METALLICA SHOW IN PETERBURGSKY ARENA. FOR THE FIRST TIME IN SAINT PETERSBURG

On July 18, 2008, Metallica performed in St. Petersburg as part of their World Magnetic Tour. That was the first and long-awaited visit of the famous metal rockers to the big city on the Neva River. About 20,000 spectators attended the show of their favorite band. The concert was at the Sports and Concert Complex – Peterburgsky. This unique building doesn’t exist today (it was closed and dismantled in 2019-20).

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“SCARLET SAILS – 2008” ON PALACE SQUARE. GRADUATES HOLIDAY IN SAINT PETERSBURG

On June 21, 2008, a splendid event “Scarlet Sails” (Alye Parusa) took place on Palace Square in St. Petersburg. This was a city holiday for graduates of educational institutions. This large-scale event was held for the fourth time and has already become popular and significant in the city on Neva and the whole country.

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ROGER WATERS’ “DARK SIDE OF THE MOON” ON PALACE SQUARE IN ST. PETERSBURG

On June 6, 2008, a unique concert of the legendary Roger Waters, one of the founders, bass guitarist, vocalist and author of many songs of the iconic group “Pink Floyd”, took place on Palace Square in St. Petersburg. The three-hour performance of the famous rock musician took place as part of the cultural program of the XII St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. A bright impressive show with the magical name “The dark side of the moon” was presented on the large stage installed by the JSA company.

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SHAKIRA’S SHOW AND THE WIND OF CHANGE IN TBILISI, GEORGIA

On December 23, 2007, Shakira played her show in Tbilisi. That was her first visit to Georgia. The performance was in a large open area on the banks of the Kura River, not far from the historical center and near the Presidential Palace. According to local police, there were more than 350,000 spectators. The entrance was free. Now there is a city park at that place, and a new concert hall called Rhike has been built.

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