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The Rolling Stones live in St. Petersburg, Russia 2007
July 28, 2007: Palace Square, St. Petersburg, Russia (A Bigger Bang Tour, European leg) Start Me Up/You Got Me Rocking/Rough Justice/Bitch/She’s So Cold/You Can’t Always Get What You Want/Midnight Rambler/I’ll Go Crazy/Tumbling Dice/Band introduction/You Got The Silver/Little T & A/ Miss You/It’s Only Rock’n Roll/Satisfaction/Honky Tonk Women/Sympathy For The Devil/Paint It Black/ Jumpin’ Jack Flash/Brown Suga
Sunset, Smiles and Stones: A Night to Remember in St. Petersburg
The Rolling Stones’ 2007 show in St. Petersburg wasn’t just another stop on the tour — it was a full-on celebration. As twilight painted the sky and the sun refused to set before 10 PM, a natural spotlight bathed the stage. The rainbow that arced down toward Keith’s side of the stage wasn’t planned, but it might as well have been. No visuals could compete with that magical moment—or the sea of glowing Russian smiles.
Mick, Keith, and Ronnie attacked the B-stage like rock ‘n’ roll maniacs. Ronnie, in particular, seemed possessed, ripping through solos with a fire that had fans asking, “Has he always been this good?” He nailed those licks like a master — no flubs, just fierce, fast playing that would silence any critic.
Security was surprisingly chill — suit-and-tie Vegas style instead of the intense police presence from their Moscow ‘98 show. Fans could snag a ticket for just 1,000 Rubel (around 30 euros), and those nearby could even catch the show for free from a distance. The venue? Absolutely stunning — surrounded by majestic buildings in the heart of historic St. Petersburg.
Rocking the Palace: A Russian Love Affair
The Russian crowd (including visitors from other countries) was on fire — dancing, smiling, unable to stay still. Mick even snagged a Russian army cap from the crowd, gave a playful bow, and crowned Ronnie with it, who wore it like a badge of honor. That tiny moment captured the night’s vibe: connection, fun, and pure rock joy.
From start to finish, this show had it all — a sharp Keith, a wild crowd, and a flawless exit. The streets overflowed with fans post-show, outnumbering the cars. Russia proved it belongs on every Stones tour map. Tonight made that clear.
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