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Arnhem may not be the first city fans associate with Rolling Stones history, but on October 15, 2017, the Dutch stop on the No Filter Tour had plenty to say for itself. Fresh from Amsterdam, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts and Ronnie Wood brought a set that mixed familiar crowd-pleasers with a few less predictable choices, including Dancing with Mr. D. The GelreDome became another arena for the Stones’ talent: making a touring routine feel anything but routine. With the setlist and concert photos, this flashback revisits a night when Arnhem briefly became the centre of the Stones’ world.
October 15, 2017: Gelredome, Arnhem, Holland (No Filter Tour, European leg) 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 IORR
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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