11 Of The Deadliest Concert Disasters in Recent History

Station Nightclub Fire

One hundred people were killed and more than 200 were injured in a fire at the Station nightclub in West Warwick, Rhode Island, on February 20, 2003. The fire was caused by pyrotechnics used during a performance by the band Great White.

Astroworld Festival tragedy

Ten people were killed and hundreds were injured in a crowd surge at the Astroworld Festival in Houston, Texas, on November 5, 2021. The incident occurred as rapper Travis Scott was performing.

Cromañón Nightclub Fire

One hundred ninety-four people were killed and more than 700 were injured in a fire at the República Cromañón nightclub in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on December 30, 2004. The fire was caused by a pyrotechnic display that ignited the clubs soundproofing foam.

Ghost Ship Fire

Thirty-six people were killed and dozens more were injured in a fire at the Ghost Ship, an illegal warehouse-turned-artist-collective space in Oakland, California, on December 2, 2016. The fire was caused by faulty electrical wiring.

Love Parade

Twenty-one people were killed and more than 500 were injured in a stampede at the Love Parade electronic music festival in Duisburg, Germany, on July 24, 2010. The stampede occurred in a narrow tunnel that was too crowded.

Mawazine Festival

Eleven people were killed and more than 50 were injured in a stampede at the Mawazine Festival in Rabat, Morocco, on May 23, 2009. The stampede occurred as people were trying to enter the festival grounds.

The Who concert

Eleven people were killed and dozens more were injured in a stampede at the Riverfront Coliseum in Cincinnati, Ohio, on December 3, 1979. The stampede occurred as people were rushing to get closer to the stage before a concert by The Who.

Indiana State Fair Stage Collapse

Seven people were killed and dozens more were injured when a stage collapsed at the Indiana State Fair in Indianapolis, Indiana, on August 13, 2011. The stage was being assembled for a concert by the country music group Sugarland.

Roskilde Festival

Nine people were killed and dozens more were injured in a stampede at the Roskilde Festival in Roskilde, Denmark, on June 30, 2000. The stampede occurred as people were trying to enter the festival grounds.

Bandung Stampede

Seven people were killed and dozens more were injured in a stampede at a football match in Bandung, Indonesia, on March 27, 2009. The stampede occurred as people were trying to leave the stadium.

Santika Nightclub Fire

One hundred forty-six people were killed and more than 100 were injured in a fire at the Santika nightclub in Jakarta, Indonesia, on January 29, 2004. The fire was caused by pyrotechnics used during a performance by the band Dangdut.