Helsinki’s Olympic Stadium welcomed 200k for summer gigs

Helsinki’s Olympic Stadium welcomed over 200,000 attendees for its 2025 concert programme, which featured superstars such as Iron Maiden and Robbie Williams, report city officials.

Live Nation Finland brought Iron Maiden (16 June) and two Ultra Bra (22-23 August) concerts, All Things Live promoted Robbie Williams’ show (20 September), and Warner Music Live ushered the Katri Helena (16 August) performance.

Over 40% of visitors attended a show for the first time since the venue reopened in 2020 after a multi-year renovation, according to a survey from Sponsor Insight Finland.

The renovation added 20,000m2 of facilities, including new hospitality areas, a new roof, and upgraded lighting and sound systems, and cost an estimated €337 million to complete. Finland’s largest stadium, which opened in 1938, boasts a capacity of up to 50,000 people.

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