Other Events
Other than football matches, the San Siro has been host to many music concerts.
American superstar Madonna performed to a sold out crowd of 55.338 people on July 14, 2009 during her Sticky & Sweet Tour and again in front of 53,244 people on June 14, 2012 as part of her MDNA Tour.
Bruce Springsteen performed at the stadium on June 7, 2012 during his Wrecking Ball Tour in front of a crowd of about 58.000 people. He performed other four sold-out show at the stadium: on June 25, 2008 during his Magic Tour, on June 28, 2003 during his The Rising Tour and on June 21, 1985 during his Born in the U.S.A. Tour.
Bob Marley performed the first concert in the history of San Siro Stadium on June 27, 1980.
Bob Dylan performed at the stadium on June 24, 1984.
Micheal Jackson performed at the stadium on June 18, 1997 during his HIStory World Tour in front of a crowd of about 50.000 people.
David Bowie performed at the stadium on June 10, 1987.
Irish rock band U2 performed at the stadium during their Vertigo Tour on July 20 and 21, 2005 in front of sold out crowds of 137,427 people (68,713 per night). They performed at the stadium for the second time on July 7 and 8, 2009 during their U2360° Tour and performed in front of sold out crowds of 153,806 people (76,903 per night). Part of the 2005 second night was filmed and released as a live video under the title U218 Vertigo//05: Live From Milan.
British electronic band Depeche Mode performed at the stadium on June 18, 2009 as part of their Tour of the Universe in front of a crowd of 57,544 people. They will perform at the stadium for the second time on July 18, 2013 as part of their upcoming Tour 2013. The 2009 show was recorded for their live albums project Recording the Universe.
British pop band Duran Duran performed at the stadium on June 5, 1987 during their Strange Behaviour Tour.
American rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers played at the stadium on June 8, 2004 during their Roll on the Red Tour.
In 2006, Robbie Williams performed a show at San Siro as part of their Close Encounters Tour in front of a crowd of about 70.000 people.
British rock band Muse performed at the stadium on June 8, 2010 during their Resistance Tour in front of a crowd of around 60.000 people.
In 2011, British pop band Take That performed a show at San Siro as part of their Progress Live tour.
British rock band The Rolling Stones performed at the Meazza on June 10, 2003 during their Licks Tour. They returned on July 11, 2006 during their A Bigger Bang Tour in front of a crowd of 56,175 people.
American rock band Bon Jovi will perform at the stadium on June 29, 2013 as part of their upcoming Because We Can - The Tour.
The San Siro was also the venue for the boxing match between Duilio Loi vs. Carlos Ortiz for the Junior Welterweight title in 1960.
In November 2009, Italy played New Zealand in rugby in front of a sold out crowd of 80,000, a record for Italian Rugby. The score finished at 20–6 in the All Blacks' favour.
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