On June 30, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band brought their epic journey to a close at Milan’s legendary San Siro Stadium. After 29 months, six tour legs, and 130 shows across Europe and North America, “The Boss” ended it all with a night fans will never forget.
The concert rolled through a familiar setlist, but Springsteen had one last surprise. After the usual closer, Chimes of Freedom, he strapped his guitar back on, turned to the band, and called out, “Key of B, boys!” In that instant, the stadium erupted as they launched into John Fogerty’s rock classic Rockin’ All Over the World.
For longtime fans, the song carried extra meaning. It has become a kind of farewell tradition for Springsteen, first closing out his Working on a Dream tour back in 2009 — the last time Clarence Clemons played with him. Since then, it’s made appearances at several tour finales, turning each ending into a celebration rather than a goodbye.
Now, for the first time in years, Springsteen’s schedule is wide open. While he’s promised more shows in the future, he hinted that they’ll likely be shorter runs instead of massive, globe-spanning tours. And Australian fans — who’ve been waiting since 2017 — can expect to see him back on their shores soon.
This finale also set the stage for an incredible weekend of music in Europe. The following night, Oasis reunited in Cardiff for their first show since 2008, and then Birmingham welcomed the original Black Sabbath lineup for the first time in two decades, joined by rock heavyweights like Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, and Slayer.
For Milan, though, June 30 wasn’t just another concert — it was history. Springsteen didn’t just close out a tour, he left fans with the reminder of why his music has endured for generations: pure energy, raw heart, and the power to make an entire stadium feel like family.