'We return to finish what we started on I+E three years ago, our story of innocence and experience…'
Opening night of two in the Netherlands and the volume of this audience was off the scale.
'Four Irish boys come to the great port of Amsterdam to play a club called the Milky Way, it’s still here, de Melk Weg, and the whole universe changes in them…'
Gloria, Beautiful Day, Zoo Station, Stay… and Wild Horses.
When & Where First night in the Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam, Sunday 7th October 2018.
Set List 'We return to finish what we started on I+E three years ago, our story of innocence and experience…' Opening night of two in the Netherlands and the volume of this audience was off the scale. 'Four Irish boys come to the great port of Amsterdam to play a club called the Milky Way, it's still here, de Melk Weg, and the whole universe changes in them…'
Gloria, Beautiful Day, Zoo Station, Stay… and Wild Horses.
'You're dangerous, 'cos you're honest. You're dangerous, you don't know what you want. Well you left my heart empty as a vacant lot For any spirit to haunt….' Here is the full setlist from Amsterdam 1.
In The Press Bart Wijlaars for De Telegraaf (translated via google) '…stirring excerpts from the film classic The Great Dictator, ultramodern and crystal clear sound techniques, even larger and preferably nine times sharper screens, fans who spend days in front of the doors: all spoke of the greatness of the visit of U2 to our country… Sunday evening with the first of two shows in Ziggo Dome. The sold out Amsterdam concert arena became the setting for a complete rock show… The two Amsterdam concerts are part of the European eXPERIENCE & iNNOCENCE tour, belonging to their latest album Songs of experience (which follows the album Songs of innocence, during which Ziggo Dome was also played). Two recent songs were at the start: The Blackout and Lights of Home. With the classic audience favourites I Will Follow and Beautiful Day in between, they formed the telling prelude to the beautiful grip of their entire oeuvre that followed. The entire Ziggo Dome was used. The Irish started on the regular stage at the front, soon they moved on the gigantic walkway, which they reached to the ridge during Who's Going To Ride Your Wild Horses, Elevation, Vertigo and a passionate Acrobat they played on the small podium (e-stage) at the end of the walkway at the back of the room. Bono specially put his high Macphisto hat on it. For the acoustic You're The Best Thing About Me and then some dancing Summer of Love that went off again. Pride (in the name of love) followed a bloody compilation of violent protest on the big screen. Back on the main stage, the quartet started the final of the show, with New Year's Day, City of Blinding Lights and One in the encore. Full and complete evening fun! All credits for this naturally go to the four starring actors: Bono (excellent at voice!), Guitarist The Edge, bassist Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr. on drums. But also to the technique with which the group currently travels through Europe. The huge moveable display above the long runner into the hall is an attraction in itself. The sum of all this makes a rock 'n' roll circus that in the year 2018 hardly knows its equal worldwide. 'Thanks for sticking with us ', Bono thanked his Dutch fans. The applause from the audience was very telling…'
Experience Of The Day Local fan clubs were distributing sets of self-made MacPhisto horns to other fans to don as Acrobat played which didnt go unnoticed by the singer during the set on the e-stage. 'Oh there you are! Looking good in the horns dude! A little jealous here!”
On The Socials @thomgoethals (via Twitter) 'Epic night in the port of Amsterdam. What a set list, a band on fire and perfect conditions in the Ziggo Dome. Couldn't wish for more. Time to say thanks!!'
@DJFrogson (via Twitter) 'Last night in Amsterdam an Acrobat broke the rules and took the train to Zoo Station! Amazing night with lots of #achtungbaby'
What Did Macphisto Say? 'So many bridges around here. You need to build some walls… to keep out all the different people that you don't want in Europe. Because you don't want to be a part of Europe because its full of foreigners… and we don't like f-f-f-f-f-f foreigners! I don't like foreigners, what's the point in all these different languages if people insist on understanding each other?'
Hand over the book with personal stories from fans why U2 and their music means so much for the fans.
wbarreto
21 November, 2018
U2 Amsterdam e+i 2018
Estive lá nos dois dias... U2 no Ziggo Dome... Um sonho... Não acordei ainda! Wild Horses inesquecível!
lucvanhout
13 October, 2018
Great gig again
U2 and Holland : it's special
zoohollander
13 October, 2018
MacPhisto in the house
This man on the dark side of the moon told us to build more wall's. ..let us break it down Europe wide and open the bridges
acrobat_73
12 October, 2018
If you just close your eyes You can feel
Don't let ignorance delude you, evil doesn't come with horns. Unite, dream out loud!
Cariene
10 October, 2018
Dutch orange!
A spot of Dutchies in Orange at the E-Stage. Seen from every spot in the ZiggoDome.
Even Bono pointed out to us !
the_king
09 October, 2018
I AMsterdam
Great show! Love the old songs in combination with the new ones. Sound was perfect. Could not use the app...
Thumbs up!
cas
08 October, 2018
Request
I loved acrobat performance in Amsterdam. Great gitar bass and drums, lyrics and voice was marvelous. “Love is blindness” next time live performed from the best album “achtung baby” ?
Loved the show, KR Cas
virtua001
08 October, 2018
What a great show
Many thanks for the great setlist!!!!!! I took my friend for the first time to see U2, He enjoyed it very much!!!!
For me a great follow up for the 2015 show!!! Keep up the good work en come back soon!!!
Jankor
08 October, 2018
ziggo dome
Thanks U2, you were MAGNIFICANT
heartsandsoul
08 October, 2018
Amazing experience!
Great concert last night in the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam! Thank you Bono, the Edge, Larry and Adam for this amazing experience! I had a good seat at the front in the Ziggo Dome. I had a Good view! ;-) i’m always very happy when i see you live again! i’ve been a fan for 30 years, also for the next 30 years! Music connects us! That is a close and strong relationship! Good luck with the rest of this Tour. I will follow.
With kind and warm regards,
Marc
WilK
08 October, 2018
Experience and Innocence, Father and Dau
A great night in Amsterdam at the first show. Went there together with my youngest daughter of 22 years old. For her to see U2 for the first time, for me the 10th show. Starting the journey many years ago in 1981 at Pinkpop and sharing my U2 experience with my family now. Went last year with my son to Joshua Tree in Amsterdam Arena, this year with my youngest daughter en next time (hope it will be soon !) I will go together with my eldest daughter of now 26 years. Experience and Innocence coming together. What a great night it was, and very unexpected Adam played even right in front of us on the small special stage !
wim_v
08 October, 2018
Best band ever !!!!
More then one year after the Joshua tree tour in Brussels 2017. The expectations were great again and again the band didn't dissapointed us.
Great setlist lots of new songs and songs from Auchtung Baby, amazing show, good visuals. And most all, the band in great shape.
We had a great night and are already looking forward for the next tour. Hopely we have the chance to see them in their hometown Dublin.
U2 is indeed the best band of the west of Dubiln, let's make that the greatest rock and roll band !!!
estherdebruijntobe
08 October, 2018
Amazing!
What an amazing night it was! Thank you so much for this experience. I’ve seen you for the first time in 1985 at Rock Werchter and still a great fan! Also Thanks for the gift we received at our Gold Hot Ticket. Your music mean so much to us. Keep in going and hope to see you again in the future.
vandenberg
07 October, 2018
Wowww
Thanks for playing Gloria!!!
Really happy people overhere :-)
blauw
07 October, 2018
no line
Please play noline on the horizon,
See you soon....
Ruud Willems
Hocuspocusfocus
07 October, 2018
Zoostation
Guys, Please please please play Zoostation tonight :-)
Or monday night, that will be also okay :-)
Macka_Misko
05 October, 2018
Pre party
Anybody wants to hangout before the show on Sunday?
derekreilly
05 October, 2018
Can’t wait!!
I’m pumped for this! I can’t wait!!
robbiekappa
05 October, 2018
Bad
PLEASE.....PLAY "BAD" in Amsterdam!! I know very many Dutch people like this song!
orgin1
03 October, 2018
see you sunday
hi U2,
It will be the 4the concert this tour and i hope that we get suprises like the last 2 concerts! So great!!
I hope for Gloria, Who's gonna ride your wild horses or stay... and zooroopa today was great to...
And hope to see you soon in belgium again guy's!
Chalala...
tadiju
01 October, 2018
#u2oneloveportugal
It's going to be my last concert this year, I hope it's not the last of my life.
Long live for U2.
Pascal Timóteo
Portugal
tadiju
29 September, 2018
#u2OneLovePortugal
I'm present for another great concert.
huberreke
11 September, 2018
10 year old son his 3th U2 concert ; can
Hope you can fit in AMERCAN SOUL for my 10-tear old son 3th and my personal 69th GIG !!!!
varunjay
28 June, 2018
Which place in Amsterdam for Pre Show pa
I was there during the 2015 i&e concert at Ziggo Dome and it was my first time in Amsterdam. Though i loved the city and its streets but i missed the U2 fans gathering at a Pub similar to what i experienced at Temple Bar on the day of the Concert in Dublin.
Is there any pre show party planned anywhere in Amsterdam yet ?
Where do all the U2 fans usually hang out in Amsterdam on the day of the Concert or night before. There is nothing like a get together of U2 fans from all over the world with their songs playing along.
yoerivi
14 June, 2018
My wishlist of songs :)
Summer of Love, The Showman or Book of your heart?
What about Windows in the skies, Electrical Storm or Wire?
You know what! Play a No Line On The Horizon song, maybe Get On Your Boots!
I know the band can't play them all, but i would love to hear some rare or forgotten songs, instead of innocence songs!
And for those wondering... U2 most likely isn't going to play any Joshua Tree songs this tour.
Angelina
17 May, 2018
Joshua Tree Tracks.
Don't forget to play some Joshua Tree Tracks. The dutch fans really love these tracks. Streets should be a default track for every show. Thanks.
I hope that you are not totally fed up with the Joshua Tree.
sciere
06 May, 2018
Amsterdam 2018
So glad we were able to purchase tickets and - after The Joshua Tree in Barca last summer - are able to let our kids experience a U2 show in a smaller venue.
Christiaan1964
01 February, 2018
U2 in Cologne
I am going to Cologne, I have received my tickets this week
BONOBOMUSIC
28 January, 2018
Everybody is welcome in Amsterdam!
Four tickets for this show and expacting four more for October 8th. I dont understand why U2 isn't playing Belgium, but all you Belgians are welcome in teh Netherlands!