Metallica show draws record crowd at Berlin's iconic Olympic Stadium

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2026-05-31

Berlin (dpa) - A record 94,000 fans attended a concert by US band Metallica at Berlin's Olympic Stadium on Saturday. The veteran rockers said Saturday's crowd was the largest ever seen at the Olympiastadion, which has a regular capacity of 73,800 spectators during football games. Organizers were able to accommodate more fans on Saturday evening by strategically placing the stage in the centre of the stadium, meaning all stands could be used. The......

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