At **Stade Richter** in *Montpellier, France*, Michael brought the *Bad World Tour* to the south of France for one of its most energetic European stops.  Fans filled the open-air stadium, their excitement building long before the lights dimmed and the first notes began to echo across the summer night.

🔹 France had fully embraced the *Bad* era by this point, with fans lining the gates and camping outside just to catch a glimpse of Michael as he arrived

🔹 The [show](https://youtu.be/qU5bW5BcZgg?si=Ib_LfTKBJw45rIH3) featured a powerful mix of songs, including *This Place Hotel, I Just Can’t Stop Loving You, I Want You Back / The Love You Save / I’ll Be There, Dirty Diana, Billie Jean,* and *Bad*, each performed with the precision and emotion that had become Michael’s signature

🔹 Even in the heat and open space of the stadium, Michael’s stage command was magnetic, his choreography sharp, vocals seamless, and his connection with the crowd unmistakable

🔹 This stop on the tour captured him in full stride, balancing strength and vulnerability in a way that few performers ever could

This night in Montpellier was a celebration of sound and spirit by an artist who made every performance feel like the only one that ever mattered 🎤✨


August 12, 1988: Michael brings the Bad Tour to Montpellier