Overview
- Organizers ordered the standing interior cleared on Wednesday after a thunderstorm warning and directed fans to the seated tiers to reduce lightning and weather risk.
- Stadium staff covered the stage equipment with tarpaulins and used floor wipers while the weather threat passed, then reopened the interior after about 30 to 40 minutes.
- The concert began roughly 30 to 40 minutes late and proceeded without further incident as Dave Grohl and the Foo Fighters performed stadium favorites to a large crowd.
- Attendance was reported at roughly 65,000 to 70,000 people, and the evacuation was carried out without police involvement, according to organizers and reporters on site.
- The episode echoed the tour’s ‘Take Cover’ slogan and underlined how routine safety protocols can protect fans and gear at large outdoor events while keeping shows on track.