The Weeknd announces return to Australia with first-ever stadium tour
The Weeknd announces return to Australia with his first-ever stadium tour months after abruptly cancelling his sold-out shows Down Under.
Award-winning artist The Weeknd has announced new Australian tours dates for his smash-hit global After Hours Til Dawn Tour.
Live Nation revealed on Monday morning that The Grammy winner is heading Down Under in October for his first-ever Aussie stadium tour, which marks the first time he has returned to our shores since 2017.
The announcement comes months after the Blinding Lights singer postponed his proposed November and December 2023 tour dates just three weeks before it was due to kick off, before cancelling it altogether in April.
But the news today has been a delight for many fans who bought tickets to his sold-out shows, which will also feature supporting acts Mike Dean, Chxrry22 and Sydney’s own Anna Lunoe.
“I feel a strong pull to perform in Australia before moving on to the next chapter and want to make sure you all know I hadn’t forgotten about you,” The Weeknd – real name Abel Tesfaye – said in a press release.
“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!”
The 34-year-old singer will kick off his tour on October 5 in Melbourne with back-to-back shows at Marvel Stadium before doing the same at Sydney’s Accor Stadium on October 22 and 23.
The tour was originally meant to include stops ion Brisbane and New Zealand, but unfortunately due to “schedule and logistical constraints”, The Weeknd will no longer play those shows and no other cities will be added to the tour.
The Weeknd After Hours Til Dawn 2024 Australian tour dates:
Saturday 5 October – Marvel Stadium, Melbourne Vic
Sunday 6 October – Marvel Stadium, Melbourne Vic
Tuesday 22 October – Accor Stadium, Sydney NSW
Wednesday 23 October – Accor Stadium, Sydney NSW
Tickets available from Wednesday, August 21 with Past Purchaser Presale. General onsale begins Monday, August 26 at TheWeeknd.com/Tour.
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