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It would be a bitter pill to swallow if the next shows aren't in the UK

The Stones have certainly played very few shows outside of London in the UK in recent decades.

If you look at the statistics regarding shows in England specifically, outside of London, the figures are remarkable. In the last quarter century, the Stones have played more than twice the number of concerts in the American city of Boston than they have in the whole of England with the exception of the capital city:


Shows performed in England in the last 25 years (excluding London and festival appearances). Population of England excluding London = 44.5 million

4:

Sheffield - 09/07/95
Sheffield - 06/06/99
Manchester - 05/09/03
Sheffield - 27/08/06


Shows performed in Boston, USA in the last 25 years. Population of Boston = 656,000

9:

22/03/99
23/03/99
03/09/02
21/08/05
23/08/05
13/01/06
15/01/06
12/06/13
14/06/13 PLUS three more shows for a total of 12


I understand that any band will perform where they can sell tickets, but surely the Stones could sell out concerts in the following English cities:

Newcastle
Leeds
Manchester
Birmingham
Bristol

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ChrisG
PLUS three more shows for a total of 12

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Nate
When it comes to cities in the UK then London is in a league of its own no other city in the UK comes anywhere near London.

Nate

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Nate
When it comes to cities in the UK then London is in a league of its own no other city in the UK comes anywhere near London.

Nate

Of course, in terms of population, available accommodation, travel infrastructure, wider attractions for tourists, etc.

But Leeds, for example, is the third most populous city in the UK with an urban population of over 1.7 million.

The Stones haven't played there for 34 years.

I may be mistaken, but I don't think the Stones have played in Birmingham, England and the UK's second biggest city, since the 1960s.

Personally, I don't think the Stones will play another show in England outside of London, but I'm curious as to the lack of shows elsewhere in the country, as I think there would be a demand.

The only way to know for sure is if a show is announced and tickets put on sale I suppose.

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maybe they will come to scotland again. long time since they have been here.

would love to see them at hampden or murrayfield again, or maybe an indoor gig at a smaller venue.

scotland is an insignificent crappy wee cold country, just south of the artic circle for those that are interested.

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ChrisG
PLUS three more shows for a total of 12

Which three have I missed?

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Olly

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Nate
When it comes to cities in the UK then London is in a league of its own no other city in the UK comes anywhere near London.

Nate

Of course, in terms of population, available accommodation, travel infrastructure, wider attractions for tourists, etc.

But Leeds, for example, is the third most populous city in the UK with an urban population of over 1.7 million.

The Stones haven't played there for 34 years.

I may be mistaken, but I don't think the Stones have played in Birmingham, England and the UK's second biggest city, since the 1960s.

Personally, I don't think the Stones will play another show in England outside of London, but I'm curious as to the lack of shows elsewhere in the country, as I think there would be a demand.

The only way to know for sure is if a show is announced and tickets put on sale I suppose.

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Olly
odeon73,

Several decently sized stadiums in Birmingham, Villa Park would be the best bet:

Villa Park (42,682 seats)
St Andrews (30,000 seats)
Edgbaston Cricket Ground (25,000 seats)


Arenas:

Barclaycard Arena (15,800 seats)

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Nate
When it comes to cities in the UK then London is in a league of its own no other city in the UK comes anywhere near London.

Nate

Of course, in terms of population, available accommodation, travel infrastructure, wider attractions for tourists, etc.

But Leeds, for example, is the third most populous city in the UK with an urban population of over 1.7 million.

The Stones haven't played there for 34 years.

I may be mistaken, but I don't think the Stones have played in Birmingham, England and the UK's second biggest city, since the 1960s.

Personally, I don't think the Stones will play another show in England outside of London, but I'm curious as to the lack of shows elsewhere in the country, as I think there would be a demand.

The only way to know for sure is if a show is announced and tickets put on sale I suppose.

isn't it like a 10 minute drive to london from anywhere in england? you could park your car in birmingham and just walk to the show, no?

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Olly

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Nate
When it comes to cities in the UK then London is in a league of its own no other city in the UK comes anywhere near London.

Nate

Of course, in terms of population, available accommodation, travel infrastructure, wider attractions for tourists, etc.

But Leeds, for example, is the third most populous city in the UK with an urban population of over 1.7 million.

The Stones haven't played there for 34 years.

I may be mistaken, but I don't think the Stones have played in Birmingham, England and the UK's second biggest city, since the 1960s.

Personally, I don't think the Stones will play another show in England outside of London, but I'm curious as to the lack of shows elsewhere in the country, as I think there would be a demand.

The only way to know for sure is if a show is announced and tickets put on sale I suppose.

isn't it like a 10 minute drive to london from anywhere in england? you could park your car in birmingham and just walk to the show, no?

I wish. The UK is a very expensive place to travel around.

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Wembley Stadium for a few dates and a club show at Royal Albert Hall, sometime this Summer.
Big bucks for RAH I'm sure, or something like Led Zep did and good luck will get you a couple of tickets.
Will be a nice thing to happen when Exhibitionism is on in London, and I also reckon that will be extended after September 4th, unless they have commitments to take that on Tour around the world.

Only my predictions.........and hopes...............but it's possible.

Yeah, they will close the PROMS for 2016.

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PLUS three more shows for a total of 12

Which three have I missed?

I came up with 16 shows in the Boston metro area in the past 25 years. Foxboro is where the Patriots play, it's close enough. 11 within the city limits. My additions in bold. The Stones clearly love to play in Boston, no doubt, Bang got 4 shows, Licks got all three venues sizes - small, medium, large....by far the smallest city to get a club/theater show.

8 arena shows
7 stadium shows
1 theater show

4/9/94
5/9/94
20/10/97
21/10/97
22/03/99
23/03/99
03/09/02
05/09/02
08/09/02
12/01/03
21/08/05
23/08/05
13/01/06
15/01/06
12/06/13
14/06/13

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