The Olympique Stadium El Menzah | |
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Location | Tunis, Tunisia |
Opened | 1967 |
Surface | Grass |
Capacity | 45,000 (all seater) |
Tenants | |
Stade Tunisien |
Stade El Menzah (Arabic: ستاد المنزه) is a multi-purpose stadium, located in the north of Tunis, Tunisia. Built in 1967, it has a maximum seating capacity of 45,000. It also has other minor complementary athletic facilities. It is used by football clubs Club Africain and Espérance.
Sometimes the Stade El Menzah hosts entertainment events.
Popstar Michael Jackson performed his first and only concert, in Tunisia, at the stadium during his HIStory World Tour on October 7, 1996.
Sting performed at the stadium during his Brand New Day Tour on April 28, 2001.
Mariah Carey kicked off The Adventures of Mimi Tour at the stadium on July 22 and 24, 2006.
Preceded by Stade Leopold Senghor Dakar |
African Cup of Nations Final Venue 1994 |
Succeeded by FNB Stadium Johannesburg |