N-Joy Plaza Festival featuring Mark Forster and BUNT.

Which celebrities will be on stage at the N-Joy Day at Expo-Plaza in Hanover? 

BUNT. is one of the most exciting electronic artists of our time. His shows aren’t just events. They’re communal experiences—raw, intimate, and electrifying. BUNT. has now been confirmed as the headliner for the N-JOY Plaza Festival 2027. Mark Forster, another top star from Germany, will also be performing on Saturday, June 5, at the EXPO Plaza. Once again, the resident DJ act Alle Farben is on the lineup and will kick off the program.

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BUNT.’s path to success was anything but conventional. After graduating from high school, the artist completed an apprenticeship at an auto company and tried his hand at the advertising industry. An opportunity for a music video shoot in the U.S. became a turning point. He quit his job, moved to the States, and took a huge risk. He produced tracks for legendary artists like Avicii and toured with Gryffin, but the pandemic forced him back to Germany. Then came “Clouds.” What began in December 2022 as a short clip on TikTok exploded into a movement. By the time of its official release in January 2023, the track had already reached 50 million impressions and debuted at No. 15 on the Billboard Hot Electronic Songs chart. Since then, it has amassed over 350 million streams and established BUNT. as one of the most exciting new forces in dance music. In 2026, BUNT. entered a new era with major festival performances at Coachella and Lollapalooza in South America and India, as well as the debut of its Open-Air-In-The-Round series. The project has since become one of the most exciting breakout stories in electronic music. 

Sean Paul

With countless hits and tours in over 120 countries, Sean Paul is considered Jamaica’s top musical export and a global superstar from the “small island with the big sound.” Born in Kingston in 1973 under the full name Sean Paul Henriques, the dancehall deejay (as a microphone operator is called in Jamaica) has been conquering the global charts since his breakthrough in the late ’90s thanks to hits like “Gimme The Light,” “Get Busy,” “No Lie,” “Temperature,” and “Bring It,” and has been a sought-after collaborator for global stars like Beyoncé and Dua Lipa—and, since 2022, a celebrated TV star in his own right. Three decades after his breakthrough, there’s no sign that Sean Paul’s popularity is waning. Following his sold-out party show last summer at the Gilde Parkbühne, Sean Paul is now returning to Hanover.

Mark Forster

After numerous sold-out tours and chart successes, Germany’s top star Mark Forster is returning to the big open-air stage in 2027. With his two singles, “Zeitmaschine” and “Rettest Du Mich,” Mark Forster is both older and younger at the same time—older in the maturity of his lyrics, younger in the radical nature of his sound, which falls somewhere between pop, indie, and electronic. That’s where the fascination lies: While others try to stay TikTok-compatible, he builds on what endures—clear songs, genuine emotions, and authenticity. But fans at the EXPO Plaza can also look forward to all the hits that Mark Forster has used to connect generations—from “Übermorgen” to “Chöre” and “194 Länder” to “Au Revoir.” 

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Alle Farben is a regular at the N-JOY Plaza Festival. The German DJ and music producer has been thrilling audiences for years with sensational DJ sets. Frans Zimmer, the man behind Alle Farben, has been focusing since 2009 on music productions whose visual accompaniments are small masterpieces. Zimmer draws significant inspiration from the artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser. Zimmer’s breakthrough came in 2012, when he captivated 30,000 fans at the Electro Swing Open Air festival on the grounds of Berlin’s Tempelhof Airport. In addition, the Berlin dance icon was booked for the Tomorrowland and Lollapalooza festivals. His career is marked by impressive facts and figures: over 2 billion streams, 35 diamond, platinum, and gold certifications, 7 No. 1 radio hits, and an Echo Award for “Best Dance National” act.

Where can I get tickets, what should I bear in mind?

Tickets will be available at www.hannover-concerts.de, www.eventim.de, and at ticket outlets. The tickets entitle holders to use public transportation on the days of the event within the Greater Hanover Transport Authority (GVH) area. Children ages 3 to 6 receive free admission. Infants and (very young) children are not permitted. For the first time, there are three ticket categories: standing room, standing room with early admission, and premium tickets that include a buffet, beverages, and access to an exclusive area. Advance ticket sales are now underway.

Service notes for the concerts in Hanover

How do I get to the Expo Plaza?

There are a total of three entrances to Expo Plaza (North, East, and Southeast), all of which are clearly marked. People in wheelchairs should use the North entrance, as this provides the quickest barrier-free access to the wheelchair platform to the right of the stage. In general, be sure to allow plenty of time to arrive early. 

By Bus and Train
: From the Kröpcke station (one stop or about a three-minute walk from the main train station), take CityRail Line 6 to Messe/Ost (the last stop). Trains run approximately every 10 minutes (regular weekly schedule), and additional trains are added for the round trip during Expo Plaza concerts.
There are also P+R parking lots in the region for continuing your journey via public transit. https://www.vmz-niedersachsen.de/region-hannover/park-und-ride/ 

By car
For those arriving by car, the organizers, together with the Hanover Traffic Management Centre, recommend the free and ad-free navigation app "NUNAV". To get there, select the event as your destination in the app and you will be guided directly to a free parking space to avoid traffic jams. Download free of charge: Android http://bit.ly/nunav Apple iOS https://t.co/OetQs4Gbyv 

What do people in wheelchairs or with walking impairments need to be aware of?

• Wheelchair users should please use the north entrance, as this is the quickest and most barrier-free way to reach the wheelchair platform to the right of the stage.
• Important: Wheelchairs, walking frames and stools etc. are not permitted in the standing area on the grounds due to official regulations. People with a walking disability must purchase a so-called "wheelchair ticket" for the wheelchair platform on presentation of their disabled pass by calling 0511 / 12123333.
• Disabled parking spaces are available in the marked parking lots and under the bridge in Weltausstellungsallee.
• The disabled toilets in the adjacent ZAG Arena are at ground level. Barrier-free toilet cubicles are also available directly at the wheelchair platform.

What is allowed on the premises?

• Bags are limited to a maximum size of DIN A4 (21 cm x 29.7 cm); the ban applies to bags and backpacks whose longest side exceeds the “DIN A4” size (21.0 x 29.7 cm).
  To minimize wait times at the entrance, we ask that you generally refrain from bringing bags. Important: Oversized bags may only be checked for a fee at the “No-Bag” container at the East Entrance. While admission is permitted with smaller bags (fanny packs, small shoulder bags, clutches), we ask that you limit these to the absolute essentials (e.g., cell phone, cash, medication).
• For security reasons, it is forbidden to bring glass bottles, cans, hard packaging or other objects that can be used as projectiles (e.g. deodorant, perfume etc.) onto the grounds. These items will therefore be removed at the entrance and kept with the evidence.

What is NOT allowed on the premises?

• Large bags such as backpacks, shopper bags, travel bags, suitcases, baskets and cooler bags
• Glass and PET bottles
• Tetra-Paks over 0.33 liters
• Professional cameras with interchangeable and/or zoom lenses and video function
• Audio and video recording devices of all kinds
• Lighting and video equipment
• GoPro cameras
• Selfie sticks
• Electronic devices such as tablets, laptops, large power banks; cell phones excluded
• Food and drinks (both available on site)
• Chairs, stools, folding chairs
• Weapons, knives, tasers, batons, pepper spray, etc.
• Glass container
• Flashlights, key chains & wallet chains, glow sticks, laser pointers
• Large flags and posters (incl. sticks)
• Umbrellas
• Helmets

Where is the box office and where can I deposit my tickets?

Box office / box office deposits (purchase tickets) are at the Container Entrance East.

Note Purchase card deposit function:

• Collection possible on the day of the event from 13:30 to 20:00 at the Box Office (east entrance)
• Have the collection code, order no. and ID card ready for collection

What about the catering?

• Food stands with a wide range of drinks and food are available throughout the area.
• For safety reasons, only one Tetra-Pak up to a maximum of 0.33 l without a lid per person (non-alcoholic) or one empty collapsible bottle may be taken onto the premises.
• There are drinking water points on the festival site (see site plan).
• Please note: ONLY CASH PAYMENT is possible at the food and beverage stands.
• There are NO ATMs on the festival site.

What are the tasks of the awareness teams?

Anyone who feels uncomfortable or has been harassed/discriminated against during the festival can contact the Awareness Team. It can be recognized by the pink "Where to Panama" vests or passes. The Panama Safe Space can be found at the security tent next to the North Entrance.

Medical advice

• Remember sun protection (cream, headgear, etc.) and rainproof clothing. Umbrellas are not permitted.
• Loud music can damage your hearing!
• Pay particular attention to hearing protection and appropriate positioning of children on the premises.
• Medical staff and doctors are on site for medical emergencies.