EU Football Tournament - Around 30,000 fewer people are estimated to attend Fanfest.
At the fan festival prior to the commencement of the European Championship, the number of attendees is predicted to be much lower than initially anticipated, as per the organizers. There will be around 30,000 fewer people in attendance, with just 60,000 expected to come when British music sensation Ed Sheeran and singer Nelly Furtado perform on Munich's Theresienwiese on a Wednesday.
"Initially, our plan was for 90,000 spectators, but we've made adjustments since," stated a representative for the FKP Scorpio Concert Productions to the German Press Agency.
The pre-sale for tickets priced at €95 commenced in March. With only a few days to go before the fan festival, which also included performances by Mark Forster, Tim Bendzko, and Dylan, tickets were still for sale for approximately half the price - around €48. "We're currently at approximately 60,000 attendees and will surely surpass this number by the event, as we'll reach the venue's maximum capacity," the show promoter's spokesperson added.
The European Championship commences in Munich on Friday with the first match between Germany and Scotland. "Football and music unite individuals. This unity, in turn, helps to reinforce our society and democracy," stated tournament director and football world champion Philipp Lahm, who had previously met Sheeran.
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Despite the reduced attendance, fans are still eager to experience the Fanfest, particularly to see Ed Sheeran and Nelly Furtado perform at the Theresienwiese in Munich, during the European Championship. The city of Bavaria, known for its love for Soccer, is set to host the Championship's opening match between Germany and Scotland on Friday.
Marketed by FKP Scorpio, the fan festival in Munich also features performances by popular German artists like Mark Forster, Tim Bendzko, and Dylan. In response to the lower-than-expected ticket sales, the organizers have reduced the price of the remaining tickets, now available for €48.
In a statement, Philipp Lahm, the tournament director and former World Cup winner who met Ed Sheeran, shared his thoughts on the unity of football and music, believing that they both contribute to strengthening society and democracy in Europe. Apart from the football matches, the European Football Championship in Munich will also host a Fanfest with entertainment from various renowned music artists.
