Stadium of Light Concerts: Capacity, previous shows, how to get tickets and more ahead of Pink's two nights in Sunderland in 2023

Pink is the newest name announced to be playing at the Stadium of Light with the American superstar set to headline two nights at the largest venue in the city next year.

The singer, who last performed on Wearside in 2010, will be returning as part of her Summer Carnival 2023 tour.

She will be playing in Sunderland on Saturday, June 10, and Sunday, June 11, with tickets going on sale on Friday, October 14.

What is the capacity for concerts at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light?

The capacity usually depends on the setup for the show, although the listed capacity for most shows is around 60,000.

The stage is usually placed within the southern end of the stadium although some acts, such as Ed Sheeran in 2022, chose to have a central stage which allows for all four sides to be used.

Which acts have previously performed at the Stadium of Light?

This isn’t the first time Pink has announced a performance at the Stadium of Light. She first played the venue back in 2010 and was the first female to play a headline set there.

She was also the only headline act to play at the stadium that summer after 2009 saw Oasis and Take That play in front of North East crowds with Oasis’ show coming a matter of weeks before the band’s infamous break up.

Take That returned in 2011 for a run of three dates which also gave fans the first chance to see the group perform as a five piece for the first time since 1995. That summer also saw Kings Of Leon head to Wearside.

The following year was a busy one for the stadium with Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Coldplay and Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band playing through the summer before Bon Jovi, Rihanna and the first edition of North East Live hit Sunderland.

The North East Live lineup included JLS, Rita Ora and Little Mix, among others.

The one day festival returned in 2014 with Jessie J, Jason Derulo, The Saturdays, Rizzle Kicks and more all playing as part of the event while One Direction also entertained fans during a headline set in the same summer.

Gigs at the venue dried up soon after this with just one show a year when Foo Fighters performed in 2015 and Beyonce followed in their footsteps the following summer.

After a short spell away, music returned to the Stadium in 2019 with the Spice Girls’ Spice World tour.

The summer of 2022 saw Ed Sheeran and Elton John both play hugely successful shows at the stadium.

Pink’s last setlist at the Stadium of Light included popular hits such as So What, Get The Party Started and Just Like A Pill.

How can I get to the Stadium of Light?

The stadium is well serviced by two Metro stations, Stadium of Light and St Peters. The stadium is also a 10-15 minute walk from the city centre.