Hurts 15 Years of Happiness Tour Berlin: A Fan’s Experience at Tempodrom

As you might know, I recently attended the Hurts – 15 Years of Happiness Tour in Berlin on May 24th. While I already covered the performance itself in this post: Hurts 15 Years of Happiness Tour in Berlin 2025, I also wanted to share my personal experience—from queuing and the venue, to some concert logistics you might find helpful if you're planning to attend a show at Tempodrom.

Tickets for Hurts 15 Years of Happiness Tour in Berlin

I got my standing ticket just minutes after the presale opened on September 4, 2024, using a code from the fan newsletter. The ticket cost €64, and there were no VIP or fan zone options available.

Concert day timeline

Here’s how the evening went:

• 5:15 PM – Arrived at the venue

• 6:30 PM – Doors opened

• 8:00 PM – Opening act

• 9:00 PM – Hurts

• 10:45 PM – Show ended

The Venue – Tempodrom, Berlin

The concert took place at Tempodrom, a unique venue in Berlin known for its 7-meter-high, tent-like concrete roof above the Large Arena. It’s relatively small, fitting around 4,000 people, and is well-connected by public transport. We stayed near Friedrichstraße station, and it took us only about 15 minutes to get there—just a few stops away. You can also walk from the city center, which takes around 30–40 minutes.

Tempodrom, Berlin

Queuing at Tempodrom, Berlin

We arrived a bit after 5 PM, about 1.5 hours before the doors opened, and were met with a very long queue—definitely crashing our hopes of being in the first few rows. I expected a line, but this was even longer than I imagined.

There were around five entrance doors, each with its own fan queue. We joined the one in the middle, which turned out to be a pretty safe choice. At one point, the queue at the first doors on the right was moved to the first doors on the left, causing some confusion among fans—so the middle line saved us some stress!

Recommendation: We didn’t bring anything to sit on, and because of our outfits, sitting directly on the ground wasn’t really an option. That meant we had to stand the entire time. Next time, I’ll definitely bring something small like a tote bag or even just a piece of paper to sit on. (But please, don’t litter—take care of the environment and clean up after yourself!)

Inside the GA Area at Tempodrom

Doors opened just after 6:30 PM, and we went straight in to secure a spot. We ended up around the 7th or 8th row from the stage. The crowd filled in super fast, so we quickly did a bathroom run (one of us went while the other held the spot). That also meant no drinks or merch before the show—once the venue started filling up, it got really cramped. There was no space to sit, and it quickly became warm and stuffy.

At one point, staff passed out small cups of water to people in the first rows, but they didn’t reach us. I really wished I’d brought a small bottle of water. The venue’s ventilation wasn’t great, and even the lead singer commented on how hot it was on stage. So—dress lightly and bring water if you can!

Honestly, I’ve been to stadium shows that felt more relaxed. Fans could sit, move around a bit, and the space didn’t fill up quite as fast. But here, once people got inside, there was no room to move. I guess it really depends on how passionate the fandom is—this crowd was 100% hardcore fans.

Drinks at the Venue

There was a drink stand outside the Tempodrom, which could’ve been handy while queuing, but we skipped it to avoid needing the bathroom breaks during the show.

Inside the standing area, there was a drink stand as well, which was convenient, but not when you’re in the crowd near the front. It’s basically impossible to leave without losing your spot. So… no drinks, no bathroom breaks ahhaha.

Merch stands at Tempodrom, Berlin

I planned to buy merch after the show like I usually do, but this time the post-show merch line was insanely long and slow-moving. I ended up skipping it and getting the same items online instead. It felt like the venue wasn’t quite ready for such a passionate crowd—but of course, that might vary depending on the artist or show.

Final Thoughts

All in all, it was a great experience—but not without its challenges. Standing in one spot for hours was definitely tough, and the heat didn’t help. But once the show started, all that discomfort melted away in the music. And it was one the most amazing concert nights!

Lessons learned:

• Bring something to sit on while queuing, even for a small venue

• Take water if the venue allows it

• Don’t expect to move around once you're inside if you want a good spot

  
  

Even in a smaller venue, preparation really makes a difference!

Outside the Tempodrom, before the Hurts show