One of the most infamous musicians, The Weeknd, has returned once again. Announcing his highly anticipated 2025 tour- ‘After hours till dawn. ’ Known for breaking records and winning Grammys, The Weeknd has promised an unforgettable experience for those who will attend. Spanning over 25+ dates, this concert covers most of North America. Ranging from underrated songs to famous ones, there are going to be various songs on the setlist. A sneak peek showed songs like Hurry Up Tomorrow, Daylight, and more. With its extensive setlist, many fans are eagerly anticipating this concert. Hints have also been provided, showing that there might be some unreleased music happening at the concert too, causing fans to go crazy. Already planning outfits and hairdos, this concert will be a memorable experience for billions.
The tour, ‘After Hours Till Dawn’, is more than just a normal concert, however. The Weeknd tries to make it more of an experience with stunning visuals and captures the theme perfectly. This theme allows fans to experience a different side of them. Curating the concert exactly to match this theme, the staff ensures that every small detail fits. Differing from other concerts, this concert has already made its mark with the teasers of its lighting and amazing visuals. Many are already referring to this as a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The Weeknd is known for surprises during the concerts, including unexpected guest appearances. Many predict that artists like Travis Scott and Doja Cat will make an appearance for the opening act.
“The Weeknd is my favorite band, so I can’t wait for the concert. I think I already have a pretty good idea of what I want to wear. I haven’t been to any of the previous concerts, but I’ve heard good things about it, so I can’t wait!” explains freshman Deekshita Yegireddy.
Previously, the Weeknd had massive success with his tours, with millions of people traveling all around to watch them. This concert, currently the seventh tour the Weeknd has gone on, is predicted to be the biggest one yet. The band has also ensured to hit more spots this time, covering most of North America. Ultimately, this allows everyone to get a taste of this experience without needing to travel too far. Starting in May, the opening tour will start in Phoenix, Arizona. Then, moving on to key spots like Detroit, Chicago, Florida, and more. It will continue towards the beginning of September.
Tickets first went on sale on February 7 at 10 am, with thousands of people queued up ready to buy their tickets hours earlier. As this was on a school day, many students decided to take the day off to secure these tickets. With thousands of people already queuing up, the tickets were selling out extremely fast. It went on sale for around 150-500 dollars depending on whether it was in the nosebleeds or the VIP section. Many also bought extra tickets, reselling them for around 600 thousand dollars.
“I was on Ticketmaster a couple hours earlier, and there were already thousands of people queued up. Luckily, I was able to get tickets for myself and my friends,” exclaims freshman Charvi Batchu.
With its new theme, stunning visuals, various locations, and promising, surprises, this concert will definitely be an amazing experience for fans lucky enough to attend. Buying the tickets months before everyone is ready to attend. Ranging from 10-year-olds to adults, this band has aligned to mostly everyone’s taste. Predicted to be the best one yet, this concert rapidly approaches with only three months left.