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The Rolling Stones live in Stafford 1976

May 18, 1976: New Bingley Hall, Stafford, England
Honky Tonk Women/If You Can’t Rock Me-Get Off Of My Cloud/Hand Of Fate/Hey Negrita/Ain’t Too Proud To Beg/Fool To Cry/Hot Stuff/Star Star/You Gotta Move/You Can’t Always Get What You Want/Band introduction/Happy/Tumbling Dice/Nothing From Nothing/Outa Space/ Midnight Rambler/Jumping Jack Flash/Street Fighting Man

Watch some rare footage from the Stones in Stafford 1976 (from Mace Archive)

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Rockin’ Stafford: The Stones at Bingley Hall

On May 18th, 1976, the Rolling Stones brought their legendary swagger to Bingley Hall in Stafford—and what a night it was. Part of their European tour for Black and Blue, the show marked their return to the UK stage after nearly three years, and fans were buzzing. The venue, usually used for livestock shows, transformed into a sweaty rock haven packed with 7,000 fans ready to be blown away.

Keith Richards was in full pirate mode, Ronnie Wood had officially joined the band, and Mick Jagger, as always, commanded the crowd like a seasoned ringmaster. The setlist featured a wild mix of old favorites blended with new material like Hand of Fate and Fool to Cry. The Stones were raw, loose, and loud—just the way fans love them.

A Night to Remember

There was a gritty charm to Bingley Hall that made this gig stand out. The acoustics weren’t perfect, but that didn’t stop the band—or the fans—from going all in. Security was tight, the crowd was wild, and the energy never dipped for a second. For many, this show captured the Stones at their raunchy best, riding the chaos and turning it into rock ‘n’ roll gold.

Even now, people still talk about that Stafford night as one of the most electric gigs of the era. The Stones didn’t just play—they conquered.

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