Estadio de Fútbol de la Universidad Simón Bolívar
Estadio de Fútbol Universidad Simón Bolívar (English: football Stadium at the Simón Bolívar University) (also known as the Campo de fútbol de la Universidad Simón Bolívar and Campo Olímpico), is a football field located on the campus of the Universidad Simón Bolívar, in Caracas, Venezuela. The stadium is primarily used as a concert venue, operated by Evenpro, bringing many international acts to Caracas. Within the university, it is used as a practice field for many athletic events.
Estadio de Fútbol de la USB | |
Address | Calle Interna Canchas Caracas 1080 Venezuela |
---|---|
Location | Simón Bolívar University, Sartenejas, Baruta, Miranda |
Owner | Universidad Simón Bolívar |
Operator | Evenpro |
Capacity | 15,000 (Standing room only) |
Construction | |
Opened | 1970 |
Renovated | 2011 |
Events
The stadium is used to perform cultural shows as well as sporting events, with big concerts from various national and international artists taking place there occasionally. Since the stadium is a public sports infrastructure that the university manages independently, permission from the university authorities is required for its use by entertainers. Some of the concerts presented at the stadium include:
Date | Country of Artist(s) | Artist | Tour |
---|---|---|---|
15 November 2008 | England, United States | Duran Duran, Maroon 5 | Caracas Pop Festival 2008 |
16 November 2008 | R.E.M., Travis (band) | ||
28 April 2009 | England | Oasis | Dig Out Your Soul Tour |
17 September 2009 | Spain | Plácido Domingo | Amore Infinito Tour |
15 May 2010 | Argentina | Gustavo Cerati | Fuerza Natural Tour |
16 May 2010 | Italy | Eros Ramazzotti | Alas y Raíces Tour |
8 October 2010 | United States, Venezuela | Green Day & Lado B | 21st Century Breakdown World Tour |
17 November 2010 | France | David Guetta | Fuck Me I’m Famous! World Tour |
27 March 2011 | Colombia | Shakira | The Sun Comes Out World Tour |
17 May 2011 | United States | Miley Cyrus | Gypsy Heart Tour |
9 July 2011 | Venezuela, Puerto Rico | Los Amigos Invisibles, Chino y Nacho, Carlos Baute, Gilberto Santa Rosa | Nivea Festival |
1 October 2011 | Puerto Rico | Ricky Martin | Música + Alma + Sexo World Tour |
19 October 2011 | Canada | Justin Bieber | My World Tour |
4 November 2011 | Venezuela | Franco De Vita | Tour Mira Más Allá |
28 November 2011 | United States | Britney Spears | Femme Fatale Tour |
5 February 2012 | England | Elton John | Greatest Hits Tour |
11 March 2012 | Mexico | Maná | Drama y Luz World Tour |
17 March 2012 | Mexico | Luis Miguel | Luis Miguel Tour |
16 June 2012 | United States | Jennifer Lopez | Dance Again World Tour |
12 September 2012 | Mexico | Vicente Fernández | Tour La Despedida |
12 January 2013 | France | David Guetta | Nothing but the Beat Tour |
23 February 2013 | England | Jamiroquai | Rock Dust Light Star Tour |
24 February 2013 | United States | Jonas Brothers | Jonas Brothers World Tour 2012/2013 |
20 September 2013 | United States | Beyoncé | The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour |
12 October 2013 | Italy | Il Volo | 2013 World Tour |
9 November 2013 | Mexico | Luis Miguel | The Hits Tour |