From Foo Fighters to Beyoncé - a look back at Stadium of Light gigs through the years
This week it’s been announced that Beyoncé will perform at the Stadium of Light in May as part of her much-anticipated Renaissance World Tour.
She’s set to be a huge draw to the city when she performs on May 23, 2023.
Beyoncé joins Pink this year, who was the first female to ever headline the stadium back in 2010. Pink will take to the stage again for two nights on Saturday, June 10 and Sunday, June 11, 2023.
Here’s a look back at some of the household names who’ve performed at the home of the Black Cats over the years.
1. Spice Girls, 2019
The Spice Girls were the last act to take to the stage at the Stadium of Light in 2019. Five may have become four for the Spice World tour, with Victoria Beckham choosing not to take part, but there was still plenty of Girl Power as they took fans on a trip down memory lane. Photo: JPI Media
2. Pink, 2010
Pink was the first woman to perform when she brought her pop anthems and acrobatic staging to the Stadium of Light in 2010. Pictured here are some excited fans outside the stadium. Photo: JPI Media
3. Rihanna, 2013
Rihanna performed to one of the largest crowds ever at the Stadium of Light when she sang in front of 57,500 as part of her Diamonds World Tour in 2013. Photo: JPI Media
4. Foo Fighters, 2015
Front man Dave Grohl and the Foo Fighters performed at the Stadium of Light in 2015 and proved one of the most popular concerts of the decade. Photo: JPI Media