Rostock: Concert summer with chaos – How to navigate safely to the IGA Park!
Rostock is expecting big crowds at IGA Park concerts with Sting and other top acts. Use of public transport recommended.

Rostock: Concert summer with chaos – How to navigate safely to the IGA Park!
Rostock is preparing for an exciting summer of concerts in the IGA Park, which begins on June 11th with the performance of Sting. The renowned British musician is part of a top-class line-up that also includes Johannes Oerding, Lea, Roland Kaiser and Sido. Loud nnn.de Tens of thousands of visitors are expected to be present during the concerts.
Given the large number of visitors, it is strongly recommended to use public transport. There is currently construction work that could impact traffic, which could cause significant chaos. The tickets for the concerts also serve as tickets for the Warnow Transport Association (VVW), valid from four hours before to three hours after the respective concert.
Recommended transport and restrictions
The Lütten Klein event station, just a few steps away from the IGA Park, is recommended for easier access to the concerts. However, due to construction work, the S-Bahn only runs every 30 minutes and is twice as long, meaning it can carry up to 1,000 passengers per trip. Nevertheless, longer waiting times are to be expected at Lütten Klein train station, so the use of alternative routes is suggested. Loud verkehrsverbund-warnow.de It may also make sense to use additional buses from the Lütten Klein S-Bahn station or trams from Lütten Klein Zentrum.
The RSAG plans to use additional trams and shuttle buses at sold-out concerts to improve traffic flow. In addition, traffic on the S-Bahn between Warnemünde and Rostock main station will be increased for departure.
Concert overview and parking options
The concerts for which the tickets also count as a ticket are as follows:
| Date | event |
|---|---|
| June 11th | Sting |
| June 13th | Johannes Oerding |
| June 14th | Leah |
| July 4th | Roland Kaiser |
| July 5th | Roland Kaiser |
| July 11th | The Fantastic Four |
| July 26th | Montez |
| August 9th | Sido |
| August 15th | Vincent Weiss |
| August 16th | province |
For some concerts the tickets are not valid as a ticket. These include the performances of Fury in the Slaughterhouse, Mega Mallorca Live Open Air, Mega 90s Live Open Air and Third Choice, which take place between July 20th and September 13th.
Visitors arriving by car can use the paid parking spaces near the IGA Park, including P1 (Hanse-Messe), P3 and P6 (North Entrance) and P4 and P5 (Lütten Klein S-Bahn station). However, it should be noted that the Groß Kleiner Damm will be closed for the Sting concert during the start of the concert.
Overall, an exciting summer is expected at IGA Park, but proper planning and use of public transportation are crucial to avoid the chaos.