The Weeknd Shatters Attendance Records with 160,000 Fans at London Stadium
- by Adam Bailey
- in Latest
Breaking all records, The Weeknd, the diamond-certified and award-winning artist, achieved a remarkable feat by attracting the highest attendance across two nights at the London Stadium. With a staggering crowd of 160,000 fans, this historic moment unfolded over the weekend during two consecutive sold-out shows on July 7 and 8 as part of The Weeknd's After Hours Til Dawn Tour. Notably, the tour now holds the record for the highest single-night attendance at the stadium, with 80,000 enthusiastic fans attending one of the shows. The electrifying performances featured special guests Kaytranada and Mike Dean, further enhancing the experience for the ecstatic audience.
Omar Al-joulani, President of Touring at Live Nation, expressed his awe, stating, "It's incredible to witness The Weeknd achieve this milestone in the midst of his massive sold-out European run. This historic moment in London underscores the global fanbase he has meticulously nurtured over the years."
Darryl Eaton, Co-Head of North American Touring at CAA, also praised The Weeknd's success, remarking, "Following an enormously successful U.S. tour, Abel continues to astound with his exceptional ticket sales across Europe. He captivated 160,000 fans over two nights at the London Stadium, with another remarkable show scheduled at Wembley in August 2023. We are immensely proud to collaborate with him and his team on this extraordinary tour!"
The After Hours Til Dawn Tour's second leg will proceed with a performance at King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels, Belgium, tomorrow, followed by shows in Barcelona, Milan, Paris, and more. Furthermore, The Weeknd will embark on a Latin American run in the fall, entertaining audiences in Mexico City, Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, and other cities, culminating in a finale on October 25 at Estadio Akron in Guadalajara, Mexico.
Notably, The Weeknd's 2022 North American leg of the stadium tour was a resounding success, with all tickets selling out and attendance records shattered, resulting in a staggering revenue of $148 million. With the commencement of the second leg, the global tour has now amassed an astounding total of over $350 million in revenue.
The global stadium tour serves as a celebration of The Weeknd's acclaimed albums, After Hours (which boasts the record-breaking hit single "Blinding Lights," named the new No. 1 Billboard Hot 100 song of all time, surpassing Chubby Checker's 1960 hit "The Twist") and Dawn FM, released to critical acclaim in January 2022.
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AFTER HOURS TIL DAWN TOUR 2023 EUROPE TOUR DATES:
Tue Jun 6 – Lisbon, Portugal – Passeio Marítimo de Algés
Sat Jun 10 – Manchester, UK – Etihad Stadium
Wed Jun 14 – Horsens, Denmark – Nordstern Arena
Sat Jun 17 – Stockholm, Sweden – Tele2 Arena
Sun Jun 18 – Stockholm, Sweden – Tele2 Arena
Tue Jun 20 – Oslo, Norway – Telenor Arena
Fri Jun 23 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Johan Cruijiff ArenA
Sat Jun 24 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Johan Cruijiff ArenA
Wed Jun 28 – Dublin, Ireland – Marlay Park
Sun Jul 2 – Hamburg, Germany – Volksparkstadion
Tue Jul 4 – Dusseldorf, Germany – Merkur Spiel Arena
Fri Jul 7 – London, UK– London Stadium
Sat Jul 8 – London, UK– London Stadium
Tue Jul 11 – Brussels, Belgium – King Baudouin Stadium
Wed Jul 12 – Brussels, Belgium – King Baudouin Stadium
Fri Jul 14 – Frankfurt, Germany – Deutsche Bank Park
Tue Jul 18 – Madrid, Spain – Cívitas Metropolitano
Thu Jul 20 – Barcelona, Spain – Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys
Sat Jul 22 – Nice, France – Allianz Riviera
Sun Jul 23 – Nice, France – Allianz Riviera
Wed Jul 26 – Milan, Italy – Ippodromo La Maura
Thur Jul 27 – Milan, Italy – Ippodromo La Maura
Sat Jul 29 – Paris, France – Stade de France
Sun Jul 30 – Paris, France – Stade de France
Tue Aug 1 – Bordeaux, France – Matmut Atlantique
Fri Aug 4 – Munich, Germany – Olympiastadion
Sun Aug 6 – Prague, Czech Republic – Letnany Airport
Wed Aug 9 – Warsaw, Poland – PGE Narodowy
Sat Aug 12 – Tallinn, Estonia – Tallinn Song Festival Grounds
Fri Aug 18 – London, UK – Wembley Stadium
AFTER HOURS TIL DAWN TOUR 2023 LATIN AMERICA TOUR DATES:
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
