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Not every The Rolling Stones concert is remembered for wild surprises or celebrity guests. Sometimes the magic comes from a setlist that quietly refuses to play it safe. Their Amsterdam stop on the A Bigger Bang tour delivered exactly that, mixing crowd-pleasing anthems with the beautifully unexpected As Tears Go By. It was the kind of performance that reminded everyone why predicting a Stones show is usually a losing game. Just when you think you’ve memorized every tour stop, they slip in a song you weren’t expecting and suddenly another summer night becomes one fans are still talking about years later.
July 31, 2006: Arena, Amsterdam, Holland (A Bigger Bang Tour, 1st European leg) Jumpin’ Jack Flash/It’s Only Rock’n Roll/Oh No, Not You Again/Bitch/Sway/ As Tears Go By/Streets Of Love/Tumbling Dice/Night Time/Band introduction/Slipping Away/Before They Make Me Run/Miss You/ Rough Justice/Get Off Of My Cloud/Honky Tonk Women/Sympathy For The Devil/Start Me Up/Brown Sugar/You Can’t Always Get What You Want/Satisfaction
The Stones in Holland: A Rock ‘n’ Roll Affair Through Time
The Rolling Stones and Holland have shared a long, unforgettable love story. Over the decades Dutch fans have welcomed Mick, Keith, and the gang with open arms, making every visit feel like a reunion with old friends. From the early days of swinging sixties tours to their legendary stadium shows, the band has always brought high energy and classic rock magic to Dutch stages.
This relationship reached another peak on July 31, 2006 when the Stones rocked the Arena in Amsterdam. The atmosphere was electric as thousands of fans gathered, buzzing with excitement and nostalgia. This wasn’t just another concert—it was a vibrant celebration of decades of music, passion, and pure rock ‘n’ roll spirit that the band and the Netherlands have nurtured together.
Flashback: The Rolling Stones Light Up Amsterdam 2006
On that summer night at Amsterdam’s Arena The Rolling Stones unleashed a setlist packed with their biggest hits and a few surprises to keep the crowd on their toes. Mick Jagger’s unmistakable charisma filled the arena, while Keith Richards shredded through guitar riffs that had fans singing along at the top of their lungs. The band’s classics echoed through the venue, creating a timeless connection between band and audience.
The 2006 Amsterdam show was more than just music—it was a testament to The Rolling Stones’ enduring ability to connect across generations and countries. For the Dutch fans lucky enough to be there, it was a night of memories and music that still resonates. Over the years, Holland has proven to be one of the Stones’ most passionate homes away from home—and that 2006 gig was another shining example of why.
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