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The Weeknd: After Hours til Dawn – Everything you need to know!

We regret to advise that  The Weeknd ‘After Hours Til Dawn’ tour  is being rescheduled for Australia & New Zealand 2023.

The Weeknd After Hours Til Dawn Tour Australian Tour Dates Sold by Ticketmaster – ALL DATES POSTPONED

• November 20, 2023, – Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane OLD
• November 21, 2023, – Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane QLD *New Show*
• December 1, 2023, – Marvel Stadium, Melbourne VIC
• December 2, 2023, – Marvel Stadium, Melbourne VIC
• December 4, 2023, – Marvel Stadium, Melbourne VIC
• December 5, 2023, – Marvel Stadium, Melbourne VIC *New Show*

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All tickets remain valid for the rescheduled shows without the need for exchange. All ticket holders will be contacted with new show dates in due course. Patrons unable to attend the new dates can obtain a refund from the point of purchase.

We know you may have some further questions; next week Ticketmaster will be in contact with some FAQs to help keep you informed.

Where and when will The Weeknd be performing?

The Weeknd ‘After Hours Til Dawn’ tour  is being rescheduled.

• POSTPONED – Monday 20th November 2023 at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane*
• POSTPONED – Friday 1st December 2023 at Marvel Stadium, Melbourne
• POSTPONED – Saturday 2nd December 2023 at Marvel Stadium, Melbourne
• POSTPONED – Monday 4th December 2023 at Marvel Stadium, Melbourne NEW SHOW
• POSTPONED – Tuesday 5th December 2023 at Marvel Stadium, Melbourne NEW SHOW

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The Weeknd Announces Australia & New Zealand Tour

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The Weeknd is bringing his global stadium tour to Australia and New Zealand this year.

The award-winning Canadian artist has expanded his worldwide trek to include stops in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and Auckland through November and December (see full dates below).

The Weeknd will be supported by special guests Mike Dean and Chxrry22 on the upcoming tour.

Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, September 1st at staggered times – Melbourne from 10am, Brisbane from 11am, and Sydney from 12pm.

Vodafone customers can access a pre-sale on Friday, August 25th at staggered times – Melbourne from 19am, Brisbane from 11am, and Sydney from 12pm. And Foxtel Rewards members can also access an exclusive pre-sale on Friday, September 1st at 10am local time.

Before reaching Australia and New Zealand, The Weeknd’s global stadium run has regularly been shattering records. The tour recently broke London Stadium’s attendance record thanks to 160,000 fans attending across two nights.

In France, The Weeknd’s shows in Nice, which sold 70,000 tickets across two shows, became the highest in the city’s history, while he became the first artist to sell out two nights at Milan’s Ippodromo La Maura in Italy.

A United Nations World Food Programme Goodwill Ambassador, The Weeknd – real name Abel Tesfaye – will again contribute funds from this new leg of his tour to the XO Humanitarian Fund, which supports the organisation’s response to the unprecedented global food crisis.

The Weeknd’s tour belatedly celebrates his 2020 album, After Hours , as well as his 2022 album, Dawn FM , both of which topped the albums charts in Australia and New Zealand.

The Weeknd 2023 Australia & New Zealand Tour

With special guests Mike Dean & Chxrry22

Tickets available via livenation.com.au or livenation.co.nz

Monday, November 20th Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, QLD

Tuesday, November 21st  Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, QLD

Friday, November 24th Accor Stadium, Sydney, NSW

Saturday, November 25th Accor Stadium, Sydney, NSW

Friday, December 1st Marvel Stadium, Melbourne, VIC

Saturday, December 2nd  Marvel Stadium, Melbourne, VIC

Thursday, December 7th Eden Park, Auckland, NZ

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Not A 'False Alarm': The Weeknd Announces November & December 2023 Australian Tour

It’s finally Australia’s turn to experience The Weeknd live in concert for the first time in six years.

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Are you ready to sing along to Blinding Lights, Take My Breath, Starboy, Can’t Feel My Face, Creepin ’ (by Metro Boomin ), and a couple of tracks from Kiss Land and the Trilogy release? It’s finally Australia’s turn to experience The Weeknd live in concert for the first time in six years.

This November and December, The Weeknd will visit Australia and New Zealand for his After Hours Til Dawn Tour.

Beginning his run on Monday, 20 November, at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium, the artist known as The Weeknd (real name Abel Tesfaye ) heads to Sydney’s Accor Stadium on Friday, 24 November, Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium on Friday, 1 December, and ends at Auckland’s Eden Park on Thursday, 7 December.

Tickets to the general public will be available via the Live Nation website on Friday, 1 September. Melbourne punters can access tickets from 10 am, Brisbane from 11 am, and Sydney from noon.

However, pre-sale is also an option, with Vodafone hosting the first round of pre-sales on Friday, 25 August, at the same times. You can go here to access your tickets. Next is the pre-sale for Foxtel Rewards customers, who can access early tickets here on Friday, 1 September, from 10 am AEST.

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The After Hours Til Dawn Tour , if you guessed it, celebrates The Weeknd’s latest two albums, 2020’s After Hours and his January 2022 release, Dawn FM . So far on this tour, The Weeknd has broken attendance records in London and Milan, selling hundreds of thousands of tickets all across Europe.

The tour announcement arrives three months after Tesfaye revealed that he’d no longer make music as The Weeknd . “The visuals are vital to my career,” he told W Magazine in May before admitting, “The album I’m working on now is probably my last hurrah as The Weeknd.

“This is something that I have to do. As The Weeknd, I’ve said everything I can say.” You can read the full interview  here .

In January, The Weeknd’s Blinding Lights was named as Spotify’s most-streamed song of all time , overtaking Ed Sheeran ’s Shape Of You .

Upon his last visit to Australia in December 2017, The Music reviewer Madelyn Tait commented that “The Weeknd proved himself as a phenomenal live act with an extensive discography of hits” at his Qudos Bank Arena show. It’s been too long since The Weeknd touched down on our shores, but now we have even more hits to witness.

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BRISBANE, SUNCORP STADIUM                  MONDAY 20 NOVEMBER

SYDNEY, ACCOR STADIUM                            FRIDAY 24 NOVEMBER

MELBOURNE, MARVEL STADIUM               FRIDAY 1 DECEMBER

AUCKLAND, EDEN PARK                                THURSDAY 7 DECEMBER

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The Weeknd has announced Australian and New Zealand tour dates for 2023. The Canadian singer will play three east coast stadium shows, along with an Auckland date, in November and December.

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The tour will kick off November 20 at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium, with a Sydney show at Accor Stadium on November 24. On December 1, the tour will wrap up its Australian run with a show at Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium, before a show at Eden Park in Auckland on December 7.

The Weeknd – aka Abel Tesfaye – will be joined on all dates by a pair of special guests: record producer (and frequent Tesfaye collaborator ) Mike Dean , and R&B singer Chxrry22. Tickets will go on sale September 1. A Vodafone pre-sale will start this Friday (August 25).

It will be Tesfaye’s first Australian and New Zealand shows in nearly six years, having last toured in December 2017. Since then, has released his fourth and fifth studio albums: 2020’s ‘After Hours’ and last year’s ‘Dawn FM’.

Tesfaye is currently in the midst of a world tour in support of both those albums. The North American leg took place throughout the second half of 2022, with a European leg beginning in June and ending earlier this month.

“‘Dawn FM’ feels like the first steps on a journey for The Weeknd to find peace with himself,” NME said of The Weeknd’s latest in a four-star review last year. “Perhaps next time we hear from him, he’ll be fully embracing the light of day.”

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Is June, the singer said he’s currently “finishing” up his new album – the third and final instalment in a a trilogy that began with ‘After Hours’ and continued with ‘Dawn FM’.

The Weeknd’s 2023 Australian tour dates are:

NOVEMBER Monday 20 – Brisbane, Suncorp Stadium Friday 24 – Sydney, Accor Stadium

DECEMBER Friday 1 – Melbourne, Marvel Stadium Thursday 7 – Auckland, Eden Park

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The Weeknd announces 2023 tour dates for Australia and New Zealand for “After Hours Til Dawn” global stadium tour

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*Due to overwhelming demand for tour dates in Australia, further shows have been added*

Diamond-certified selling artist The Weeknd has announced today that his sold-out global concert tour, “After Hours Til Dawn”, will extend to both Australia and New Zealand.

Celebrating both his critically acclaimed albums “After Hours” (the 2020 release featuring the newly announced No. 1 Billboard Hot 100 song of all time in “Blinding Lights”) and last year’s “Dawn FM”, the completely sold out global stadium run has been an incredible success, breaking attendance records. The tour recently broke London Stadium’s attendance record with 160,000 concertgoers across two nights. The Weeknd also just wrapped with his largest headline show to date, breaking Wembley Stadium’s record for sales with a traditional concert set up with the stage at one end with 87,000 tickets sold.

Originally commencing in Brisbane on November 20th, 2023 at the Suncorp Stadium, The Weeknd will follow through in Sydney (November 24th at Accor Stadium) and Melbourne (December 1st at Marvel Stadium), before finalising in New Zealand in Auckland at Eden Park on December 7th.  Special guests Mike Dean and Chxrry22 will join as the tour’s support acts.

With overwhelming demand during the Vodafone pre-sale, The Weeknd has announced an additional 3 shows for the Australian leg in Brisbane (November 21st at Suncorp Stadium), Sydney (November 25th at Accor Stadium) and Melbourne (December 2nd at Marvel Stadium).

Vodafone customers can secure tickets during a pre-sale commencing Friday, August 25 – Melbourne starting at 10am, Brisbane at 11am and Sydney at 12pm. Head to  Vodafone.com.au/ticket . General public tickets go on sale on Friday September 1– Melbourne from 10am, Brisbane from 11am and Sydney from 12pm. 

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After Hours Til Dawn global stadium tour continues through the fall

Diamond certified and award-winning artist The Weeknd has announced new dates for the expansion of his After Hours Til Dawn Tour with special guests Mike Dean and Chxrry22 hitting Australia and New Zealand. The next leg of the tour will kick off Monday, November 20th in Brisbane at Suncorp Stadium, with stops in Sydney, Melbourne and Auckland through December 7th.

The completely sold out global stadium run has been an incredible success, breaking attendance records and grossing more than $350 million dollars in revenue to date. The tour recently broke London Stadium’s attendance record with 160,000 concertgoers across two nights. The Weeknd also just wrapped with his largest headline show to date, breaking Wembley Stadium’s record for sales with a traditional concert set up with the stage at one end with 87,000 tickets sold. In Milan, The Weeknd sold over 159,000 tickets, making him the first artist to sell out two nights at Ippodromo La Maura and his shows in Paris marked the biggest sales for Stade de France this year, totaling to 151,000 across the two dates. In addition, The Weeknd’s shows in Nice, France sold 70,000 tickets across two shows – the highest in the city’s history.

All tickets and additional info will be available via the pop star’s website . General on sale for the dates are Friday, September 1st beginning at 10 am or 11 am local time, depending on market.

United Nations World Food Programme Goodwill Ambassador Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye will again contribute funds from this next leg of the tour to the XO Humanitarian Fund, which supports the organization’s response to the unprecedented global food crisis. Over $1 million was raised for the fund via ticket sales during the recently wrapped European leg of the tour.

The fund also raised money during the North American leg of the tour through ticket sales, proceeds from an exclusive tour t-shirt, and a $500,000 donation directly from The Weeknd. The Weeknd’s corporate partners, tour venues, World Food Program USA board of directors and supporters also stepped up to contribute, as well as tour sponsor Binance, which contributed US$2 million to the fund. The first grant of $2 million will help provide emergency food and nutrition assistance to the most food-insecure regions of Ethiopia.

The global stadium tour celebrates The Weeknd’s 2020 album After Hours (it’s hit single “Blinding Lights” was named the new No. 1 Billboard Hot 100 song of all time , surpassing Chubby Checker’s 1960 hit “The Twist”), as well as his critically-acclaimed album Dawn FM , which was released January 2022.

The After Hours Til Dawn Tour is brought to you by Binance, revolutionizing the live entertainment industry with cutting-edge Web 3.0 technology. Binance users in Australia and New Zealand will have access to a special ticket presale for select shows, while supplies last. As a token of appreciation, eligible ticket holders in these countries will also receive limited-edition souvenir NFTs. Furthermore, The Weeknd and Binance are creating a specially designed NFT collection which will be made available for sale later this year to fans and collectors alike. Five percent of the sales will be donated to the XO Humanitarian Fund. You can find out more about what Binance has prepared for its users and others on the Binance Blog.

The Weeknd After Hours Til Dawn Tour 2023 Australia & New Zealand Tour Dates:

Nov 20 – Brisbane, Australia @ Suncorp Stadium Nov 24 – Sydney, Australia @ Accor Stadium Dec 1 – Melbourne, Australia @ Marvel Stadium Dec 7 – Auckland, New Zealand @ Eden Park

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The Weeknd Melbourne 2023 – here's what you need to know

JUST IN: The Weeknd's After Hours Til Dawn tour has officially been cancelled

Update April 23 2024:  After months of confusion following the  announcement  in November last year that  the Weeknd’s After Hours Til Dawn tour  was postponed due to “unforeseen circumstances”, it has just been revealed that the entire run of sold-out Aussie gigs have been cancelled. For more information (including how you can get a refund) check out our explainer  here .

Has the Weekend cancelled his Australian tour in 2024?

Due to "unforeseen circumstances", all of his Australian shows – including his Melbourne dates – have been cancelled.

Is the Weeknd touring Australia in 2024?

Not anymore. Ticketek has announced the Weeknd will not be rescheduling any of his 2023 dates for his After Hours Til Dawn tour.

When is the Weeknd coming to Melbourne?

The Weeknd was originally set to perform in Melbourne on December 1, 2, 4 and 5, 2023. These shows have now been cancelled. 

How much are the Weeknd tickets for Melbourne? 

Ticket prices will range from $102.87-$306.75, but prices may be subject to change. 

What stadium will the Weeknd play at in Melbourne? 

The Weeknd was scheduled to play at Marvel Stadium   in Docklands, near the CBD. 

Where else is the Weeknd playing in Australia as part of the 2023 After Hours til Dawn tour?

In addition to his Melbourne show, the Weeknd was scheduled to perform at Accor Stadium in Sydney on November 24, 25 and 27, and Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on November 20 and 21. All of these dates have now been cancelled.

When do the Weeknd tickets Melbourne go on sale in Australia?

Tickets for the general public go on sale Friday September 1 at 10am. 

If you really want to increase your chances of seeing the Starboy live, there’s a heap of different pre-sales before the main public sale. These are the dates and times for them: 

Vodafone pre-sale:   Friday August 25, 10am, to Tuesday August 29, 10pm. 

Live Nation pre-sale:   Thursday August, 10am to Friday September 1, 9am.

Binance/My Ticketek pre-sale:   Thursday August 31, 10am to Friday September 1, 9am.

Foxtel Rewards pre-sale:   Friday September 1, 10am. 

All times are AEST, and are relevant for Melbourne shows only.  Keep reading below to find out how to register for each pre-sale.

How can I register for the Weeknd Melbourne tickets? 

The first round of tickets are up for grabs in the   Vodafone pre-sale . This is available to all Vodafone customers, who will need to register on the Weeknd’s Vodafone ticketing page. This will give you a code to use on Ticketek’s website. 

The second round of pre-sale is with Live Nation. You have to be a registered member, but it’s free to join. You can sign up   here . 

The third pre-sale is for My Ticketek members. Make sure you’re signed up (for free as well)   here . 

The Foxtel Rewards pre-sale is the last one to open before the general public sale. Foxtel customers with a set top box can sign up for free to the Foxtel rewards program   here . 

The fifth and final public sale can be accessed via the Ticketek website   here . 

What’s the current setlist for the Weeknd tour? 

Want to know what you’re in for at this concert? It’s looking like a whole lot of Dawn FM plus some classics like 'Save Your Tears', 'Die for You' and 'Starboy'. The songs slightly vary between shows but this is what the line-up is looking like: 

Dawn FM  Take my Breath  Sacrifice How Do I Make You Love Me? Can’t Feel My Face Lost in the Fire  Hurricane  The Hills Kiss Land Often  Crew Love  Starboy House of Balloons/Glass Table Girls  Heartless  Low Life  Reminder  Party Monster  Faith  After Hours  Out of Time  I Feel It Coming  Die For You Is There Someone Else? I Was Never There Wicked Games  Call Out My Name  The Knowing  High For This The Morning  Save Your Tears  Less Than Zero  Blinding Lights  Tears In The Rain  Creepin’ Popular  In Your Eyes Moth To A Flame 

What are the VIP packages for the Weeknd in Australia? 

There are three VIP packages listed on the Ticketek website: the VIP Lounge Experience, the Golden Circle Early Entry Package, and the GA Early Entry Package. None of the packages include meeting the Weeknd but the inclusions range from access to a pre-show party, early entry and fan memorabilia. 

How many tickets can I buy at once to the Weeknd? 

If you’re getting tickets in the Vodafone, Live Nation or Binance/My Ticketek pre-sales, there’s a maximum of allocation of ten tickets per person. If you’re buying tickets in the general public sale, there’s also a maximum of ten tickets per transaction and if you’re after VIP tickets, there’s a max of six per person.

Who are the opening acts for the Weeknd's After Hours til Dawn tour in Australia? 

The Weeknd was slated to be joined by special guests Mike Dean and Chxrry22. It is not confirmed if they will be joining him when the shows are rescheduled.

Keen to check out what other gigs are on in Melbourne? Here's our list of the best gigs on this month . 

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The Weeknd’s Postponed Stadium Tour of Australia Is Cancelled

Ticket holders for the postponed ANZ tour will be refunded while Live Nation figures out a new schedule.

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The Weeknd’s postponed tour of Australia is now canceled and ticket owners will be refunded.

The Canadian R&B superstar had initially scheduled an 11-date stadium tour of Australia and New Zealand, winding its way across both countries last November and December.

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“The Weeknd ‘After Hours Til Dawn Tour’ for Australia & New Zealand is still in process of being rescheduled,” reads a statement from LN, seen by Billboard . “Whilst we continue to work through the rescheduling process with the artist, tickets for the existing 2023 tour will be cancelled with all ticket holders receiving a full refund accordingly.”

Ticket holders of the The Weeknd’s ‘After Hours Til Dawn Tour’ shows who previously held on to their tickets will be able to access a priority purchase window for the new tour in Australia and New Zealand when announced, the message reads, linking to a priority waitlist . All current ticket holders will receive an automatic refund.

The tour was originally announced last August with just four shows, visiting each of Australia’s big three east coast cities — Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane — and including a single date in Auckland, NZ.

Additional dates were added last September , boosting the itinerary to 11 across both markets.

The Weeknd’s tour is scrapped as Australia’s festivals market navigates turbulent waters. In recent weeks, the 2024 editions of Splendour in the Grass, Mona Foma, and Groovin The Moo, with soft ticket sales playing a part in each story.

The inaugural Soundcheck report, published by Creative Australia, found the climate for operating a festival was a “highly complex” one, with event organizers challenged with myriad issues, from rapidly increasing costs, changing ticket buying behavior and more.

In the U.S., he has landed seven No. 1s on the Billboard Hot 100 and four No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200.

On Australia’s ARIA Albums Chart, published last Friday, April 19 , the Weeknd’s hits collection The Highlights lifts 8-4 in its 167th week on the tally. It’s triple-platinum certified in Australia.

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The Weeknd Announces 2023 Australian Tour

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The Weeknd is bringing his ‘After Hours Til Dawn’ tour to Australia in late November and early December 2023. The Canadian musician will perform at stadium venues in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne on his first visit to Australia in six years.

The tour gets its name from The Weeknd’s two most recent albums, 2020’s After Hours and 2022’s Dawn FM . The former included the single ‘Blinding Lights’, which US publication Billboard deemed the “top Billboard Hot 100 song of all time”.

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Earlier this year, The Weeknd’s Abel Tesfaye suggested he’s ready to abandon his professional alias . “The album I’m working on now is probably my last hurrah as The Weeknd,” he told  W Magazine . “This is something that I have to do. As The Weeknd, I’ve said everything I can say.”

“I’ll still make music, maybe as Abel, maybe as The Weeknd,” he added. “But I still want to kill The Weeknd. And I will. Eventually. I’m definitely trying to shed that skin and be reborn.”

Tesfaye recently starred as Tedros in the HBO series The Idol , alongside Lily-Rose Depp and Troye Sivan. He also co-created the show with Euphoria ‘s Sam Levinson and producer Reza Fahim. According to Forbes , the five-episode series was “by far” the “worst reviewed show” in HBO history.

The Weeknd 2023 Australian Tour

Monday, 20th November – Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane QLD

Friday, 24th November – Accor Stadium, Sydney NSW

Friday, 1st December – Marvel Stadium, Melbourne VIC

Tickets on sale Friday, 1st September at staggered timings – Melbourne: 10am, Brisbane: 11am, Sydney: 12pm – via Live Nation .

Vodafone pre-sale commences Friday, 25th August – Melbourne: 10am, Brisbane: 11am, Sydney: 12pm – via vodafone.com.au/ticket

Foxtel Rewards members can purchase exclusive reserved tickets from Friday, 1st September at 10am via foxtel.com.au/music

Further Reading

The Weeknd Suggests He’ll Put Music On Hold After One More Album

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The Weeknd Breaks All-Time Record for Spotify Monthly Listeners

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This was such a great show!! I would definitely see him live again.

-great light display/props/theatrics

-he sang music from all his albums which was well appreciated!

-he interacted with the crowd

-he sings AMAZING live

-chill atmosphere

-performers/musicians were smoking weed on stage

-Abel took a longgg time to get on stage, we were there for almost two hours before he did

-crowd was very drunk & rude (not his fault)

-merchandise was very expensive (I payed $40 for a t-shirt)

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This review might not be completely objective as Abel has been my favourite singer for a few years now. However, I can definitely admit the Starboy tour date in Paris was the best pop concert I've been to this year. Even though some songs could have been put out of the tracklist, he mostly sang his catchiest songs of his career, no matter the era. He has great, or should I say, tremendous energy as he continuously sang twenty-something songs with no pause in between. He has no trouble reaching high notes live, his voice sounding even more heavenly in real life. That night, he invited Travis Scott on stage who pumped up the crowd more than him, which is a shame and showcases very well his lack of success and recognition in France, yet, in a sold out stadium. Most people actually didn't even know his real name or the lyrics of his songs ! I would recommend any "real fan" who has known him for a while or who likes his last album a lot to go to a Starboy tour date. I promise you, you won't regret it.

The concert was absolutely stunning. A starship was used and the lights were coordinated very well. Abel sang amazingly in person and I loved jumping up and down screaming with other members of the audience while he sang. The concert was truly magical and I enjoyed every second Abel stood on stage.

As for the other singers who appeared on stage, I was very satisfied with their singing as well. They did an amazing job and captured the entire audience. In between Abel's music, the other singers such as Lil Uzi and 6lack played their hits on stage and the whole crowd became even more alive. If I the concert played out any other way, I'm sure I wouldn't have enjoyed it as much as this concert.

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The Weeknd’s Postponed Stadium Tour of Australia Canceled 

Fans Down Under will have to wait a little longer to see The Weeknd on tour this year.

The “Blinding Lights” star’s postponed “After Hours Til Dawn Tour” throughout Australia and New Zealand has officially been called-off. Originally, the trek was slated to take place for 11 shows from November and December 2023, stopping in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Auckland. However, two weeks before the tour began, it was postponed “due to unforeseen circumstances.” At the time, organizers said the new dates would be announced for 2024, and new tickets would be valid for the new gigs.

However, a statement now confirms that although replacement dates were never announced, the 2023 tour will be cancelled while Live Nation works to reschedule the show. Ticketholders will receive an automatic refund.

The Weeknd last released Dawn FM in 2022, followed by the Original Motion Picture for “Avatar: The Way of Water,” as well as the deluxe edition of Starboy, in 2023.

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The Weeknd | After Hours Til Dawn Tour 2023 — CANCELLED

Nov. 20 — Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane Nov. 21 — Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane Nov. 24 — Accor Stadium, Sydney (*sold out) Nov. 25 — Accor Stadium, Sydney (*sold out) Nov. 27 — Accor Stadium, Sydney Dec. 1 — Marvel Stadium, Melbourne Dec. 2 — Marvel Stadium, Melbourne Dec. 4 — Marvel Stadium, Melbourne Dec. 7 – Eden Park, Auckland Dec. 8 — Eden Park, Auckland

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The weeknd cancels australia and new zealand tour.

The Weeknd has cancelled the Australia and New Zealand leg of his After Hours Til Dawn tour.

Ticketek emailed concert ticket holders on Tuesday stating that full refunds would be made while the company tries to “work through the rescheduling process with the artist.”

The tour was first postponed in November last year due to “unforeseen circumstances”.

The Australian leg of the star’s tour was set to include a concert at Sydney’s Accor Stadium and Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium, with other dates to follow.

But now all dates have been cancelled, with Ticketek recommending fans to sign up to a waitlist in case the dates do get rescheduled down the track.

“The Weeknd ‘After Hours Til Dawn Tour’ for Australia & New Zealand is still in the process of being rescheduled. While we continue to work through the rescheduling process with the artist, tickets for the existing 2023 tour will be cancelled,” Ticketek stated on its website.

“All purchased tickets will receive a full refund.

“Ticket holders of the shows who previously held on to their tickets will be able to access a priority purchase window for the new tour in Australia and New Zealand when announced.

“In order to gain access to the priority pre-sale, please make sure you opt in and join the waitlist here.

“Tickets will be automatically refunded in full (including refundable ticket purchases, if applicable) to the original payment method used for purchase and patrons do not need to take any action.

“Patrons should allow approximately 30 business days for the refund to appear in their account.”

The Weeknd, real name Abel Tesfaye, has yet to post about the Australia and New Zealand cancellation on social media.

His most recent Instagram post was made on April 13, hinting that a new album was dropping soon.

But plenty of Australian fans were also dropping into the comments, hoping for some more information about when he would appear Down Under.

“Bro completely forgot about his Australia tour,” one fan wrote.

“Did you forget Australia?” wondered another.

“Ok cool, release Australia dates?” begged another.

On Tuesday, some fans headed back to that April 13 post to express their frustration at the tour being cancelled.

“So f***ing mad ... just got the email,” one wrote.

“WHAT NO PLEASE NO,” wrote another.

“RIP the aus/nz tour got cancelled 💀💀,” added a third.

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The Weeknd Cancels Highly Anticipated Australian and New Zealand Tour

F ans of The Weeknd received disappointing news as the highly anticipated Australian and New Zealand tour has been officially canceled. The decision comes after the tour was initially postponed indefinitely in 2023, leaving many wondering about the fate of the concerts.

Scheduled to begin in Brisbane, the tour’s abrupt halt disappointed fans who were eagerly awaiting the chance to see the multi-Grammy award winner and Super Bowl halftime legend perform live.

With shows planned in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and Auckland, the ‘After Hours Til Dawn’ stadium tour promised an unforgettable experience for music enthusiasts across the region.

Despite the setback, fans remain hopeful for future opportunities to catch The Weeknd in action.

While no reason for the postponement and now cancellation has been given, logistical challenges and ongoing uncertainties stemming from the global pandemic are likely factors.

Ticketek said in a statement that ticket holders will be receiving full refunds. They also expressed their desire to “work through the rescheduling process with the artist.”

For fans who had eagerly awaited the chance to see The Weeknd live in concert, the disappointment is palpable.

The Australian and New Zealand leg of the tour promised unforgettable performances, amplifying the impact of the cancellation.

The only silver lining for those who retained their tickets since the 2023 postponement is the promise of special priority purchase eligibility for any future tour dates announced by The Weeknd.

Amid the music industry’s ongoing struggle with the global pandemic, cancellations and postponements have unfortunately become commonplace.

The Weeknd’s cancellation serves as a poignant reminder of the persistent uncertainty confronting artists and fans alike in these unprecedented times.

For now, fans are left to cherish memories of past performances and eagerly await the day when The Weeknd will once again light up stages across Australia and New Zealand. Until then, the anticipation and excitement for his eventual return remain unwavering.

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The Weeknd Cancels Australian Leg of ‘After Hours Til Dawn’ Stadium Tour

Last year in November, The Weeknd announced he was postponing the Australia & New Zealand leg of his ‘After Hours Til Dawn’ tour. Now that leg has been cancelled entirely with full refunds offered.

The original postponement was describes as ‘unforeseen circumstances’ and the cancellation email received by ticket holders does not give an official reason for cancellation. Instead, it offers to make all ticket holders whole and to continue working “through the rescheduling process with the artist.”

“The Weeknd ‘After Hours Til Dawn Tour’ for Australia & New Zealand is still in the process of being rescheduled,” the email to ticket holders begins. “Whilst we continue to work through the rescheduling process with the artist, tickets for the existing 2023 tour will be cancelled. All purchased tickets will receive a full refund.”

“Ticket holders of the [cancelled tour] shows who previously held on to their tickets will be able to access a priority purchase window for the new tour in Australia and New Zealand when announced. In order to gain access to the priority pre-sale, please make sure you opt-in and join the waitlist.”

“Tickets will be automatically refunded in full (including refundable ticket purchases, if applicable) to the original payment method used for purchase and patrons do not need to take any action. Patrons should allow 30 business days for the refund to appear in their account.”

Prior to this cancellation, The Weeknd has not visited Australia in six years while touring. A peek at the official site for The Weeknd’s tour reveals there are no upcoming events—so Australian fans are out in the cold on this one yet again. Despite the cancellation, Abel Tesfaye has yet to post about the cancelled dates on social media. His most recent post is an Instagram post from April 13, insinuating that a new album will be dropping soon.

Fans stopped by social media to take their pot shots. “Bro completely forgot about his Australia tour,” one fan writes under the album announcement post.

The Weeknd Adds Fourth Melbourne Show to 2023 Australian Tour

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The Weeknd’s Australian tour continues to grow, with a fourth show at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne/Naarm added to the itinerary. The Canadian pop musician is now on track for nine stadium shows across Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne, despite originally announcing just one show in each city.

The fourth Melbourne performance is happening on Tuesday, 5th December. The Weeknd’s Abel Tesfaye added a third show at the Docklands venue at the beginning of September , while a third show at Sydney’s Accor Stadium was announced last week . More details below.

UPDATE: The Weeknd Has Postponed His 2023 Australian Tour

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Tesfaye last toured Australia in 2017. He’s been busy in the interim, releasing the album After Hours in 2020 and Dawn FM in 2022. The former included the single ‘Blinding Lights’, which was deemed the  “top Billboard Hot 100 song of all time”  by US publication  Billboard .

More recently, Tesfaye co-starred as Tedros in the HBO series The Idol , appearing alongside Lily-Rose Depp as the popstar Jocelyn. Tesfaye co-created the show with Sam Levinson, who’s best known for  Euphoria . According to  Forbes , the five-episode series was “by far” the  “worst reviewed show” in HBO history.

The Weeknd 2023 Australian Tour

• Monday, 20th November – Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane QLD
• Tuesday, 21st November – Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane QLD
• Friday, 24th November – Accor Stadium, Sydney NSW ( sold out )
• Saturday, 25th November – Accor Stadium, Sydney NSW ( sold out )
• Monday, 27th November – Accor Stadium, Sydney NSW
• Friday, 1st December – Marvel Stadium, Melbourne VIC ( sold out )
• Saturday, 2nd December – Marvel Stadium, Melbourne VIC ( sold out )
• Monday, 4th December – Marvel Stadium, Melbourne VIC
• Tuesday, 5th December – Marvel Stadium, Melbourne VIC NEW SHOW

Tickets on sale via  Live Nation – the new Melbourne show goes on sale at 2pm on Wednesday, 13th September

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