LISBON 2018
Gallery: Preparations inside Altice Arena have started
In the next couple of weeks the Altice Arena – the arena for this years Eurovision – will be geared up. Follow the preparations here
The technical production team behind Eurovision Song Contest 2018 has started to prepare the arena Altice Arena for next month's huge event.
The arena, stage, backstage area and press centre have to be ready for the first rehearsals starting in the end of April 2018.
Construction inside Altice Arena
Stage construction
Photos: M&M Production / Ola Melzig
Arena: Altice Arena
Location: Rossio dos Olivais, 1990-231 Lisboa, Portugal Google Maps
Metro station: "Oriente" Red Line
The arena for Eurovision 2018 is called Altice Arena (former called MEO Arena, originally Pavilhão Atlântico).
The Altice Arena is one of the largest indoor arenas in the EU, build in 1998.
- Capacity: 20,000 guests
- Seats: 12,500
- Square metres: 5,200
The stage is designed by Florian Wieder, and is inspired by the hull of a ship and reflects Portugal's history and culture.
