Rod Stewart Shines in Front of 12,000 People at Roig Arena
The British artist chose the Valencia venue for the only concert he will perform in Spain this year.
The setlist combined Stewart’s most iconic songs with covers of tracks by Dolly Parton, Van Morrison and The Temptations.
Here is the translation of the note into English:
British Rock Legend Rod Stewart Rocks the Roig Arena in His Only Spanish Concert This Year
British music legend Rod Stewart performed tonight at the Roig Arena in front of more than 12,000 people, in what was his only concert in Spain this year. At 81 years old, the artist delivered a vibrant recital where the crowd sang along from start to finish to a repertoire packed with his greatest hits.
The concert kicked off with “Infatuation,” the 1980s track that delves into an intense, almost irrational attraction, setting the stage for a high-energy night. Throughout the show, Stewart revisited some of the most iconic songs of his career, such as “Forever Young,” an anthem to living freely and staying young at heart; the bold “Tonight I’m Yours”; and “Hot Legs,” one of his most sensual tracks. Classics like “Maggie May” and “Young Turks” were also on the setlist, received with absolute enthusiasm by a deeply devoted crowd.
The repertoire also featured some of the artist's most iconic covers, which are an inseparable part of his musical universe, including Dolly Parton’s “Jolene,” Van Morrison’s “Have I Told You Lately,” Cat Stevens’ “The First Cut Is the Deepest,” and Stewart’s own rendition of “It’s a Heartache,” popularized by Bonnie Tyler.
Backed by his band and three backing vocalists, Stewart proved on stage that his charisma and ability to connect with the audience remain fully intact, delivering a live performance that blended elegance, stage presence, and musical power. The concert culminated in a high-intensity finale featuring hits like “Proud Mary,” the legendary “Do You Think I’m Sexy,” and The O’Jays’ “Love Train,” proving that good old rock 'n' roll knows no age.