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AIBU wow London last night

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TakeThatAndParty81 · 28/06/2026 14:17

I was at Take That but London was heaving … check these numbers out..

Six massive headline concerts. One city.
🎤 Harry Styles — Wembley Stadium (~90,000)
🎤 Take That — London Stadium (~70,000-80,000)
🎤 Bad Bunny — Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (~60,000)
🎤 Garth Brooks — BST Hyde Park (~65,000)
🎤 Lily Allen — The O2 (~20,000)
🎤 Kneecap — Crystal Palace Park (~25,000)

That’s around 330,000 people at these six shows alone!

various music festivals going on up and down the country … if you can get out to Dublin or Manchester to see the lads! They were phenomenal! Seeing Harry next week!!

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Hayfield123 · 30/06/2026 22:16

I would have loved to have gone to the Garth Brooks concert in Hyde park but it was £600 for a standing ticket. I’m unable to stand for hours on end now so I’m afraid it was too much for me. London is fabulous, I was there a couple of weeks ago seeing Dracula’s at the ballet.

Wibz · 30/06/2026 18:49

MagicalBagPuss · 30/06/2026 16:43

From what 've seen on YouTube Americans think that London is a lawless city. That's what the current US administration has been spinning.
There's a clip of two Americans visiting Brixton and finding it busy but not dangerous. I frequently go to or through Brixton and it is fine. Of course there is crime but it very rarely affects the general public.
London is a great place to live. It has so much to offer.

This is a global right wing social media anti-Muslim racist agenda which has been In instigated since Sadiq Khan became mayor - they infiltrate loads of the comments sections on many tourist IG sites that I follow.

Quite happy that those fuxkers stay away from London ! Result.

Vargas · 30/06/2026 17:34

I've been telling people since I moved here in the early 90s, London is the best! The music and theatre offerings are just stupendous. Looking forward to 2 concerts at the Proms over the summer plus a selection of theatre outings. Love love love. Also happy that Reform voters have been frightened away by the whole 'lawless London' hype. Good riddance!

bookworm14 · 30/06/2026 17:18

DD and I were at the Harry Styles gig on Sat and it was just brilliant. Really wonderful atmosphere both at Wembley and on the journey home.

GasPanic · 30/06/2026 17:16

Venues don't make any money by staying empty.

They need to get back those construction costs.

So yes in todays world where the money people are trying to rinse every last penny out of their assets, stadiums are going to be full up hosting concerts in the off season.

Quizzled · 30/06/2026 17:11

On the same night (28th) I was at the Anyma show in east London. That was around 20,000 people. It was incredible!

MagicalBagPuss · 30/06/2026 16:43

From what 've seen on YouTube Americans think that London is a lawless city. That's what the current US administration has been spinning.
There's a clip of two Americans visiting Brixton and finding it busy but not dangerous. I frequently go to or through Brixton and it is fine. Of course there is crime but it very rarely affects the general public.
London is a great place to live. It has so much to offer.

Savvysix1984 · 30/06/2026 11:26

I was at one of those concerts at the weekend. The price of hotels was extortionate, as were flights in. Have the best day/ night though.

Miranda65 · 30/06/2026 09:17

Big concerts are not my thing, but it's great that they're happening as it's good for the economy. London is an amazing city and there is something for everyone - sport, culture, history, music etc. For those of us who can, and do, visit often, it's always a great experience.

Sidebeforeself · 30/06/2026 09:16

Abigailandthefoxes · 30/06/2026 09:14

Wasn’t it just incredible? I go to a LOT of gigs but that one was something special.

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I’m so jealous! I’ve loved GB for years and he’s supposed to be quite the showman

Abigailandthefoxes · 30/06/2026 09:14

SkinnyLatteExtraHotPlease · 29/06/2026 21:34

I was at the epic Garth Brooks concert..apparently the most tickets ever sold for a BST Event @ 70,000! 👏

Wasn’t it just incredible? I go to a LOT of gigs but that one was something special.

pavlovaGhouls · 29/06/2026 23:10

I was at Harry on Saturday night, got tube to local station then an Uber and the driver asked where we'd been and was saying it was the busiest night in London he could remember in a long time with so many big concerts, plus people heading out to watch the football.

Sidebeforeself · 29/06/2026 21:38

Great for London - honestly is. But not so great for the rest of us (apart from Manchester obvs)

SkinnyLatteExtraHotPlease · 29/06/2026 21:34

I was at the epic Garth Brooks concert..apparently the most tickets ever sold for a BST Event @ 70,000! 👏

AIBU wow London last night
KrazyKatty · 29/06/2026 21:21

You’re welcome to it!

I was in London last week visiting various family members. I hate the place.
Couldn’t wait to get back home to my much cooler rural idyll. I always dread going and only ever start to feel relaxed when I’m on the plane home again. 🤷🏻‍♀️

SlothfullyYours · 29/06/2026 21:17

Johanna06 · 29/06/2026 21:14

That would be amazing for those of us who live "Up North" !!

All hail King Andy!

Johanna06 · 29/06/2026 21:14

That would be amazing for those of us who live "Up North" !!

igelkott2026 · 29/06/2026 21:00

Yes all that going on and Network Rail decided to do engineering work on our line (and when the London Marathon was on too). I know they've got to do it sometimes but I think there probably are quieter weekends!

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TakeThatAndParty81 · 29/06/2026 20:53

Lzzyisgod · 29/06/2026 19:36

I was about to say how are we on page 3 of the thread and noone has mentioned the Mighty Metallica next weekend!!!

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@Lzzyisgodit was just the weekend gone was I think even rare for London …. Huge numbers at Harry, TT and Bad Bunny …

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CanineJesus · 29/06/2026 20:37

AhhhSchtop · 29/06/2026 02:26

How did I not know they were playing?! Fuck!
Seeing the Streets with my DS at Ally Pally soon…can’t wait!

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I’m not kidding - one of the best gigs I’ve ever been to!!!

Dilemma999 · 29/06/2026 20:36

Best city in the world! Bad Bunny was apparently brilliant.

Fizbosshoes · 29/06/2026 20:27

I saw Harry at Wembley on Tuesday, and TT on Friday. I dont think ive ever sweated as much in my life, as on Tuesday! 🤣 Friday felt a bit cooler, especially outside the stadium.
But both concerts were amazing and brilliant, in totally different ways. My ticket for HS was £73 and worth every penny. I think TT was £110, but the seats were better.

SocksAndTheCity · 29/06/2026 20:20

Lzzyisgod · 29/06/2026 19:36

I was about to say how are we on page 3 of the thread and noone has mentioned the Mighty Metallica next weekend!!!

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I was about to! 😀

Mostly because like PP I also had to look up the London Stadium because I had no idea where it was despite not just living here but having been to it when it was the Olympics 🤣

My gig of the year/decade/lifetime is going to be Underworld at Brixton in February though.

fireandlightening · 29/06/2026 20:20

Anyone go to Bad Bunny last weekend? It was epic! And, so well organized - given it was 60k people. London is really an extraordinarily well run city.

KateSixer · 29/06/2026 20:16

Yes it's awesome.

And mainly because London is pretty well the only part of the UK with a functioning economy that has not been crushed by the state.

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