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Lanxess Arena (originally Kölnarena, German for Cologne Arena) is an indoor arena, in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The arena opened in 1998 and can accommodate 20,000 people.
It is primarily used by VfL Gummersbach (team handball), Kölner Haie (ice hockey) and as a concert venue.
Bob Dylan may have been the first major performer to play Kolnarena, bringing his Never-Ending Tour to the building on May 11, 2000.
Janet Jackson was scheduled to perform during her All for You Tour on November 19, 2001, but the show was canceled, due to the September 11, 2001 attacks.
Christina Aguilera brought her Stripped World Tour to the arena on October 4, 2003.
Kylie Minogue performed a show at the arena during her Showgirl: The Greatest Hits Tour on April 5, 2005, and again during her KylieX2008 Tour on May 27, 2008.
WWE is a regular at the arena, as they hosted events in 2002, 2003, 2006 and 2007.
The arena was used for the 2007 World Men's Handball Championship, including the third place game and the final game.
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