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International top acts like Michael Jackson, U2, Depeche Mode and the Rolling Stones have rocked the Festwiese. Participants of the Archery World Championship targeted gold and experienced pyrotechnicians impressed with their fireworks show flaming stars ("Flammende Sterne"). The extensive area is perfectly suited as the start and finish for marathons and half-marathon competitions as well as for company events. The Mitteldeutsche Marathon (Middle Germany Marathon) and the summer party of the Konsum Leipzig are just examples in a long list of events.
The Festwiese Leipzig is surrounded by a walk-on moat that features wide stairs in regular intervals and can be accessed by vehicles in the front area via ramps.
The historic complex is a listed building and can be booked for events all year round.
The facst and figures:
Size: 40 000 m² (200m x 200m), can be accessed with vehicles
Capacity: approx. 75 000 spectators
Features: fresh water supply and sewage, power supply (including high voltage current)
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