First World Tour Announced for 2022 Which Includes The First Announced Concert at the Brand-New Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle on March 4, 2022.
Arena scheduled to open Fall 2021.
Tickets On Sale Following His Historic Headlining Super Bowl Performance Starting Monday, February 8th at 10AM TheWeeknd.com/Tour
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WHO: The Weeknd
WHAT: After Hours World Tour
WHERE: Climate Pledge Arena at Seattle Center – scheduled to open Fall 2021
WHEN: March 4, 2022
TICKETS: Tickets available to the general public on Monday, Feb. 8 at 10:00 AM at ticketmaster.com.
The 104-date global tour will kick off on January 14, 2022 in Vancouver BC, and make a stop at Seattle’s brand new Climate Pledge Arena on March 4, 2022. The Tour will make stops in Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, Miami, Paris, Berlin and more, before wrapping November 16th in London at The O2.
The worldwide tour announcement comes just days ahead of the multi-platinum singer’s headlining Super Bowl performance, and also includes a handful of rescheduled dates shifting from 2021 to be a part of the After Hours World Tour in 2022.
With the addition of 39 new tour dates, The Weeknd will also release The Highlights on Friday, February 5th. The Highlights is a way to present some of The Weeknd’s most notable works in one place. While this isn’t a “Greatest Hits” album it does provide a new listener a rich foray into some of the iconic artist’s best and favorite work. Fans can pre-save and pre-order the album HERE.
TICKETS:
NEW DATES: Tickets go on sale beginning Monday, February 8th at 10AM local time at TheWeeknd.com/Tour
RESCHEDULED DATES: Tickets are on sale now for the rescheduled dates below. All previously purchased tickets will be valid for the corresponding rescheduled dates listed below.
VERIZON USERS (NORTH AMERICA ONLY): The Weeknd’s partnership with Verizon continues with the announcement of this tour. Members of the Verizon customer loyalty program, VerizonUp, will receive access to this tour. Tickets will be available in the MyVerizon app closer to the date of each event.
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Climate Pledge Arena
Located at Seattle Center, Climate Pledge Arena is the complete redevelopment of a historic landmark, Home to the NHL’s Seattle Kraken, WNBA’s Seattle Storm, and the world’s biggest performers of live music and events. Originally built on the Seattle Center campus for the 1962 Seattle World’s Fair, Climate Pledge Arena will open in Fall 2021. www.climatepledgearena.com
Climate Pledge Arena will be the first net zero certified arena in the world. It will serve as a long-lasting and regular reminder of the urgent need for climate action. The Climate Pledge, which was founded by Amazon and Global Optimism in 2019, is a commitment from companies globally to be net zero carbon by 2040.
About Live Nation Entertainment
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The Weeknd – The After Hours Tour Artwork
Climate Pledge Arena Press Kit
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