On This Day in Beatles History: Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band Live at Parco della Musica, Rome – 11 July 2018

Q: When did Ringo Starr play the Parco della Musica in Rome?

11 July 2018, the final European date of the 2018 tour. He previously performed there on 4 July 2011.

Q: Who is Graham Gouldman?

British singer-songwriter and founding member of 10cc, who also wrote hits for the Yardbirds, Hollies, and Herman's Hermits.

Q: What is the Parco della Musica?

One of Europe's largest music complexes, designed by Renzo Piano and opened in Rome in 2002, with an outdoor Cavea amphitheatre for summer concerts.

July 11, 2026

On This Day in Beatles History: Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band Live at Parco della Musica, Rome – 11 July 2018

On 11 July 2018, Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band performed at the Parco della Musica in Rome, Italy. It was the 23rd show of the 13th All-Starr Band’s 44-date tour of Europe and North America, and the final date of the European leg before the tour resumed in the United States in September. This was Ringo’s second show at the Parco della Musica, having previously performed there on 4 July 2011.

The 13th All-Starr Band

Ringo Starr — vocals, drums, percussion, keyboards
Steve Lukather — vocals, guitar
Colin Hay — vocals, guitar, harmonica
Gregg Rolie — vocals, keyboards
Graham Gouldman — vocals, bass guitar, acoustic guitar
Warren Ham — vocals, saxophone, harmonica, flute, percussion, keyboards
Gregg Bissonette — vocals, drums, trumpet

The 2018 lineup introduced Graham Gouldman — the British singer-songwriter and founding member of 10cc — as a new addition to the All-Starr Band. Gouldman brought a remarkable songwriting catalogue to the revue: in addition to 10cc’s own hits, he wrote 'For Your Love' for the Yardbirds, 'Bus Stop' and 'Look Through Any Window' for the Hollies, and 'No Milk Today' for Herman’s Hermits. His 10cc songs 'Dreadlock Holiday', 'I’m Not In Love', and 'The Things We Do For Love' gave the 2018 setlist a distinctly British pop flavour. Steve Lukather and Gregg Rolie returned from the 12th All-Starr Band, as did Colin Hay and Warren Ham. Gregg Bissonette continued as the second drummer.

Concert Setlist

'Matchbox'
'It Don’t Come Easy'
'Dreadlock Holiday' (Graham Gouldman)
'Evil Ways' (Gregg Rolie)
'Rosanna' (Steve Lukather)
'Down Under' (Colin Hay)
'Boys'
'Don’t Pass Me By'
'Yellow Submarine'
'I’m Not In Love' (Graham Gouldman)
'Black Magic Woman' (Gregg Rolie)
'Gypsy Queen' (Gregg Rolie)
'You’re Sixteen'
'The Things We Do For Love' (Graham Gouldman)
'Who Can It Be Now?' (Colin Hay)
'Oye Cómo Va' (Gregg Rolie)
'I Wanna Be Your Man'
'Hold The Line' (Steve Lukather)
'Photograph'
'Act Naturally'
'With A Little Help From My Friends'
'Give Peace A Chance'

Parco della Musica, Rome

The Auditorium Parco della Musica is one of Europe’s largest and most celebrated music complexes, designed by architect Renzo Piano and opened in 2002. Located in the Flaminio district of Rome, it comprises three concert halls of different sizes as well as an outdoor amphitheatre — the Cavea — which hosts open-air concerts during the summer months. The Cavea, with its distinctive curved stone seating and views of the surrounding parkland, is one of the most atmospheric outdoor concert venues in Italy.

Auditorium Parco della Musica, Viale Pietro de Coubertin, Rome — where Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band performed on 11 July 2018, the final date of the European leg of their 2018 tour.

On This Day in Beatles History

Date: 11 July 2018
Venue: Parco della Musica, Rome, Italy
Tour: Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band 2018 (44 dates, June–September 2018)
Show number: 23rd of 44
Leg: Final date of the European leg
Songs performed: 22
Band: Steve Lukather, Colin Hay, Gregg Rolie, Graham Gouldman, Warren Ham, Gregg Bissonette
Previous Ringo show at Parco della Musica: 4 July 2011

2018 All-Starr Band Tour Dates

1 June 2018: Music Box, Atlantic City, USA
2 June 2018: Borgata Event Center, Atlantic City, USA
6 June 2018: Olympia, Paris, France
8 June 2018: Holland International Blues Festival, Grolloo, Netherlands
9 June 2018: Flens-Arena, Flensburg, Germany
11 June 2018: Stadtpark Freilichtbühne, Hamburg, Germany
13 June 2018: Helsingin Jäähalli, Helsinki, Finland
15 June 2018: Rock i Lunden, Horsens, Denmark
16 June 2018: Tempodrom, Berlin, Germany
17 June 2018: Stadhalle, Zwickau, Germany
19 June 2018: Kongresové Centrum, Prague, Czech Republic
20 June 2018: Wiener Stadthalle, Vienna, Austria
23 June 2018: Menora Mivtachim Arena, Tel Aviv, Israel
24 June 2018: Menora Mivtachim Arena, Tel Aviv, Israel
26 June 2018: Palau Sant Jordi, Barcelona, Spain
28 June 2018: WiZink Center, Madrid, Spain
29 June 2018: Coliseum da Coruña, A Coruña, Spain
1 July 2018: Palacio Euskalduna, Bilbao, Spain
4 July 2018: Rockhal, Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
6 July 2018: Salle Des Etoiles, Monte Carlo, Monaco
8 July 2018: Piazza Napoleone, Lucca, Italy
9 July 2018: Piazza Degli Scacchi, Marostica, Italy
11 July 2018: Parco della Musica, Rome, Italy
1 September 2018: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa, Catoosa, USA
2 September 2018: Walmart Arkansas Music Pavilion, Rogers, USA
3 September 2018: Starlight Theatre, Kansas City, USA
5 September 2018: Stephens Auditorium, Ames, USA
7 September 2018: Fox Theatre, St Louis, USA
8 September 2018: BMO Harris Pavilion, Milwaukee, USA
9 September 2018: Century Center, South Bend, USA
11 September 2018: Fraze Pavilion, Kettering, USA
13 September 2018: Radio City Music Hall, New York City, USA
14 September 2018: Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Saratoga Springs, USA
15 September 2018: Oakdale Theatre, Wallingford, USA
17 September 2018: Wang Theatre, Boston, USA
18 September 2018: Floyd L Maines Veterans Memorial Arena, Binghamton, USA
19 September 2018: Heinz Hall, Pittsburgh, USA
21 September 2018: Hard Rock Live, Northfield, USA
22 September 2018: Chicago Theatre, Chicago, USA
23 September 2018: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, Saint Paul, USA
25 September 2018: Paramount Theatre, Denver, USA
27 September 2018: Humphreys Concerts By The Bay, San Diego, USA
28 September 2018: City National Civic, San Jose, USA
29 September 2018: Greek Theatre, Los Angeles, USA

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Ringo Starr play the Parco della Musica in Rome?

Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band performed at the Parco della Musica on 11 July 2018, the final date of the European leg of their 2018 tour. He previously performed there on 4 July 2011.

Who was in the 2018 All-Starr Band?

The 2018 lineup featured Steve Lukather, Colin Hay, Gregg Rolie, Graham Gouldman, Warren Ham, and Gregg Bissonette alongside Ringo Starr.

Who is Graham Gouldman?

Graham Gouldman is a British singer-songwriter and founding member of 10cc. He also wrote hits for the Yardbirds ('For Your Love'), the Hollies ('Bus Stop', 'Look Through Any Window'), and Herman’s Hermits ('No Milk Today').

What is the Parco della Musica?

The Auditorium Parco della Musica is one of Europe’s largest music complexes, designed by Renzo Piano and opened in Rome in 2002. Its outdoor Cavea amphitheatre hosts open-air summer concerts.

Was the Rome show the last European date of the 2018 tour?

Yes. The 11 July 2018 show at the Parco della Musica was the final date of the European leg. The tour resumed in the United States on 1 September 2018.

What did Ringo Starr play in Rome on 11 July 2018?

A 22-song set including 'It Don’t Come Easy', 'Photograph', 'Yellow Submarine', 'With A Little Help From My Friends', 'Give Peace A Chance', 'Dreadlock Holiday', 'I’m Not In Love', 'The Things We Do For Love' (Graham Gouldman), 'Rosanna' and 'Hold The Line' (Steve Lukather), 'Black Magic Woman' and 'Evil Ways' (Gregg Rolie), and 'Down Under' (Colin Hay).