Strand Arena Warnemünde
Sports and cultural arena on the beach between the lighthouse and the Teepott
About Strand Arena
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The Arena on the Sand
The Strand Arena Warnemünde is a multifunctional open-air facility directly at beach access 1, framed by the historic lighthouse and the distinctive Teepott pavilion. On approximately 5,000 m² of sand, playing fields for beach sports competitions are set up, along with a grandstand seating around 1,200 people and about 100 freely accessible beach chairs serving as VIP boxes for visitors.
Months of Programming
From early June to mid-September, the arena serves as the venue for sports and cultural events. Eight disciplines alternate: beach handball, beach soccer, beach volleyball, CrossFit beach competitions, DLRG water rescue competitions, and other beach and water sports formats. In parallel, regional and national bands perform – for example, at the container concert by the Wal-Strandbar, which opens the season, as well as at the weekly Wednesday concerts and the "Glashäger Strandkonzerte" (Glashäger Beach Concerts).
Local Context
Warnemünde is the most famous Baltic Sea resort district of Rostock in the Rostock district (state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern) and one of the most visited beaches in Northern Germany. The Strand Arena complements the maritime profile of the seaside resort with a dense program of top-level sports and concert culture, without compromising the beach's free-access character – sports competitions and concerts are generally free to attend.
Strand Arena — edition 2026
The summer of 2026 at the Strand Arena Warnemünde kicks off on June 5th with a container concert by the band Obscura at the Wal-Strandbar. Subsequently, regional live concerts will take place on Wednesdays, and the "Glashäger Strandkonzert" (Glashäger Beach Concert) on July 9th, featuring Soffie, Blond, and Fatoni, will be free of charge. In the sports sector, the season includes the Beach Handball Cup (June 12-14, over 200 teams), the Beach Soccer Cup (June 19-21), the DLRG Ocean Championship (July 16-18, approx. 600 athletes), the An-Bagger-Cup Beach Volleyball (August 8-9, parallel to Hanse Sail), the CrossFit event Battle the Beach (August 23-25), and the German Beach Soccer Championship of the DFB (August 29-30). The grandstand seats around 1,200 people, complemented by about 100 freely accessible beach chairs.
Programme Strand Arena 2026
- June 5: Season opening with container concert Obscura
- June 12-14: Beach Handball Cup Warnemünde (200+ teams)
- June 19-21: Beach Soccer Cup
- July 9: Glashäger Beach Concert (Soffie, Blond, Fatoni)
- July 16-18: DLRG Ocean Championship
- August 8-9: An-Bagger-Cup Beach Volleyball (Hanse Sail)
- August 23-25: Battle the Beach (CrossFit)
- August 29-30: German Beach Soccer Championship (DFB)
Highlights Strand Arena 2026
- 8 beach sports disciplines throughout the summer
- Over 30 musical performances
- Grandstand with 1,200 seats plus 100 free beach chairs
- Admission generally free
Prices Strand Arena 2026
Grandstand and beach chairs are free. The "Glashäger Strandkonzerte" concert is free. Individual tournaments may be subject to a fee.
Practical information — Strand Arena
Getting There
Take the S-Bahn S1/S2/S3 to Warnemünde station, then a short walk to beach access 1. By car, take the B103 to Warnemünde; parking is available at Alter Strom or the train station.
Admission
Grandstand and beach chairs generally free. Individual special formats (day passes for specific tournaments) may be subject to a fee.
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Where it takes place Strand Arena
Strand Arena Warnemünde
Strandaufgang 1, 18119 Rostock