U2360° TOUR Leg 2: 2010

Oct
8
2010
Rome, IT (Stadio Olimpico)
115
with Interpol
Show Report

'Thank you for this welcome. We're on stage tonight and a lot of people thought that was impossible. And I for one feel very fortunate to be standing on this stage with my three best friends...'

Two months and twenty two shows after U2360 opened up again in 2010, the European leg ended in the grand setting of the Olympic Stadium in Rome tonight and the Italian U2 community - that's u2place.com in particular - made it a real night to remember. Volunteers were in the venue early to create an extraordinary set of choreographed flags - we've never had a more impressive one.

'Still Haven't Found' brought us the reveal - a dazzling Irish flag, Italian flag and the word 'ONE' in red on white. A breathtaking visual moment, for the band, as much as everyone else:'Viva Italia!'

That segued into another great moment with a rare appearance for 'Bad' and, even more unusually on this tour, a snatch of 'All I Want Is You'(...unless you know different, the first time we've heard that on U2360). And then came 'Mercy' one of the six new and unreleased tracks that the band have surprised us with in Europe this summer.

Dallas Schoo got a special shout-out before Bono thanked everyone on the crew ahead of In A Little While. This audience was pumped all night long, delighted to hear Bono speaking so often in Italian. 'I wanna thank all the people who helped us build this dream of ours...'

As this summer European tour came to a close all the phones came out and the stadium 'turned into a beautiful piece of jewellery.' Everyone in the house felt just as fortunate as the singer to be here tonight...

Were you at the show ? Let us know what your own highlight was - or if you took part in making the flags? What was the moment you'll never surrender, the memory you'll keep for ever? Add them below and upload your photos.
115  Fan Reviews
Andrei - 11 October, 2010
Two hours of love and hapiness
This was my 5th U2 concert (Paris 2005, two in Amsterdam 2009, Moscow and Rome). The one in Moscow in August was very special, Bono and the band were performing at 200% under pouring rain. But guys...that night in Rome...Two hours of love and hapiness...I will never forget it. Thank you so much. "Che serata magica" (c)...
Finglasfollower - 11 October, 2010
thank you...from Finglas Follower
Thank you lads for another amazing gig and memorable night. in Rome... I was in Red Zone (left side of stage)... and Rome was my 5th time watching your 360 show... Dublin, Cardiff, Rome.... all outstanding gigs but different in their own way! Am back home in Dublin now contemplating a way to get to see you again in NYC in 2011.... Where there's a will there's a way! Am a fan these past 25 years and my loyalty just goes from strenghth to strength as you continue to write, produce and play the type of music which makes the hair on the back of my neck stand .... Hope see you again next year but for now thank you for everything xxx
beejay68 - 11 October, 2010
Unforgettable fire
Thank you people off Rome ! Thank you U2 ! This was my third concert within two months (Hannover/Paris/Rome) but this was by far the best, thanks to the enormous reaction/energy from the Roman fans !! Friday night made my trip to Rome an unforgettable fire......... BJ from Holland
- 11 October, 2010
I was the orange in One
What can I say, incredible, unforgettable night. Thanks for take part of my life since 1984. I hope to see you in Italy early. I love U2
Vertigo05u2 - 11 October, 2010
BEST NIGHT OF MY LIFE
Me and my friend travelled from england to rome and i can say i would have travelled the world for this night. The atmosphere in rome was electric due to the concert. The set list could not have been better, Bad is one of my favourite live tracks and by the look of what you had played before rome i didnt think it was going to be played, but you made my night even better! I am sad to say i'm only 18 and a fear you won't tour again but im keeping my fingers crossed! Thankyou for an unforgettable night. I hope to see you again soon!
Tinis - 11 October, 2010
Amazing...
What a thrill for me and my wife, to share this unforgettable concert with our children (6 and 8 years old). For them it was the first venue, for us maybe the best; the band and the audience "made love" for two hours, and both felt really touched by this magic athmosphere. Thank you boys, and see you next year in Europe again , I hope...
tigermichele - 11 October, 2010
U2 MY LIFE!!
ROME is one of the best shows... This is my 8th show after Modena 87, Bologna 93, Reggio Emilia 97, Torino 01, Roma 05, Milano 09, Torino 10... And the next???? D U B L I N 2011... It's my dream!!! Thanks for all!!!!
HEWSTAN - 11 October, 2010
BEST CONCERT OF MY LIFE EVER
The concert in Rome was, for me, the best concert of my life ever! This according to my experience and I would really like to thanks U2 for demonstrating each time their love and their passion for rock music and for all million peoples that all over the world are taking part into this wonderful 360 tour! This tour made possible the complete union between the music and the audience since each one became part of the show. I also have been very fortunate to be to this concert and to stay in the ring just in front of the stage and near to the catwalk, under the bridges…..WOW! Accordingly to what said Bono we also have to give big special thanks to all the crew and also a BIG KISS to each member! Well done to everybody! The sensation I have last night was that there was a spirit of a “big” family that each date have to work hard and travel many days far away from home, and this family each time have to discover new places, new people, new situation, new dimension to love (or hate) their work, but each time there’s the presence of this spirit of brotherhood that I felt during the night in Rome. We don’t have to forget also to thanks the doctors that let Bono stand on the stage….and all support band….and the web site U2.com……they are in this family too. So this is what I like and that is what I always liked in U2 concert, because the dimension of our love are different but we know that if we are in this brotherhood WE CAN BE AS ONE! WALK ON in always keeping the faith of your own name since you are always “YOU-TOO”! VIVA L’ITALIA!
alevox76 - 11 October, 2010
"belissima serata"
Thank you guys for this beautifl night in Roma, in my Rome. Thank you for have changed my life, and thank you for all the moment that goes on with your music. Alessio.
tetien - 11 October, 2010
You made me cry!
It was my sixth U2's concert, the third of the 360° Tour. I should be used to the emotions U2 can give during a concert but this time it was much more than great and amazing, and magic. It was The Perfect Show, a perfect union between artits and fans! Perfect music, perfect voice, perfect stadium, perfect city, perfect day! You made me cry several times... THANK YOU GUYS! P.s.: my wish now? joining a concert in the US next year...
brina - 11 October, 2010
missing . . . PRIDE
I was a little "red" dot that formed the word ONE and I can say that it was all exciting and touching. the way we ALL sang the song was just amazing. the show was top class but I am sorry they did not perform PRIDE I know ..... I am an unforgivable romantic! thanks, I love you all
Sabine - 10 October, 2010
Amazing...
The whole concert was amazing...with a lot of goosebump-moments...especially during ''I still haven't found ... Thanks guys for an unforgettable evening! Sabine Gielen (Belgium) xxx
toffees - 10 October, 2010
i was the white in the irish flag
thanks u2 for a memorable night the passion from everybody in that stadium was truly incredible,the look on the bands faces when they seen the flags was amazing. see you all in chicago
mimino - 10 October, 2010
2 HEARTS BEAT AS ONE
THE BAND AND THE STADIUM 2 FLAGS ONE HEART EMOTIONAL EVENING I WAS WITH MY BEST FRIENDS LIKE YOU
- 10 October, 2010
I WAS IN ROME!!!!!
I was there,the show was the best one that i ever see since 1997 POPMART tour. I saw U2 in Reggio emilia 1997,Turin 2001,Milan 2005 but this last concert is the stronger. Bono's voice improve and the energy that come out from the band is the same from all that years. Thank you U2 for all emotions that come out from you perfomances! Marco
sixers34 - 10 October, 2010
From the US to Roma - AMAZING!
I came all the way from the United States just for the concert in Roma...an absolute dream come true. Seeing the flags during 'Still havent found' and 'Streets' from the field was absolutely incredible. Bad was a very special treat too. I dont know how they will top this concert, they will have to do a show on the moon next! Thanks to the band, the wonderful city of Rome and to my fellow Italians for a truly memorable night.
fabioangioletti - 10 October, 2010
U2 into my heart! forever!
It was an extraordinary show!!! Tears goes down now.. I want to say thank you to U2 for all emotions that they give to me! my italian heart sing with yours irish hearts! we are ONE! I love you!!! forever!!! fabio
First < Previous 31 - 60 of 115 Comments Next > Last