drew 627,000 fans to 10 shows in Buenos Aires in 2022. It could also break the box office record of almost $110 million, held by U2 for its first 17 shows at the Sphere, in 2023. (Adele has not generally reported concert grosses to Billboard Boxscore, so the records may stand anyway.)” Munich economic official Clemens Baumgärtner has estimated that the residency will bring 560 million Euros (about $614 million) to the city.

The venue holds 74,000 people and the production reportedly cost over $100 million. It features the largest screen in the world, measuring 720 feet wide. Additionally, the venue boasts attractions such as a Ferris wheel, a biergarten, and a merchandise operation the size of a large boutique, according to Billboard.

Beyond the staggering numbers, the residency is loaded with entertainment value. From watching the Olympics with Adele on stage to her impressive t-shirt cannon, it’s clear that this is a spectacular event.