Stray Kids has made history by becoming the first K-pop act to perform—and sell out—a concert at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, Italy, marking a powerful finale to their first-ever European stadium tour.
On July 30 (local time), Stray Kids held a solo concert at Rome’s Stadio Olimpico as part of their world tour “Stray Kids World Tour ‘dominATE’.” The group had previously captivated an audience of 70,000 as headliners at the major music festival I-Days in Milan in July 2024. One year later, they returned to Italy for a solo show, filling the Roman summer night with passion and celebration alongside thousands of local fans.
The Stadio Olimpico, opened in 1953, has hosted countless international sports events including the Summer Universiade, World Athletics Championships, FIFA World Cup, and UEFA Champions League. It is also the home stadium of Serie A football clubs AS Roma and SS Lazio. Legendary artists such as Claudio Baglioni, U2, Muse, and Coldplay have performed here, further highlighting the venue’s prestige.
With a seating capacity of approximately 70,000, the stadium was completely sold out, making it the largest K-pop concert ever held in Rome. Stray Kids also achieved a milestone by selling out all eight stadium shows across six cities in Europe: Amsterdam (Johan Cruyff Arena), Frankfurt (Deutsche Bank Park), London (Tottenham Hotspur Stadium), Madrid (Cívitas Metropolitano), Paris (Stade de France), and Rome (Stadio Olimpico).
Living up to their reputation as "record-makers," Stray Kids delivered an unforgettable 180-minute set filled with their signature hits, genre-defying B-sides, and unique unit performances created by the members themselves. They brought the fans closer—literally—by riding around the stadium in moving carts, and singing in Korean together with fans, forging an emotional and unified experience.
Written by Kim No Eul
Translated by Lee So Yun
