Concert Details
Artist: AC/DC
Concert Name: Live at River Plate
Year: 2009
Venue: Estadio Antonio Vespucio Liberti (Buenos Aires, Argentina)
Date: December 2, 4, and 6, 2009 (Compiled)
Background & Production Notes
AC/DC’s Live at River Plate documents the legendary rock band's massive return to Argentina in December 2009 during their highly successful Black Ice World Tour. Having not performed in Buenos Aires for 13 years, the band encountered an legendary, explosive welcome from nearly 200,000 fans across three sold-out nights at the River Plate Stadium.
The production utilized 32 high-definition cameras to capture the sheer scale of the stadium crowd and the band's high-octane performance. The set boasts classic rock staples alongside tracks from the Black Ice album, complete with the famous full-sized crashing locomotive stage prop, giant inflatable "Rosie," and an array of roaring cannons for the explosive finale.
Historical Significance
This concert film captures the historic, unmatched energy of Argentine rock audiences, often noted by the band members themselves as some of the greatest crowds in the world. The footage famously shows the entire stadium floor moving in unison, creating a wave-like crowd dynamic that pushed the band's live performance intensity to new heights.
As one of the last major high-definition concert packages filmed during the definitive lineup's era, Live at River Plate stands as a definitive monument to AC/DC's timeless live legacy, showing that their raw power remained completely uncompromised decades into their career.
Fun Facts & Trivia
- The stadium crowds were so rowdy and rhythmically unified that the camera crews experienced constant floor-shaking vibration, requiring specialized stabilization rigs.
- Angus Young, performing his iconic duckwalk in his classic schoolboy uniform, ran multiple miles across the massive runway stage over the course of the evening.
- The concert film was officially released in theatres and on home media in 2011, quickly topping music video charts worldwide.
- The live rendition of "Thunderstruck" from these nights is widely celebrated as one of the most energetic live captures in rock history.
Band Member Spotlight
Angus Young — Lead guitar. Unstoppable energy, brilliant blues-based solos, and the eternal soul of the band's live show.
Brian Johnson — Lead vocals. Gritty, powerful delivery capable of cutting through massive stadium roar.