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The Rolling Stones live in Arnhem 2017
THE STONES LIGHT UP ARNHEM Arnhem turned into rock ’n’ roll heaven when The Rolling Stones hit town in October 2017. Fresh off their Amsterdam show, the band brought pure fire to the banks of the Rhine — all swagger, sweat, and classic Stones magic. The crowd roared, guitars screamed, and the city lit up like never before. For one unforgettable night, Arnhem wasn’t just a stop on the No Filter Tour — it was the main event.
October 15, 2017: Gelredome, Arnhem, Holland Sympathy For The Devil/It’s Only Rock’n Roll/Tumbling Dice/Just Your Fool/Ride ‘Em On Down/Dancing with Mr. D/She’s So Cold/You Can’t Always Get What You Want/Paint It Black/Honky Tonk Women/Band introduction/Happy/Slipping Away/Miss You/Midnight Rambler/Street Fighting Man/Start Me Up/Brown Sugar/Jumpin’ Jack Flash/Gimme Shelter/Satisfaction *All photos from the IORR site
Rocking by the Rhine: The Rolling Stones live in Arnhem
When The Rolling Stones rolled into Arnhem in October 2017, the city by the Rhine was buzzing with anticipation. It was the band’s second Dutch stop on their No Filter Tour, following a roaring night in Amsterdam just days earlier on September 30. Arnhem might not always be the first city that comes to mind when you think of rock history, but on that evening, it was pure electricity — an unforgettable mix of swagger, sweat, and timeless riffs echoing off the banks of the Nederijn River.
Arnhem’s place in history stretches far beyond music. Resting on the northern side of the Nederijn — one of the Rhine’s great offshoots — the city has seen centuries of stories unfold. From medieval trade routes to the fierce World War II battles remembered in nearby Nijmegen, this region carries layers of European history beneath its modern rhythm. The same river that once divided nations now reflected the glow of stage lights as Mick, Keith, Charlie, and Ronnie tore through a setlist that bridged generations.
When legends meet history
There’s something poetic about the Stones bringing their enduring sound to a place so rich in resilience and memory. Arnhem, once a site of struggle and rebuilding, now roared with celebration — a living symbol of survival and renewal, much like the band itself. For locals and fans who traveled from across Europe, the show wasn’t just another stop on the tour; it was a shared moment between rock legends and a city that knows how to endure.
Under the cool Dutch sky, guitars rang out across the Rhine, and Arnhem’s past met the present in a single, thunderous chord — proof that even history can dance when The Rolling Stones come to town.
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