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The Rolling Stones live in Oslo 1965

June 24, 1965: Messehallen Skoyen, Oslo, Norway (2 shows)

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Unruly Nights and Raw Edges

When The Rolling Stones rolled into Oslo in June 1965, they brought more than just music—they brought mayhem. Backstage clashes were just part of the show: band members cursed, argued, and even smashed mirrors and sandwiches in frustration. The tension boiled over during a dinner with local band The Green Onions, where Keith Richards famously hurled his plate onto the floor and upended his meal. Mick Jagger, unfazed, reportedly popped a pill mid-meal to calm his nerves.

Despite their raw energy and erratic behavior offstage, the band managed to hold it together when it counted. That night, they tore through an eight-song set that included raucous covers and their own hit, The Last Time. It was a brief but electrifying performance that left the audience in awe—and some wondering how long the Stones could survive the chaos they created.

Rolling Stones in Norway, 1965: Culture Shock and Hotel Rooms

Their stay in Oslo was modest by today’s rock star standards. The band bunked at Hotel Viking, now the Clarion Hotel Royal Christiania, where the rooms were so basic they lacked private bathrooms. But even cramped quarters couldn’t dull the energy they unleashed on Norway.

The band’s arrival at Fornebu Airport earlier that day had already triggered a wave of hysteria. Fans mobbed the area, and for many in Norway, this was more than a concert—it was a cultural wake-up call. The Rolling Stones weren’t just playing music; they were heralding the end of an era of innocence and the start of something louder, wilder, and unapologetically new.

In just one night, the Stones left a permanent mark on Oslo. And true to their legacy, they did it on their own chaotic terms.

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