Barclays Arena Guide — Concerts, Tickets and Tips
Barclays Arena is a multipurpose venue in Hamburg, Germany, used mainly for pop and rock concerts. At TikTik, you can book tickets for concerts held at the venue through the website or by speaking with a representative, and receive service in Hebrew.
What should you know about Barclays Arena in Hamburg?
The arena opened in November 2002 and is located in the Bahrenfeld district, in western Hamburg, within the Altona Volkspark complex. It is next to the football stadium Volksparkstadion and the venue Volksbank Arena. The arena has a capacity of up to 16,000 people, though capacity may vary depending on the event and seating arrangement.
Barclays Arena is used mainly for pop and rock concerts, as well as sporting events. It was previously home to handball team HSV Hamburg and ice hockey team Hamburg Freezers, until both teams ceased operations in 2016. The arena also hosted the annual Dota 2 world championship, The International, in September 2025.
The venue's name has changed over the years due to sponsorship agreements. It opened as Color Line Arena, later became O2 World Hamburg, and then barclaycard arena. The name Barclays Arena was announced in June 2021. From July 21, 2027, the venue is expected to be called Sparda-Bank Arena.
What events are taking place at the venue, and when?
Hamburg's events calendar features artists and genres of all kinds, from November 2026 through October 2027. You can choose from performances by Jungle, Don Toliver, J Cole, Korn, Interpol, Westlife, André Rieu, Rush, Teddy Swims, James Blunt, Sabaton, Andrea Bocelli, Sombr, or Foreigner. All upcoming events take place at Barclays Arena, and the links lead to the ticket pages.
- Westlife Hamburg – Tuesday, 17 November 2026
- André Rieu Hamburg – Thursday, 28 January 2027
- Rush Hamburg – Tuesday, 2 March 2027
- Teddy Swims Hamburg – Wednesday, 10 March 2027
- James Blunt Hamburg – Sunday, 14 March 2027
- Sabaton Hamburg – Wednesday, 28 April 2027
- Andrea Bocelli Hamburg – Tuesday, 11 May 2027
- sombr Hamburg – Friday, 14 May 2027
- Scorpions Hamburg – Tuesday, 25 May 2027
- Rod Stewart Hamburg – Sunday, 25 July 2027
- Foreigner Hamburg – Wednesday, 13 October 2027
How do you plan your trip to an event?
It is a good idea to coordinate your travel plans with the event date and check your flight time against the event time. Allow time to get to the venue. Check the route shortly before your trip using the latest information from the city and venue.
Bookings can be made on the website or through a representative, and service is provided in Hebrew. You can book tickets for events at the venue. If you are planning a trip to an event, choose the event and date that suit you and open the linked ticket page.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Venue and Events
Which city is Barclays Arena in?
The venue is in Hamburg, in the Bahrenfeld area in the west of the city.
How many people can the venue hold?
The venue has a capacity of up to 16,000 people. Capacity may be lower for sporting events.
How do you book tickets to a concert?
You can book on the TikTik website or through a representative and receive service in Hebrew.
What will the venue be called in the future?
From July 21, 2027, it is planned to be called Sparda-Bank Arena.
FAQ
Which city is Barclays Arena in?
The venue is in Hamburg, in the Bahrenfeld area in the west of the city.
How many people can Barclays Arena hold?
The venue has a capacity of up to 16,000 people, and capacity may be lower for sporting events.
How do you book tickets for events at the venue?
You can book on the TikTik website or through a representative and receive service in Hebrew.
What will the venue be called from July 2027?
From July 21, 2027, it is planned to be called Sparda-Bank Arena.
