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By 2006, most bands with four decades behind them would have been coasting on nostalgia. The Rolling Stones clearly missed that memo. Their Munich stop on the A Bigger Bang Tour showed a group still willing to shuffle the setlist, stretch performances, and keep audiences guessing. When Paint It Black echoed through the Olympiastadion, it wasn’t just another familiar hit—it felt like fresh evidence that some songs refuse to age, no matter how many tours they’ve survived. If anyone expected a comfortable victory lap, Munich offered a polite, guitar-powered reminder that the Stones still preferred doing things the hard way.
July 16, 2006: Olympiastadion, Munich, Germany (A Bigger Bang Tour, 1st European leg) Jumpin’ Jack Flash/It’s Only Rock’n Roll/Oh No, Not You Again/Let’s Spend The Night Together/All Down The Line/Streets Of Love/Angie/Tumbling Dice/Night Time/Band introduction/This Place Is Empty/ Before They Make Me Run/Miss You/Rough Justice/Start Me Up/Honky Tonk Women/Sympathy For The Devil/Paint It Black/Brown Sugar/You Can’t Always Get What You Want/Satisfaction Some photos taken from IORR
Stones in Munich: A Love Affair Through the Years
On July 16, 2006 the Rolling Stones rolled into Munich’s Olympiastadion and delivered yet another electrifying night of rock ‘n’ roll. Even after decades on the road, the band showed no signs of slowing down. The energy was raw, the stage massive, and the crowd? Absolutely fired up. From timeless classics like Jumpin’ Jack Flash to newer crowd-pleasers, the Stones proved they still had the magic. The setlist was tight, the sound loud, and the atmosphere soaked in that unique, once-in-a-generation kind of nostalgia only the Stones can summon.
The Rolling Stones in Munich: A Tradition of Mayhem and Magic
But 2006 was far from the first time Mick, Keith & co. stirred up the spirit of rock in Munich. Over the years, the city has become a special stop on their tour map—a place where the Stones don’t just perform, they connect. From smaller, sweat-soaked early gigs to stadium-sized spectacles, Munich has seen the band evolve while never losing their edge. It’s more than a concert stop—it’s a shared history between a band that refuses to fade and a city that keeps showing up.
Each show brought something a little different—new songs, new fans, new stories—but the heart of it stayed the same: the Stones giving it their all, and Munich loving every minute of it. Whether you’re reliving 2006 or looking back even further, one thing’s clear: when the Stones come to Munich, it’s never just another tour date. It’s a celebration. Stay tuned—we’re just getting warmed up.
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