The Weeknd is set to make his long-awaited return to Australia with his ‘After Hours Til Dawn’ global stadium tour, scheduled for this October.
These shows will be his first stadium performances on Australian soil, marking a significant milestone in his career and his first visit to the region since 2017.
“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. 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!” says The Weeknd – aka Abel Tesfaye.
The tour kicks off with back-to-back shows in Melbourne at Marvel Stadium on October 5th and 6th, before heading to Sydney’s Accor Stadium on October 22nd and 23rd. These performances are part of The Weeknd’s record-breaking tour, which has already seen massive success across North America, Europe, the UK, and Latin America.
The Weeknd’s shows in Australia will feature special guests Anna Lunoe, Mike Dean, and Chxrry22. Due to scheduling and logistical constraints, the tour will not include stops in New Zealand or Brisbane, and no further Australian cities will be added.
This announcement comes after The Weeknd’s previous Australia and New Zealand tour, scheduled for late 2023, was unexpectedly postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. Fans who were eagerly awaiting his return last year can now look forward to an even bigger experience as The Weeknd takes on his first-ever stadium shows in Australia.
All 2023 ticket holders will still have the chance to purchase tickets for the Melbourne and Sydney shows during the Past Purchaser Pre-sale starting Wednesday, August 21st, at 12 p.m. in Sydney and 1 p.m. in Melbourne.
To gain access to the pre-sale, previous ticket holders are required to register via a form provided by Live Nation. Those who previously signed up for the waitlist do not need to re-register. The registration window closes Tuesday, August 20th, at 1 p.m. Previous ticket holders will then receive an email from Live Nation with access ahead of the pre-sale. However, pre-sale access does not guarantee tickets.
Tickets will be available starting Wednesday, August 21st, with a Past Purchaser Pre-sale, followed by a general on-sale beginning Monday, August 26th, at TheWeeknd.com/Tour. Various pre-sale options are available, including exclusive access for Vodafone customers, CommBank Yello Mastercard holders, and Westfield members.
As part of his ongoing humanitarian efforts, The Weeknd, a United Nations World Food Programme Goodwill Ambassador, will contribute funds from the Australian shows to the XO Humanitarian Fund, supporting the organization’s response to the global hunger crisis. A $1 local equivalent from each ticket sold will go towards this cause.
The Weeknd 2024 Australian Tour
For more details and ticket information, visit TheWeeknd.com/Tour.
Saturday, October 5th
Melbourne, AUS – Marvel Stadium
Sunday, October 6th
Melbourne, AUS – Marvel Stadium
Tuesday, October 22nd
Sydney, AUS – Accor Stadium
Wednesday, October 23rd
Sydney, AUS – Accor Stadium
