H16 Leipzig is an event hall on the grounds of the Alte Messe Leipzig that takes company events, gala evenings, conferences, concerts and trade fairs for 100 to more than 2,500 guests. It offers 2,500 m² indoors and 7,500 m² outdoors. Three areas are in use at the moment: the Kuppelhalle, the east wing and the outdoor space.
Seminars and company events
The venue lists company events first among its uses, and the Kuppelhalle can be set up for conferences. In conference seating it takes 588 people, and in rows 950. Banquet layouts hold 620 at long tables or 480 at round tables, and a standing event takes 1,700. A mixed layout is also possible, with figures that depend on the plan. The hall covers 778 m² and the site gives its capacity as 1,500.
The east wing covers 550 m² and has direct access to the outdoor area. Its stated capacity is 600. Rows take 455, banquet tables 450 and a standing event 600. Figures for conference seating and round tables are still marked as to be announced.
The site does not describe breakout rooms, catering or technical equipment. Organizers who need a stage, sound or a catering partner should ask for them in the first request.
Weddings and receptions
The official site does not offer weddings. It lists gala evenings among its event types, and a gala dinner fits the banquet layouts above, with long or round tables in the Kuppelhalle.
Rooms and capacities
Two indoor spaces and an outdoor area are in use. The Kuppelhalle covers 778 m² under a large concrete dome and is stated at 1,500 guests, with up to 1,700 standing. The east wing covers 550 m² and is stated at 600. The outdoor area covers 7,500 m². The venue states up to 2,500 guests overall. The site notes that figures differ by layout, so ask for a plan that matches your program.
History and setting
The listed building was erected in 1913 as part of the large fair complex and served for decades as a venue for international trade and industrial fairs. The concrete dome and the neighboring wings were renovated in recent years. Since summer 2025 the hall has been redeveloped step by step, with a fresher design, current technology and better energy efficiency, which is why only part of it is in use. The site is on the Alte Messe, a former trade fair site, and it describes its transport links as very good without giving details.
Getting there
The official site does not list a station or a parking arrangement. Ask the team for access details for your guests, including delivery access for stage and catering equipment.
