Uber Arena is a modern indoor venue at Uber Platz 1 in Berlin, Germany. It is built for live entertainment, hosting large concerts, sports events and other shows that draw crowds from across Europe. If you are planning a night out around a performance, it makes a convenient focal point for the trip.
The venue and the area
The arena sits in Friedrichshain, one of Berlin's best-known districts for nightlife and creative energy. It is close to the Spree River, and the East Side Gallery, the long stretch of painted Berlin Wall, is nearby. That means a visit can easily combine a show with a walk along the river or a look at the murals before or after the event.
What to expect
- A modern indoor space suited to big concerts, sports and live entertainment
- A lively riverside setting with plenty to do in the surrounding streets
- A crowd that often travels in from across the region, so arriving with time to spare is sensible
Arriving early is the best advice for a first visit. It gives you time to find your way in, settle in comfortably and explore the riverside nightlife around the venue at a relaxed pace.
Because the arena is a working venue rather than a tourist attraction in its own right, the reason to come is usually the event itself. Check the programme for what is on during your stay, then plan the rest of your evening around the Friedrichshain neighbourhood.