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The biggest event hall in Belgium

 

The Ethias Arena is part of th Grenslandhallen complex and is used as a concert hall, a congress hall or a big event.

It's also the biggest event hall in Belgium. 

Where to find the Ethias Arena? 

Map of Belgium
Map of Belgium


The Ethias Arena is situated in Hasselt, in the north east of Belgium. It's about 85km driving from the capital Brussels, about 80km from the national airport of Zaventem, 3km from the center of Hasselt.

By public transportation
The events in the Ethias Arena have a deal to get you free bus rides to the Ethias Arena. You will however have to get to Hasselt first.
Once you are at the Hasselt station, take the bus H3, 45 or 20A, they all stop close to the Ethias Arena.

By car
Check this planner.
For GPS owners, enter "Trichterheideweg, Hasselt" into the device. The official address of the Ethias Arena is at the Gouverneur Verwilghensingel.
There is a huge parking you can use for 2.00 euros per event.

So how big is it? 

Everyone loves statistics, and here there are some for the Ethias Arena.
It has a bruto surface of 13600m² and a length of 140m. It's some 30cm smaller than 100m wide.
The highest point in the Arena is 24m5 high.

The Ethias Arena is technically advanced and can be arranged to be used as a concert hall (capacity of 21500 people standing or 17000 seated) a hall for porformances (more luxury 12000 people seated) or banquets and recetions (4500 and 10000 people capacity).

Upcoming events in the Ethias Arena 

This list has some of the events taking place in the Ethias Arena, the full calendar is available too.
  • Flanders Indoor Cyclo Cross

    Flanders Indoor Cyclo Cross
    When you want the top in cyclo cross, you need to be in Belgium. Here's your chance to witness the top, indoor, relaxed and lots of fun.
    Date: 31st of January, 2008
    Ticket price: 11 euros presale
  • Techniscoop happening

    Techniscoop Happening 2008
    The Techniscoop Happening is a corporate event for anything related to mechanical and electrical tools and accessories. Many companies come to show their innovations and views for the future.
    Date: 17th & 18th of April, 2008

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