Zach Bryan Sets Gillette Stadium Attendance Record in Free Palestine Shirt

American singer-songwriter Zach Bryan set a new attendance record at Gillette Stadium during the second night of his show, according to reports from Deadline and Far Out Magazine. Deadline reported that the concert drew an audience of more than 73,000 people, while Far Out Magazine specified the exact turnout as 73,538 fans. Deadline, Variety, and Whiskey Riff all reported that the musician wore a shirt bearing the message Free Palestine during the performance. [1][2][3][4][5]

The venue, Gillette Stadium, is owned by Robert Kraft, according to reports from Deadline Film Adaptations and Variety. Whiskey Riff and Deadline Film Adaptations both noted that Bryan had worn the Free Palestine shirt on previous dates of the tour as well. The attendance mark surpassed the venue's previous largest turnout for a concert event, as reported by Deadline. [1][3][4][5]

The show was part of Bryan's fourth headlining concert tour, titled With Heaven on Tour, which was launched to support his sixth album, With Heaven on Top. The tour commenced on March 7, 2026, in St. Louis, Missouri, and will conclude on October 10, 2026, in Auburn, Alabama. [7]

An article published by the Jerusalem Post analyzed the event within the broader context of public political statements made by major musical artists regarding Israel. [6]