Did you happen to see that spooky projection claiming "The End is Near" on the Nylex Tower? Thankfully, we don't need to worry about the world ending (phew!) – it was all a silly little stunt produced by live brand storytelling agency INVNT to announce that The Weeknd is finally returning Down Under.
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Yep, after a rollercoaster journey that saw his original After Hours Til Dawn tour dates in Australia postponed and then officially cancelled, it's now confirmed that the global superstar will return. And it's actually way sooner than you'd expect, with Melbourne scoring back-to-back shows in October – yep, two months from now.
So whether you were lucky enough to score tickets the first time, or missed out and are determined to snag them now, here's everything you need to know about The Weeknd's rescheduled Aussie tour.
Has The Weekend rescheduled his Australian tour in 2024?
Yes, after first postponing and then officially cancelling his tour back in April, The Weeknd has now confirmed he will finally bring his After Hours Til Dawn tour to Australia in 2024.
When is the Weeknd coming to Melbourne?
The Weeknd will open the Australian tour in Melbourne, with two shows on October 5 and 6 at Marvel Stadium.
How much are the Weeknd tickets for Melbourne?
Now that the presale has begun, we have a better understanding of the costing. Here's the breakdown for ticket prices, from cheapest to most expensive:
D Reserve Seating: $108
C Reserve Seating: $159.05
C Reserve Aisle: $180.05
B Reserve Seating: $210.80
B Reserve Aisle: $231.20
General Admission: $270.65
A Reserve Seating: $291.05
A Reserve Aisle Seating: $312.80
Diamond Hot Seat: $550.05
Early Entry GA: $570.45
What stadium will the Weeknd play at in Melbourne?
The Weeknd will play at Marvel Stadium in Docklands, near the CBD.
Where else is the Weeknd playing in Australia as part of the 2024 After Hours til Dawn tour?
In addition to his two Melbourne shows, The Weeknd will perform at Sydney's Accor Stadium on October 22 and 23. Unfortunately, due to schedule and logistical constraints, the tour will not travel to Brisbane and New Zealand. No other cities will be added to schedule.
When do the Weeknd tickets Melbourne go on sale in Australia?
Tickets for the general public go on sale Monday, August 26 via this official website.
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: Thursday, August 22, 2pm via this website.
Mastercard and CommBank Yello pre-sale: Thursday, August 22, 1pm until Sunday, August 25. Find out more here.
Westfield members reserved tickets: Monday, August 26, 1pm. Become a member and find out more here.
All times are AEST, and are relevant for Melbourne shows only.
Will there be a special presale for people who had tickets to the cancelled shows?
Yes! All 2023 ticket holders will still have the chance to snag a seat at the Melbourne shows during an exclusive Past Purchaser Presale that will begin on Wednesday, August 21 at 1pm. To gain access, previous ticket holders need to register via this form, which closes on Tuesday, August 20 at 1pm. If you have previously signed up for the waitlist, you don't need to re-register.
Previous ticket holders will then receive an email from Live Nation with special access ahead of the presale. Please note this does not guarantee tickets.
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
Who are the opening acts for the Weeknd's After Hours til Dawn tour in Australia?
The Weeknd will be joined by special guests Mike Dean and Chxrry22, plus Sydney DJ and singer Anna Lunoe.
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