The Weeknd Asia Tour
The Weeknd Asia Tour[1] was the sixth concert tour by the Canadian singer-songwriter the Weeknd, in support of his first extended play My Dear Melancholy and his first greatest hits album The Weeknd in Japan.[2] The tour began on November 23, 2018, in Abu Dhabi and concluded on December 18, 2018, in Chiba.[3] It was the Weeknd's first tour in Asia and it featured a guest appearance from Kenshi Yonezu at the concert in Japan.[4][5]
| Tour by the Weeknd | |
| Associated albums | My Dear Melancholy The Weeknd in Japan |
|---|---|
| Start date | November 23, 2018 |
| End date | December 18, 2018 |
| Legs | 1 |
| No. of shows | 7 |
| the Weeknd concert chronology | |
Set list
This set list is obtained from the Hong Kong concert. It is not intended to be representative of all concerts for the duration of the tour.[6]
- "Pray for Me"
- "Starboy"
- "Party Monster"
- "Reminder"
- "Six Feet Under"
- "Low Life"
- "Might Not"
- "Sidewalks"
- "Crew Love"
- "House of Balloons / Glass Table Girls"
- "Belong to the World" / "Pretty"
- "Secrets"
- "Can't Feel My Face"
- "In the Night"
- "I Feel It Coming"
- "The Morning"
- "Wicked Games"
- "Earned It"
- "Or Nah"
- "Often"
- "Acquainted"
- "Wasted Times"
- "Call Out My Name"
- "The Hills"
Notes
- The "Belong to the World" / "Pretty" medley and "In the Night" were part of the set list starting on November 30, 2018. They were excluded from the show in Bali, on December 9, 2018.
Tour dates
| Date | City | Country | Venue | Opening act | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 23, 2018[lower-alpha 1] | Abu Dhabi | United Arab Emirates | Du Arena | — | — |
| November 30, 2018 | Hong Kong | AsiaWorld-Arena | 11,000 | ||
| December 2, 2018 | Bangkok | Thailand | IMPACT Arena | 10,000 | |
| December 5, 2018 | Kallang | Singapore | Singapore Indoor Stadium | 7,000 | |
| December 9, 2018[lower-alpha 2] | Bali | Indonesia | Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park | — | |
| December 15, 2018 | Seoul | South Korea | Gocheok Sky Dome | 24,000 | |
| December 18, 2018 | Chiba | Japan | Makuhari Messe | Kenshi Yonezu[9][10][11] | — |
Cancelled shows
| Date | City | Country | Venue | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 7, 2018 | Manila | Philippines | Mall of Asia Arena | Stage production issue[12] |
| December 12, 2018 | Taipei | Taiwan | Nangang C3 Field |
Notes
- Part of Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2018.[8]
- Part of Djakarta Warehouse Project 2018.
References
- "Tour". The Weeknd's Official Website. Retrieved August 14, 2018.
- "The Weeknd Performs First Japan Show With Special Guest Kenshi Yonezu". www.billboard.com. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
- "The Weeknd Will Kick Off First Asia Tour in Hong Kong". Billboard.
- Grant, Shawn (August 15, 2018). "The Source |The Weeknd Set to Tour Asia for the First Time". Retrieved February 25, 2020.
- "Poster-The Weeknd Asia Tour". August 14, 2018. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
- Shah, Asal (December 12, 2018). "Highlights From The Weeknd's Very First Asia Tour". setlist.fm. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
- "The Weeknd Concert Setlists". setlist.fm. Retrieved February 25, 2020.
- https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/music/the-weeknd-to-perform-at-abu-dhabi-grand-prix-2018-1.723672#:~:text=Singer%20The%20Weeknd%20is%20coming,perform%20on%20Friday%2C%20November%2023.
- "The Weeknd Performs First Japan Show With Special Guest Makuhari Messe". Billboard. December 21, 2018.
- "The Weeknd Performs Alongside Kenshi Yonezu at First Japan Concert". MOSHI MOSHI NIPPON | もしもしにっぽん. December 21, 2018. Retrieved February 25, 2020.
- "The Weeknd Wraps Up 'Live in Asia' Tour in Tokyo: See Recap Video". Billboard. Retrieved February 25, 2020.
- "The Weeknd's Manila concert canceled". Philippine Daily Inquirer. November 23, 2018.
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