Metropolitano faces €81,000 in noise fines after AC/DC concert
The Riyadh Air Metropolitano stadium in Madrid has received its first noise-related fines, totaling over €81,000, following complaints from nearby residents. The largest sanction, €80,800.80, was imposed for the AC/DC concert on 16 July 2025 (according to La Vanguardia) or 16 June 2025 (according to ABC), classified as a very serious infraction for exceeding noise limits by more than 7 decibels at night. Source: La Vanguardia, ABC
The fines
- AC/DC: €80,800.80 for exceeding limits by 5–10 decibels at night. Source: La Vanguardia
- Imagine Dragons: €500 for a 4 decibel exceedance at night on 28 June 2025. Source: ABC
- Torneo Fútbol Base Internacional Madcup: €180 for a 4 decibel exceedance during daytime on 23 June 2025. Source: La Vanguardia
Context and measures
The Ombudsman Ángel Gabilondo has closed his investigation as the case is now with the Prosecutor's Office, but residents can reopen if no criminal charges are filed. Source: ABC In response, the Madrid City Council has installed 408 sound-absorbing panels, monitored noise levels, and set a general curfew of midnight for concerts, with exceptions until 00:30 on weekends. Source: La Vanguardia However, 22 concerts are planned for 2026, and residents continue to protest, especially during the ongoing Bad Bunny concerts. Source: ABC
Sources
3 quotes“El expediente de mayor importe corresponde al concierto de AC/DC celebrado el 16 de julio del 2025. ... las actas levantadas por la Policía Municipal reflejaron superaciones de los límites sonoros autorizados de '5 y 10 decibelios' en horario nocturno.”
“La más cuantiosa, de 80.800.80 euros, muy grave, fue para los promotores del recital que dio el grupo de rock AC/DC del pasado 16 de junio de 2025.”
“En total, el Ayuntamiento informó al Defensor del Pueblo de 29 actas de medición de ruido levantadas por la Policía Municipal durante conciertos celebrados en 2025. En concreto, 14 eventos cumplieron los límites de autorización, 4 los incumplieron y el resto presentaron defectos de forma en la medición.”