The biggest concert. The greatest concerts in history

Every year, a huge number of different concerts of rock, pop, and rap performers take place around the world. Some gather small clubs, others gather stadiums with thousands of people. Who put together the biggest concert in the world and what are the biggest concerts in the history of music?

The Beatles, 1965

It’s hard to imagine now how big the Beatles were in the middle of the last century. The young boys from Liverpool were at the peak of their fame, and it was they who held the world's first record for attendance at a concert.

In August 1965, they performed at one of the New York stadiums. 55,000 people came to see and listen to their idols that day. Thus, the Beatles' performance (which, by the way, lasted only half an hour - then it was considered normal) became the first of the largest concerts in the world. The stadium itself, by the way, where the performance took place, could only accommodate 50,000 people, but more than five thousand more came! It was an incredibly huge number of people back then. For safety reasons, the artists were even transported to the site in armored trucks so that they would not get hurt in this crowd of people.

Led Zeppelin, 1973 and 1977

Eight years after the Beatles' legendary performance, other Britons were able to break their record. Led Zeppelin performed in front of more than 56,000 people at a concert in Florida. And if the Beatles are positioned more as pop performers, then Led Zeppelin is a rock ensemble. Moreover, they were the founders of hard rock. So their concert was not only large-scale in itself, but also the first major concert in the history of music of this kind.

Four years later, Led Zeppelin repeated their success: just over 76,000 people came to listen to them in Michigan. Then they also performed at the stadium, and a very interesting fact is that only the Pope was able to gather large quantity spectators in that same stadium a decade later.

Jean-Michel Jarre (1979, 1986, 1988, 1997)

It's not just pop and rock performers who can sell out shows. The man who became the pioneer of electronic music, Jean Jarre, also succeeded with no less success. And more than once! He first performed in front of a huge audience in 1979, this happened in Paris. Then 1,000,000 people came to his concert, and Jarre even got into the Guinness Book of Records. He repeated his own success seven years later in exactly the same place, and this time the number of viewers slightly exceeded 1,000,000.

Both of these concerts, however, were free. But a sufficient number of people came to see and listen to Jarre for money: for example, more than 180,000 Britons in 1988 in London. And almost ten years later, Jean Jarre visited the Russian capital in honor of its 850th anniversary. Then his performance was organized on Vorobyovy Gory with free entry for everyone. And there were quite a lot of them - according to unofficial estimates, about 3,500,000 people.

"Queen" (1981, 1985, 1992)

There is probably no person who has not heard of the Queen group and its frontman, the legendary Freddie Mercury. Thousands of fans around the world dreamed of coming to their performance, and some were lucky. In 1981 in Brazil. In Sao Paulo, 131,000 people were lucky enough to see and hear them live. In addition, it was these British who became the first rock band to come with concerts to South American countries.

Their popularity grew in geometric progression, and already in 1985, performing in Sydney, they gathered 2,000,000 people at their performance! Thus, that show went down as the biggest rock concert in the world. Much smaller-scale, but also worthy of mention, was the Queen concert, held six months after Freddie’s death, in memory of him and for the sake of opening a fund to fight AIDS (it was from this terrible disease Mercury died). 72,000 people - this is the attendance of this performance.

Paul McCartney, 1990

The era of the Beatles ended back in the seventies of the last century, but Paul McCartney never left the stage. He began performing with his wife Linda, traveling not only around Britain, but also in other countries. And one of his performances became a record for him: in 1990 in Brazil, 184,000 people were able to see with their own eyes and hear with their own ears the legendary man.

"A-Ha", 1991

Exactly one year after Sir Paul McCartney's performance, the same Brazilian stadium hosted the Norwegian rock band A-Ha. By an incredible coincidence, it was there that the artists set their personal record for attendance at their concerts - 194,000 people, ten more than Paul McCartney.

Rod Stewart, 1994

The largest concert in the world, the record of which no one has been able to break to this day, is unanimously considered to be the performance of soul singer Rod Stewart, which took place on the last day of 1994 in Rio de Janeiro.

There is no exact data on the number of people who came to listen to the musician, but, according to various sources, it ranges from 3,500,000 to 4,000,000 people.

Michael Jackson, 1996

The name of the king of the pop scene, Michael Jackson, is known to everyone. They still love him, and during his lifetime his popularity was enormous.

In the mid-nineties, he went on a tour of five continents, during which he visited thirty-five different countries. At the same time, one of the largest concerts in the world with his participation took place (in Prague) - 125,000 people were able to see and hear him.

Garth Brooks, 1997

Free concert country singer Garth Brooks, held in New York in 1997, is also one of the largest in history. It was held in Central Park under open air and attracted almost 1,000,000 people (980,000 to be exact).

"Yu2", 1997

Great Britain is rich in talent, and the kind that fills stadiums. The Irish “U2” were no exception. Also in 1997, they toured other countries. We also stopped in Italy, and it was there, in the small town of Reggio Emilia, that their largest performance took place. Of the 167,000 residents, 150,000 people came to listen to the Irish rock band.

Rolling Stones, 2003 and 2006

The Rolling Stones in special presentation does not need. Until now, this group has thousands of fans around the world. They staged record-breaking performances twice, both times at the beginning of the new millennium.

In 2003, almost 500,000 people came to listen to them in Toronto, and the concert was paid! And three years later, in Rio de Janeiro, more than 1,000,000 spectators gathered to see and hear the live performance of the legends of the world stage. However, the entrance to this show, held on the beach, was free, but nevertheless the performance is one of the largest concerts in the world.

"Tokyo Hotel", 2010

Ten years ago, the German alternative group Tokyo Hotel, which consisted of very young boys, broke popularity records and was at the very top of the ratings. A huge number of people came to their concerts. So in 2010 in Paris, exactly 500,000 spectators were able to see their idols with their own eyes.

The biggest rap concerts in the world

Pop, rock, alternative - not only these trends are capable of filling the halls. Don't forget about hip-hop culture. In 2014, the concert of world rap legend Eminem took place in London, at a stadium with a capacity of 90,000 people, and became the first large-scale concert for this genre.

And in Russia, the first rapper to gather a large audience was Vasily Vakulenko, better known as Basta. Two years ago, he sold out the Moscow Olympic complex - 35,000 fans came to listen to him. This year, two more artists of this genre managed to “take” the Olympic Stadium: Oksimiron (22,000 people) and Timati (28,000 spectators).

Festivals

Various large-scale festivals with free entry are also among the largest concerts in the world. Of course, it is problematic to establish the exact number of spectators, but at least an approximate one is possible. For example, Afton Down attracted 600,000 people in 1970, while a similar pop event in New York three years later attracted 620,000.

And in September 1991, more than 1,500,000 people, according to the most conservative estimates, gathered in Moscow at the Monsters of Rock festival, which was attended by such stars of the world stage as Metallica, AC/DC and many others.

Every now and then new artists appear on the world stage in the most different genres. The popularity of many of them is very high, which means there is a fairly high probability that one of the new stars will be able to repeat the record of the performers mentioned above. Wait and see!

Celebrity concerts can attract huge crowds that fill every available space.

Place Rod Stewart Concert

In Rio in 1994, an incredible show took place, which brought together almost 4 million people who wanted to listen to hits on the eve of New Year's holidays. In honor of the New Year, the most favorite compositions were slightly changed and performed on the beach to the delight of the public.

Jean-Michel Jarre

The Moscow concert on September 6, 1997 attracted a crowd of 3.4 million. At that time, people were not spoiled by foreign performers. Thanks to the magnitude of his concerts, Jean-Michel Jarre managed to set a record listed in the Guinness Book 4 times.

Two million flocked to Sydney in 1985 when the band visited the city on tour. A total of 4 concerts were given, the second show being the most numerous. Live video of the event is still popular to watch.

Monsters of Rock Festival

The rock festival on September 28, 1991 went down in history as having attracted 1.5 million people. There were many stars at the concert, including: AC/DC, Metallica, The Black Crowes, Pantera.

Peace without Border Festival

The capital's Revolution Square was filled as never before in Havana on September 20, 2009. Approximately 1.5 million came to support peace in Central America. This area is one of the largest in the world, so everyone managed to fit in.

The Rolling Stones

In February 2006, a huge stage was erected on the territory of Rio De Janeiro (Copacobana beach). The amount of equipment for sound and lighting was amazing; it weighed about 70 tons. 1.3 million people came to the free concert to enjoy the works of the performers.

Garth Brooks

In New York on August 7, 1997, almost a million people gathered to attend the legendary event. Then Brooks' album instantly hit the first line of the national charts.

Summer Jam at Watkins Glen

New York again, summer 1973, at that time the pop concert became the largest in the world and was included in the Guinness Book of Records. A race track was chosen as the location.

The biggest concerts in the world - numbers, dates, facts.

55,600 people - this is the number of people who attended the show The group Beatles, which lasted half an hour. It took place in 1965 on August 15 at the stadium in New York and it was the very first record in history for the number of spectators at a concert. But times are changing and nowadays concerts attract much larger audiences. What were the biggest concerts in the world? You will learn about this by reading this article.

10. Tokio Hotel

Paris, 2010, 500 thousand people

Welcome to Humanoid City - this inscription was written on the office and on the tickets. It was last concert as part of the tour, which took place in Paris, right next to the Eiffel Tower.

9. Festival “Isle of White”

Afton Down, August 26 to August 30, 1970, 600 thousand people

The festival took place on the Isle of Wight and featured Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, The Who and Redbone. This was Jimi Hendrix's last concert in the UK.

8. Rock over the Volga 2013

Samara region, pos. Petra-Dubrava, 2013, 692 thousand people

The festival took place on June 8 near the village of Petra-Dubrava. The presenters were Oleg Garkusha and Sergey Galanin. The duet “Bayan Mix” and the State Volga Russian performed at the festival folk choir them. Peter Miloslavova, as well as the groups Aquarium, Semantic Hallucinations, Chizh & Co, Piknik, Bi-2, Alisa, Kipelov, Mordor, the festival headliners were Rammstein.

7. Garth Brooks

New York, 08/07/1997, 980 thousand people

Garth Brooks, a country music legend, attracted almost a million spectators at his concert. Free concert took place in Central Park New York in support of the new Sevens album. The album received the status of a “diamond record” precisely thanks to such successful advertising.

6. The Rolling Stones

Rio De Janeiro, 02/18/2006, 1.3 million people

The concert took place on Copacabana beach. The stage was 60x22x20 meters in size. Equipment and sound equipment, the total weight of which was 70 tons, were delivered by a separate plane. Spectators could enjoy the concert completely free of charge.

5. Peace without Border

Havana, 09/20/2009, 1.5 million people

The festival took place at one of the most large areas that exist in the world, which is why it was able to accommodate so many viewers. The concert was held in support of peace in Central America.

4. Monsters of Rock

Moscow, 09/28/1991, 1.6 million people

Immediately after the putsch, a grandiose rock festival took place in August, in which world stars of rock music such as AC/DC, Pantera, Metallica, and The Black Crowes took part. Among the domestic musicians who performed at the festival was the group Electro Convulsive Therapy.

3.Queen

Sydney, 04/26/1985, 2 million people

Queen played 4 concerts in Sydney and the second one broke the record for the number of spectators. It was one of the most spectacular concerts.

2. Jean Michel Jarre

Moscow, 09/06/1997, 3.4 million people

On the day of the 850th anniversary of Moscow, in front of the Moscow State University, a concert by Jean Michel Jarre took place, which was called Oxygen In Moscow. The concert was so grandiose and large-scale that even during the performance the cosmonauts of the Mir station were in direct communication.

1. The biggest concert in the world - Rod Stewart

Rio de Janeiro, 12/31/1994, 3.5 million people

It was the largest concert in the world to date, brought together by the outstanding soul musician Rod Stewart. The record of 3 and a half million people has not yet been broken.

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In many countries around the world there are concert venues built in the most spectacular natural or historical settings, from underground caves to 19th-century forts.

Here are 15 of the most unique places around the world, from Ireland's Slane Castle, which hosted the Rolling Stones and David Bowie, to Sweden's Dalhalla Amphitheater, built in a former limestone quarry, and hosts live music events.

Annual Bregenz Festival, which is held in Austria from July to the end of August, famous for its fantastic decorations that are mounted on a floating stage.

IN cultural center Steel Stax, which is located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, the steel structure of the plant rises from behind the stage.

The site is located on the former Bethlehem Steel plant, America's second-largest steel producer.

An object World Heritage UNESCO Antique d'Orange Theater in French city Orange is an ancient Roman theater that was built in the 1st century BC. e. Concerts are still held in the original stone architectural settings to this day.

Dalhalla Amphitheater - these are former limestone quarries, which are located near the Swedish city of Rattvik among dense forests.

To watch the concerts of the most various styles and destinations, which are held here annually from June to September, spectators must descend into a quarry almost 60 meters deep.

Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado, arose due to the movements of the earth's crust: over many years, slowly sliding rocks carved the walls of an amphitheater into the rock.

The site, which is located at 1,980 meters above sea level in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, offers breathtaking panoramic views.

Ancient theater in Taormina, built by the ancient Greeks at the beginning of the 7th century BC. e., located in the Sicilian town of Taormina in Italy. Since 1983, the Taormina Arte Committee has been holding concerts in these stunning authentic antique settings, theatrical performances and film screenings.

Tabernacle is a church that was built in Atlanta, Georgia in 1910 and subsequently during the 1900s Olympic Games in 1996 it was turned into the House of Blues club. The cultural center still has its original painted balconies, ceiling frescoes, stained glass windows and a huge crystal chandelier.

Gorge Amphitheater is an outdoor venue in George, Washington that seats 27,500 people. It is located on the top of a bluff, and while you listen to your favorite music, you can admire stunning views of the Columbia River and the Columbia Gorge Canyon.

Palais Idéal du Facteur Cheval built entirely from pebbles that a French postman named Joseph Ferdinand Cheval collected over the course of 33 years. Concerts are held in this palace, which was built in 1907, in June and July.

Nikon at Jones Beach Theatre, which is located in Jones Beach in New York, stands on a popular beach right on the water's edge. From July to September, concerts are held there, with celebrities such as Jimmy Buffett, Nine Inch Nails and Neil Young performing.

Ermita de la Santa Cruz - This old church in the Guatemalan city of Antigua, which was built back in 1664. It suffered several earthquakes and was reconstructed in 1973 open theater, in which all year round Opera and ballet performances take place.

One of the many forts located around Pula in Croatia, Fort Punta Cristo, built in the 19th century hosts such festivals as the August Dimensions Festival and the September Outlook Festival. Previously, Pula was considered one of the largest forts in Europe.

In search of entertainment for the evening, you don’t have to go to the website of every hall and club; just study our list of the ten best Moscow concert venues.

#1 Crocus City Hall

One of the largest concert halls in Moscow, performances by world celebrities take place here almost non-stop, and in 2013 the Miss Universe competition was held here. The main advantage of the hall is its size; it can accommodate up to 7,000 spectators. It was here that Sting, Lana Del Rey and Elton John performed when they visited Moscow on their tours. Although on the stage of Crocus City Hall you can hear a variety of artists: there was a concert of the Sretensky Monastery choir, rapper Basta and Comedy show Woman.

Address: M. Myakinino, 65-66 km MKAD, Concert hall"Crocus City Hall". (M. Myakinino)

Backstreet Boys during a concert at Crocus City Hall

#2 Stadium Live

This concert hall from the founders of the B2 club, which can accommodate up to 8,000 spectators. The advantage of this site is the ability to see the stage from anywhere in the hall due to the absence of interfering structures and a large number of screens with an online broadcast of what is happening. Another striking feature of this venue is the 140m long bar, which solves the problem of queuing for drinks. Very soon there will be a concert here Group One Republic.

Address: metro station Sokol, Leningradsky prospect, 80 building 17

#3 SK Olimpiyskiy

Madonna, Justin Timberlake, Lady Gaga - they all chose the Olympic Stadium as a platform for their performances. Only the biggest stars perform in this hall, because to fill a hall the size of a football field you need to be the best. In 2009, the Olympic became the venue for the Eurovision Song Contest, and besides it, festivals and awards of various TV channels are often held here. Due to the huge size of the complex, the sound quality suffers, but the Olympic Stadium is famous for its shows.

Address: m. Prospekt Mira, Olimpiysky Prospekt, 16

#4 Space Moscow

This is a one-of-a-kind club where you can hear electronic music from the most famous DJs in the world. It was opened as a branch famous club Space Ibiza also plays internationally proven hits. The scope and pathos of the club matches that of Space on the Spanish island. The main goal of the club was to promote its philosophy and even revolutionize the club life of the capital.

Address: metro station Kutuzovskaya, Kutuzovsky prospect, 36, building 11

#5 Club B2

It is in this club that concerts of legendary Russian and foreign rock bands. On days free from concerts, discos and jazz concerts are held here, and visitors can always spend the evening in a local bar. In B2, fans of rock music will be able to see musicians up close and enjoy live performances of their favorite songs. This club was created for those who do not like listening to music in huge halls.

Address: m. Mayakovskaya, st. Bolshaya Sadovaya, 8.

#6 Moscow International House of Music

Looking for concerts classical music It’s worth going to MMDM, they often perform here opera singers world-class, they play classics from Mozart to Shostakovich, as well as organ music and jazz. Even if you don't like the classics, the House of Music is worth a visit because of the magnificent architectural ensemble, from the roof of which you can see the Moscow River embankment and the Novospassky Monastery.

Address: Paveletskaya metro station, Kosmodamianskaya embankment, 52, building 8

#7 16 tons

The oldest English pub in Moscow, specializing in performances by guitar groups. 16 tons is divided into two floors, the first is a pub itself, decorated in a traditional English style, where visitors can try beer made in their own brewery. The second floor is night club, where almost every day there are performances by Russian and foreign groups.

Address: m. Street 1905, st. Presnensky Val, 6, building 1

#8 Park named after. Gorky

Gorky Park has long become more than just a place for walking. There are several stages for performances, including the Musical Stage and the Green Theater, designed in the form of an amphitheater and preserved from the 30s of the twentieth century. A concert in a Soviet open-air amphitheater gives visitors high-quality sound and a special experience. The park constantly hosts concerts, festivals and even prom, however, all performances take place here only in the warm months of the year.

Address: M. Oktyabrskaya, st. Krymsky Val, no. 9, building 1

#9 GlavClub

This is a new Moscow club that specializes in holding concerts of major and not so big stars. Although it opened only recently, its schedule is already filled with concerts of various performers, from metropolitan rappers to foreign rock bands, such as the Blue Foundation.

Address: m. Leninsky Prospekt, st. Ordzhonikidze, 11

#10 Club Ray Just Arena

This club specializes in concerts modern music. Ray Just Arena is better known under its old name – Arena Moscow. The club's reputation suffered significantly due to the cancellation of several concerts, including the one that was interrupted in the middle of the show. British group Placebo. Despite this, the club remains a great place to dance to the club music of famous DJs.

Address: metro station Dynamo, Leningradsky Prospekt, 31, building 4