Who has performed at the Superdome?

Mercedes-Benz Superdome has had 76 concerts

How many Super Bowls have been played in the Superdome?

seven Super Bowls
The team regularly draws capacity crowds. The NFL has hosted seven Super Bowls at the Superdome, most recently Super Bowl XLVII in 2013.

What was the first event at the Superdome?

The New Orleans Saints played their first game at the Superdome on September 28, 1975 against the Cincinnati Bengals. Almost 70,000 multicolored seats divided into three tiers, circle the entire field at the Superdome.

What year did the Allman Brothers play in the Superdome?

1975
The Allman Brothers, etc., 1975 A 1979 Times-Picayune story lists the attendance as 55,000.

What was the attendance at the Superdome in 1979?

A 1979 Times-Picayune story lists the attendance as 55,000. strosela recalled the Days of Rock & Roll concerts that featured Sammy Hagar, Nazareth, Van Halen, Boston, Heart, Blue Oyster Cult, and the Granati Brothers in 1979.

When did the Rolling Stones Play in the Superdome?

The Stones also played the Dome in ’78 (with 80,173 in attendance), ’89 and ’94. The late pop phenomenon reportedly drew 50,000 fans to the New Orleans stop on his “Purple Rain” tour. Read Todd Price’s: “Prince in New Orleans: a look back at the Purple One’s appearances.”

How often does Essence Festival take place in the Superdome?

Essence Festival fills the Superdome annually with attendees from across the country. Since the fest takes place over a three-day period, with events in the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center as well as the Dome, it’s difficult to arrive at an exact attendance figure for a single concert.

When did Cheap Trick play at the Superdome?

Eagles, Foreigner, Cheap Trick, and Christopher Cross played in 1980. And REO Speedwagon, Ted Nugent, Heart, and Foghat played in 1981. The Times-Picayune’s Kelly Tucker reported that the audience reached 63,800 in 1979.