Diamond-certified global superstar The Weeknd launched the 2024 Australia leg of his record-breaking After Hours Til Dawn Tour with two back-to-back shows at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne. The concerts featured opening performances from Anna Lunoe, Chxrry22, and Mike Dean, before The Weeknd captivated fans with hits like “After Hours,” “I Can’t Feel My Face,” “Starboy,” “I Feel It Coming,” and “Save Your Tears.”
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In addition to the tour, The Weeknd has announced Hurry Up Tomorrow, the final chapter of his album trilogy, following After Hours (2020) and Dawn FM (2022). This project promises to bring the trilogy to its creative climax, intertwining existential themes that have intrigued fans since the album teasers were released.
The Australia leg continues with two upcoming shows at Sydney’s Accor Stadium, marking the latest milestone in a tour that has seen over 3 million attendees and more than 60 sold-out stadium shows across North America, Europe, the UK, and Latin America.
The Weeknd is heading back to The Land Down Under in just a couple of months, according to AllHipHop. Abel Tesfaye went on quite the historic tour last year celebrating his last two albums After Hours(2020) and Dawn FM (2022). The After Hours Til Dawn Tour became a global event, however a couple of stops were canceled due to “schedule and logistical constraints”. From November through December of 2023, The Weeknd was going to be closing things out in Australia and New Zealand. Because of this pretty vague reason for shutting the fans out, the Canadian superstar felt it wasn’t right to leave them hanging.
So, earlier today, The Weeknd shared this exciting update via Instagram. “AUSTRALIA, I didn’t forget about you See you in October. Ticket presale Aug 22. LINK IN BIO”. Yes, he is returning for a short time, four days to be exact starting October 5 in Melbourne, Australia at Marvel Stadium. Additionally, he will be there on the 6. Then, after about two weeks, the “After Hours” hitmaker will then hop on a flight to Sydney for shows on the 22 and 23 at Accor Stadium.
Sadly, residents of Brisbane and Auckland, New Zealand are going to be missing out this time around. Originally, the After Hours Til Dawn Tour stops were two nights in Brisbane and two in Auckland. While fans of those respective areas were upset, the fact that The Weeknd is doing this to begin with shows how much he cares about his supporters. He said it himself in a statement, “I want to make sure you all know I hadn’t forgotten about you. When I return now, it will be the right time, and I promise it will be such a special experience. I can’t wait to see you all!”.
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Fans saw quite a few impressive hip-hop tours in 2023. Many of them coincided with the biggest releases of the year, some in celebration of major career milestones, and others serving as signifiers of artists’ new creative pursuits. As live music continues to pick back up following years of postponements and cancellations related to the pandemic, artists have kicked things into high gear, seemingly making up for the lost time.
Supporters have gotten the chance to catch beloved legacy acts, artists new to the mainstream embarking on their first-ever large-scale tours, and irrefutably skilled performers honed in more than ever this year, proving that live music is back in a big way. Check out some of the most iconic tours of 2023 below.
Beyonce – The RENAISSANCE Tour
Beyoncé performs onstage during the “RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR” at MetLife Stadium on July 29, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage for Parkwood )
In May, Beyonce embarked on her anxiously awaited RENAISSANCE world tour in Europe, setting off on the North American leg in July. The Texas native went about as big as one could go, enlisting the help of a massive flying “disco horse” as well as other extravagant props, and leaning into the tour’s silver theme with her intricate costumes. The hive followed suit, coming through with similarly elaborate looks in line with the essence of the tour. Beyonce’s nearly three-hour sets spanned almost the entirety of her discography, packing in plenty of fun crowd-pleasers and unapologetic anthems.
Her 11-year-old daughter Blue Ivy also adorably joined her onstage as a dancer throughout the majority of the tour, the cherry on top for dedicated Bey fans. After closing the tour in October, Beyonce immediately got to work on her corresponding concert film and documentary. It arrived in theaters on December 1, expectedly taking over the box office. It saw the largest opening for the first weekend of December in two decades, bringing in $21 million.
Drake & 21 Savage – The It’s All A Blur Tour
Rapper Drake performs onstage during “Lil Baby & Friends Birthday Celebration Concert” at State Farm Arena on December 9, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)
In July, Drake and 21 Savage kicked off the It’s All A Blur tour in support of their 2022 collaborative LP, Her Loss. They have since made their way across North America, performing in over 20 cities. Up until October, 21 Savage was unable to join the Toronto native for the tour’s Canadian stops due to immigration issues. He later secured his green card, as revealed in Drake’s track “8AM In Charlotte,” leading to speculation that he’d appear at the tour’s final scheduled dates in Toronto. Fans were left disappointed when night one came and went, with no sign of 21 Savage.
Rumors swirled that 21 Savage wouldn’t appear in Toronto at all, but luckily, he was able to perform on night two. Drake has since announced another leg of the tour alongside J. Cole, Big as The What?. while 21 Savage went on to perform across Europe, making the most of his new immigration status. This tour was Drake’s first in five years and featured plenty of special guests, giveaways, and more. It also coincided with the rollout of his eagerly-anticipated album For All The Dogs, making for some seriously charged crowds.
The Weeknd – The After Hours Til Dawn Tour
Abel ‘The Weeknd’ Tesfaye performs at Wembley Stadium on August 18, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/Getty Images for ABA)
The Weeknd set off on his After Hours Till Dawn tour in the summer of 2022 and has been making his way around the world ever since. After wrapping up his scheduled North American dates, he embarked on the European and Latin American leg of the tour in 2023. Heading into the new year, he’ll make stops around Oceania.
The performer has broken various records so far, hitting several memorable milestones throughout his trek across Europe. He broke London Stadium’s attendance record, drawing in a staggering 80,000 fans. The tour later secured the title of the highest-grossing tour for a Black artist in European history. So far, fans have seen The Weeknd perform hits from 2020’s After Hours, 2022’s Dawn FM, and more. Striking visuals, unforgettable costumes, pyrotechnics and more have made the tour one to remember, cementing its place as one of the most memorable of the year.
Travis Scott performs during Travis Scott Utopia – Circus Maximus Tour at SoFi Stadium on November 05, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images for Live Nation)
Following the release of UTOPIA, Travis Scott performed at the iconic Circus Maximus stadium in Rome. This followed the cancellation of his previously scheduled performance at the Pyramids of Giza. The show was a spectacle and even saw a surprise appearance from Kanye West. Shortly after, he announced his Circus Maximus tour in support of the album.
He kicked off the tour, which will see him stop in over 30 cities around the U.S. and Canada, in October. After taking over the charts with Utopia and with no doubts that the hitmaker would go all out, tickets for the trek went fast. Boasting elaborate stage design, pyrotechnics, and setlists comprised of an abundance of fan favorites, his performances have been a sight to see. After watching supporters clamor to get their hands on tickets, Travis Scott announced additional dates in November that run into next year.
50 Cent – The Final Lap Tour
Rapper 50 Cent (C) performs onstage during “The Final Lap” tour at Climate Pledge Arena on September 07, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Mat Hayward/Getty Images)
In May, 50 Cent announced that he’d be taking a major trek across North America and Europe in honor of the 20th anniversary of his 2003 album, Get Rich or Die Tryin’. Marketed as the performer’s last all-in tour, as 50 Cent plans to adjust his focus to his other business endeavors, fans knew they were in for something big. Consequently, tickets have been selling like wildfire, with 840K purchased only a week after sales began. The hitmaker’s been joined by Busta Rhymes at all stops, and Jeremih for North American dates.
Audiences have been hyped at all of these shows, and understandably so. The 48-year-old has been giving his Final Lap his all, performing his classics and bringing out countless high-profile special guests. So far, fans have been surprised with the likes of Eminem, Nas, Fat Joe, and more. Fif’s currently on the international leg of the tour, which will run into 2024.
Doja Cat kicks off The Scarlet Tour in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Dana Jacobs/Getty Images for Live Nation)
Doja Cat embarked on the Scarlet tour on Halloween this year after unleashing her fourth studio album. Scarlet arrived alongside plenty of eye-catching and spooky visuals, indicating that supporters were in for quite a show when she set off on tour. It’s safe to say they haven’t been disappointed. The hitmaker has come through with plenty of dancing, fun and intricate costumes, and more.
Her setlists have included plenty of chart-topping Scarlet tracks, along with early hits, and even some covers. While performances from Doja have been exciting enough, she’s also been joined by Grammy nominee Ice Spice throughout the tour. The 23-year-old has gotten similarly comfortable in the charts over the past year or so, and has plenty of fun fan-favorite tracks, making for an entertaining show all around.
Ms. Lauryn Hill & Fugees – The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill 25th Anniversary Tour
Singer Ms. Lauryn Hill performs onstage with The Fugees at Crypto.com Arena on November 04, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Scott Dudelson/Getty Images)
Back in August, Lauryn Hill announced that she’d be embarking on a tour across the U.S. and Canada in honor of the 25th anniversary of her 1998 LP, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. Joining the New Jersey native would be none other than her Fugees groupmates Wyclef Jean and Pras Michel. The news followed a mini-reunion that fans saw earlier in the year at the 2023 Roots Picnic. At the time, they were told to “stay tuned,” and were not left disappointed.
So far, audiences have seen the hitmaker perform classics from her Grammy-winning debut, as well as fan favorite Fugees hits. After setting off in September, however, Hill unfortunately had to postpone the remainder of the tour. Only a couple of months in, she revealed that she had “been battling serious vocal strain.” She’s now taking time off to rest her vocal cords but promises that the tour will conclude in 2024.
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Fans of The Weeknd that were looking to see him in Australia or New Zealand will have to wait a little while longer. In a released statement, The Weeknd will postpone the set of Dates from Nov. 20 to Dec. 9 due to “unforeseen circumstances.”
“Due to unforeseen circumstances, we must reschedule the Australia/New Zealand tour. New dates will be announced next year and current tickets will be valid for the new shows. Refunds will be available for those unable to attend the new dates. Deeply disappointed but can’t wait to be there with you!”
Having achieved unprecedented success, The Weeknd’s global stadium run has garnered over $350 million in revenue, breaking attendance records along the way. Recent highlights include breaking attendance records at London Stadium with 160,000 concertgoers over two nights and a record-breaking headline show at Wembley Stadium with 87,000 tickets sold. His performances in Milan, Paris, Nice, and more have also seen exceptional ticket sales and historical milestones.
Proceeds from this tour’s ticket sales will once again contribute to the XO Humanitarian Fund, which supports the United Nations World Food Programme’s efforts to combat global food crises. The fund raised over $1 million during the European leg of the tour and continues to make a positive impact worldwide.
The Weeknd has postponed tour dates in Australia and New Zealand for his After Hours Til Dawn tour amid “unforeseen circumstances.” He confirmed the decision in a statement provided to Billboard on Tuesday. The Weeknd planned to perform 11 shows in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and Auckland between November 20th and December 9th. Mike Dean and Chxrry22 would’ve opened the shows.
In a statement, he explains: “Due to unforeseen circumstances, we must reschedule the Australia/New Zealand tour. New dates will be announced next year and current tickets will be valid for the new shows. Refunds will be available for those unable to attend the new dates. Deeply disappointed but can’t wait to be there with you!”
The Weeknd Performs On The “After Hours Til Dawn” Tour
MONTERREY, MEXICO – SEPTEMBER 26: Abel Makkonen better known as The Weekend performs during a concert as part of the ‘After Hours Til Dawn’ tour at BBVA Stadium on September 26, 2023 in Monterrey, Mexico. (Photo by Medios y Media/Getty Images)
Live Nation also confirmed the postponement in a statement of its own: “We understand fans will be disappointed, and Live Nation is focused on working with The Weeknd to secure a new tour schedule. We will make a further announcement as soon as possible.” The ongoing tour is in promotion of The Weeknd’s latest two albums, After Hours and Dawn FM. He dropped After Hours on March 20, 2020, with guest appearances from Chromatics and Lil Uzi Vert. It debuted atop the Billboard 200 after moving 444,000 album-equivalent units. The Weeknd released Dawn FM, two years later, on January 7, 2022, with features from Tyler, the Creator and Lil Wayne. That project debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200 chart.
As for new music from The Weeknd, he recently confirmed that he’s entering a new era of his career. “I’m going through a cathartic path right now. It’s getting to a place and a time where I’m getting ready to close the Weeknd chapter,” he said to W magazine. “I’ll still make music, maybe as Abel, maybe as The Weeknd. But I still want to kill The Weeknd. And I will. Eventually. I’m definitely trying to shed that skin and be reborn.”
The Weeknd’s “After Hours Till Dawn” tour has been raging on since early last year. He’s completed both and North American and European legs of the tour and is currently making stops in Latin America. He’s set to conclude 2023 by playing a series of dates on a new Oceanic leg of the tour. The singer achieved a number of major milestones along the way, particularly in the European leg. He’s broken various records for attendance and revenue gained at particular stops, highlighted by his breaking the attendance record for London Stadium by drawing over 80,000 spectators.
Now he’s pulled off an even more impressive accomplishment. With the European leg of his tour in the books his total gross was tallied up. When all was said and done he broke the record for the highest-grossing tour by a black artist in the continent’s history. He brought in $158.1 million across 30 shows with over 1.6 million tickets being sold. With many focusing on major tours this year from Taylor Swift, Beyonce, and Drake, it’s worth remembering just how much of a commercial force The Weeknd is. Check out the post announcing the achievement below.
The Weeknd is also making a major economic impact almost anywhere he goes on tour. Last month he performed in Colombia and a newspaper there shared an assessment of the show’s effect on the local economy. That included over 1500 jobs which they called “a considerable movement” for the economy there.
Earlier this week The Weeknd teased that he was doing his final feature ever this year. That turned out to be alongside Diddy, 21 Savage, and French Montana. The group teamed up for the song “Another One Of Me” from Diddy’s new album. What do you think of The Weeknd breaking the record for highest-grossing tour by a black artist in European history? Let us know in the comment section below.
All summer there has been plenty of talk about some of the biggest artists in the music industry touring. Beyonce, Taylor Swift, and Drake have all made headlines with nearly every single stop on their major tours. But one absolutely massive tour that shouldn’t be overlooked is The Weeknd’s monumental “After Hours Till Dawn” tour. The second leg of the tour has been going on since June and wraps up later this month. It features dozens of shows across both Europe and Latin America, one of which took place in Colombia yesterday.
According to some local reporting about the show, it apparently had an economic impact that ran very deep. “The artist arrived with his After Hours Till Dawn Tour 2023, which generated a significant impact on the city. It was learned that the organization of the event generated 1,500 jobs, 35 companies were involved and 800 million pesos were paid in rent, it generated considerable movement for the economy,” the report reads. In response to the report, fans praised Abel for his monumental impact. “The weekend really is the biggest artist this century,” one of the top comments on a post about his Colombia show reads. Check out more fan responses below.
Last month, The Weeknd’s tour made headlines for a different reason when he debuted a new look. The fit features a Daft Punk style robotic helmet with a blue light emanating from it. Throughout his entire tour Abel’s outfits have been making waves amongst his fanbase including when he started sporting an MF DOOM style mask.
He also recently appeared for what he’s called his “last ever feature.” He gave a guest performance alongside 21 Savage and French Montana on a song from the recently released Diddy album. What do you think of The Weeknd’s tour stop having a massive economic impact on Colombia? Let us know in the comment section below.
The Weeknd is wrapping up the European leg of his massively successful tour called After Hours Til Dawn. It is his worldwide expedition to celebrate to share his two commercial smash records, After Hours (2020) and his most recent pop endeavor, Dawn FM (2022). Both have some of his biggest hit songs. After Hours contains the globally popular “Blinding Lights,” as well as “Save Your Tears” and the title track “After Hours.” With Dawn FM, there might not have been many radio-ready songs, but you have amazing 80s synth-pop cuts. “Sacrifice,” “Take My Breath,” “Less Than Zero,” and more.
Both respective albums have brought so much to the table in terms of the soundscapes and a new direction for The Weeknd. So much so, that these projects have led to a record-shattering tour. It is the highest-grossing tour of the last decade pulling in over 350 million dollars. It also holds the achievement for the highest attendance for a single show and back-to-back shows. 80,000 fans filled the seats twice at London Stadium.
Fast forward to a recent show, The Weeknd’s tour continues to give us more spectacular moments. In this clip above, an extremely excited fan is eager for her chance to sing in front of the musical superstar. The Weeknd is performing “Out of Time,” a dreamy pop cut from Dawn FM. He puts the mic in front of the woman and lets out an ear-piercing screech that even takes The Weeknd aback. It is a hilarious but cringy moment that I am sure that fan will never forget.
What are your initial thoughts on this video from The Weeknd’s tour, After Hours Til Dawn? Have you ever witnessed something like this happen at a concert you went to? Or were you like the person in the video and you got too excited and blew the chance? We want to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave all of your thoughts and opinions in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for of the latest breaking news around the music world.
The Weeknd has unveiled new dates for expanding his highly successful After Hours Til Dawn Tour, featuring special guests Mike Dean and Chxrry22. The upcoming leg of the tour is set to begin on November 20 at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Australia, and will include multiple stops across Australia and New Zealand.
Having achieved unprecedented success, The Weeknd’s global stadium run has garnered over $350 million in revenue, breaking attendance records along the way. Recent highlights include breaking attendance records at London Stadium with 160,000 concertgoers over two nights and a record-breaking headline show at Wembley Stadium with 87,000 tickets sold. His performances in Milan, Paris, Nice, and more have also seen exceptional ticket sales and historical milestones.
Proceeds from this tour’s ticket sales will once again contribute to the XO Humanitarian Fund, which supports the United Nations World Food Programme’s efforts to combat global food crises. The fund raised over $1 million during the European leg of the tour and continues to make a positive impact worldwide.
The tour, celebrating The Weeknd’s albums “After Hours” and “Dawn FM,” promises an unforgettable experience for fans. General on-sale tickets for Australia and New Zealand shows will be available starting Sept. 1st through TheWeeknd.com/tour. The artist’s commitment to both his music and philanthropic endeavors continues to make waves on the global stage.
AFTER HOURS TIL DAWN TOUR 2023 LATIN AMERICA TOUR DATES:
*with Kaytranada and Mike Dean
Tue Sep 26 – Monterrey, Mexico – Estadio BBVA
Fri Sep 29 – Mexico City, Mexico – Foro Sol
Sat Sep 30 – Mexico City, Mexico – Foro Sol
Wed Oct 4 – Bogotá, Colombia – Estadio El Campín
Sat Oct 7 – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – Estádio Nilton Santos Engenhão
Tue Oct 10 – Sao Paulo, Brazil – Allianz Parque
Wed Oct 11 – Sao Paulo, Brazil – Allianz Parque
Sun Oct 15 – Santiago, Chile – Estadio Bicentenario La Florida
Mon Oct 16 – Santiago, Chile – Estadio Bicentenario La Florida
Wed Oct 18 – Buenos Aires, Argentina – Estadio River Plate
Thu Oct 19 – Buenos Aires, Argentina – Estadio River Plate
Sun Oct 22 – Lima, Peru – Estadio San Marcos
Wed Oct 25 – Guadalajara, Mexico – Estadio Akron
AFTER HOURS TIL DAWN TOUR 2023 AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND TOUR DATES:
*with Mike Dean and Chxrry22
Mon Nov 20 – Brisbane, Australia – Suncorp Stadium
What a run for The Weeknd and his After Hours Til Dawn tour. It continues to blow away records and his fans every night. Everything from the production of each show to the incredible singing moments, and selling out arenas, it truly is one of the greatest sets of performances in the history of the music industry. Recently, The Weeknd “broke Wembley Stadium’s record for sales with their traditional concert set up with the stage at one end of the stadium with 87,000 tickets sold.” That was a statement released by Live Nation UK.
The European leg of the tour kicked off at the beginning of July and took him through Paris, Barcelona, Milan, and most recently, London. With that section completed this past weekend, the multi Diamond-recording artist still has the Latin American side to finish up, which starts September 26. However, The Weeknd has just tacked on four more shows which begin on November 20. He is headed Down Under to Australia and New Zealand to wow more of his global fans.
According to Billboard, “Vodafone customers can secure pre-sale tickets from Aug. 25, through a new arrangement announced today with LN and its joint venture partner Secret Sounds. The general ticket onsale starts Friday, Sept. 1.” First, the Canadian hitmaker will head to Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. Next, he is off to Accor Stadium in Sydney on November 24. Third up is Marvel Stadium located in Melbourne on December 1. Last but not least is Eden Park in Auckland, which will be held on December 7.
What are your thoughts on these new four dates for The Weeknd’s After Hours Til Dawn tour in New Zealand and Australia? Have you had the chance to attend one of the shows this year, if so where? Is this the biggest tour of all time or just of the past few years or so? We want to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave all of your thoughts and opinions in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all the latest breaking news around the music world.
See you in October. Ticket presale Aug 22. 
LINK IN BIO”. Yes, he is returning for a short time, four days to be exact starting October 5 in Melbourne, Australia at Marvel Stadium. Additionally, he will be there on the 6. Then, after about two weeks, the “After Hours” hitmaker will then hop on a flight to Sydney for shows on the 22 and 23 at Accor Stadium. 
