Düsseldorf Congress

Exhibition Hall 8a

Exhibition Halls

The multi-functional concept of Hall 8a measuring 12,850 sqm provides the ideal setting for corporate events, concert or exhibitions. The structural link between Hall 8a and Hall 8b makes it possible to use both halls at the same time thereby expanding the exhibition area to 25,700 sqm.

Large windows and skylights ensure sufficient daylight for Hall 8a. However, the Hall can also be completely blackened out. Supply of power, water & compressed air as well as communication facilities across the entire area and the state-of-the-art technical equipment of Hall 8a guarantee a smooth operation of your event. The Hall can be easily accessed by truck or forklift truck through various doors on all sides.

The hall has a restaurant and can be reached via a covered walkway connection directly from the underground stop “Messe Nord / Arena“.
The spacious foyer of the North Entrance boasts an excellent infrastructure with cloakrooms, registration counters, ticket offices and plenty of room for many visitors to stay.

Details at a glance

Hall space: 12,850 sqm

Length / Width / Heigth: 150,56 m / 98,50 (84,25) m / 15,00 m

Load-bearing capacity: 10,000 kg/sqm


Seating Options

Row seating: 10,000 persons

Conference seating: 5,000 persons

Banquet-style seating arrangement: 5,000 persons


Special Features

Maximum capacity: 10,000 persons

Functional features and measurements

Comprehensive ceiling suspension grid of 2.5 m x 2.5 m (Mero system) for single loads of up to 1t per suspension point

Area-wide supply of electricity, water and compressed air as well as communication equipment

More than ten large gates offer access to the complex from all sides by truck or forklift

6 megawatttotal power