Overview

• Guitarist Stevie Van Zandt underwent an emergency appendectomy in San Sebastián and is recuperating well after a successful operation.
• A sudden thunderstorm halted the June 24 concert for over 30 minutes, during which fans turned the soaked Anoeta Stadium into a makeshift water park before Springsteen returned solo to perform “Growin’ Up.”
• Both nights at Anoeta Stadium sold out with 40,000 spectators each and featured Springsteen’s pointed political remarks against President Trump and calls for freedom of expression.
• High-profile attendees including former Manchester United star Gary Neville and tennis champion Garbiñe Muguruza underscored the international appeal of the concerts.
• Exit bottlenecks and limited bus services exposed shortcomings in San Sebastián’s public transportation, prompting calls for improved infrastructure to handle large-scale events.