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When did AC DC play at Donington?

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Jessica Hardy

Updated on March 20, 2026

When did AC DC play at Donington?

17 August 1991

Also know, what was AC DC's biggest concert?

List of the most crowded music concerts in history

  • ROD STEWART AT COPACABANA BEACH, 1994.
  • 3.5 million. Stewart staged the concert at the beach as a gift to poor people of Rio.
  • JEAN MICHEL JARRE, 1997.
  • 3.5 million.
  • AC/DC, PANTERA, THE BLACK CROWES, METALLICA, 1991.
  • 1.6 million.
  • NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC, 1986.
  • 800,000.

Similarly, when did Monsters of Rock start? August 6, 1980

Also asked, when did Iron Maiden play Donington?

22 August 1992

What is the largest concert ever held?

Music legend Rod Stewart holds the current world record for the biggest gig of all time — in 1994, he also performed on Copacabana Beach to to a staggering 3.5 million people celebrating New Year's Eve.

When was the last AC DC tour?

Rock or Bust World Tour
Associated albumRock or Bust
Start date10 April 2015
End date20 September 2016
Legs7
AC/DC concert chronology

When did ACDC start touring?

AC/DC, from left to right: Brian Johnson, Malcolm Young, Phil Rudd, Angus Young, Cliff Williams, performing at the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma on 31 August 2009. AC/DC are an Australian rock band formed in Sydney in 1973 by Scottish-born brothers Malcolm and Angus Young.

Who has performed the most live concerts?

Johnny Kitagawa (Japan) holds the record for the most concerts produced by an individual, having put on an amazing 8,419 shows between 2000 and 2010.

What bands played at Monsters of Rock?

Guests on the show include everyone from AC/DC, KISS, Van Halen, Judas Priest, Motörhead, Cinderella, Ozzy Osbourne, Bon Jovi, Cheap Trick, Mötley Crüe, Ratt, Dio, Y&T, Guns N' Roses, Slayer and Poison.

Why is it called Download Festival?

The name Download was chosen for the festival for two reasons. Downloading was a dirty word in the music industry at the time, due to file sharing, and rock is seen as a rebellious genre of music. When Download began, it took place on the Donington Park circuit infield as had Monsters of Rock.

What is rock monster?

Monsters of Rock was an annual hard rock and heavy metal music festival held in Castle Donington, England from 1980 to 1996, taking place every year except 1989 and 1993.

Who played at Download 2019?

the mighty Def Leppard

Who is playing at Download?

Main Stage
  • friday. Motionless In White. Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes. Theory. Wayward Sons. Black Veil Brides. Deftones. KISS.
  • saturday. The Raven Age. Alter Bridge. The Pretty Reckless. Killswitch Engage. Gojira. Iron Maiden.
  • sunday. Wage War. Thy Art Is Murder. Powerwolf. Babymetal. Volbeat. Alestorm. Korn. System Of A Down.

Who headlined Monsters of Rock 1991?

These festivals were headlined by Judas Priest, Motorhead, Ozzy Osbourne, Slipknot, Korn, Aerosmith, Iron Maiden, Slayer and many more. As the audiences will attest, new waves of metal fans are indoctrinated each year by Monsters Of Rock™.

Who played Monsters of Rock 1990?

This year the festival also featured two of the best hard rock guitarists around , Joe Perry Of Aerosmith and Steve Vai who played with Whitesnake.

How long has Download Festival been running?

Download Festival
DatesMay / June (2003), June (2004–present)
Location(s)Near Donington Park, Derbyshire, England, UK
Years active2003 – present
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