The Weeknd tour and concert timeline
The Weeknd has staged headline tours roughly every two to three years, moving from festival and club early support onto dedicated stadium and arena circuits. Key tours include the 2013 House of Balloons (early club shows), 2014–2015 The Madness and The Hills tours (festival circuit), the 2016–2017 Starboy: Legend of the Fall tour (first global arena headlining), the 2018 My Dear Melancholy shows (surprise intimate residency in Vegas), the 2020 After Hours til Dawn Stadium tour (postponed to 2021), and the 2023–2024 After Hours til Dawn Stadium tour. A new tour will likely be announced when a fresh album cycle begins, often reflected in late-year festival bookings and official social announcements.
How to check for new The Weeknd concert dates
To find upcoming The Weeknd concerts, start with the artist’s official channels and primary ticket platforms. Ticketmaster and Live Nation act as primary sellers; Live Nation’s site lists the most up-to-date verified presales; Ticketmaster typically mirrors inventory after announcement. For fan-club presales, verify Weeknd Nation (official fan program) and distributed presale codes on trusted artists’ social. Open on-sale dates are usually announced alongside the tour; plat_places in queues and reload tickets during short windows to avoid sellouts. Secondary markets like StubHub should only be used after a tour is confirmed, and price transparency tools can help gauge fair value.
Official presale checklist
- Join Weeknd Nation and confirm email and phone for priority alerts.
- Link Ticketmaster or Live Nation accounts and save payment methods.
- Set calendar reminders for on-sale times and reload during quiet periods.
- Verify venue seating maps early; floor sections sell first.
Verified Weeknd concert timeline and ticket windows
Below is a concise, source-aligned snapshot of recent and upcoming tour milestones. Note that exact dates for future tours are announced only when promoters release them; the table distinguishes confirmed events from projections.
| Date or Period | Event | Ticket or announcement detail | Source type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | House of Balloons early shows | First headlining club dates | Promoter archives |
| 2014–2015 | The Madness / The Hills festivals | Festival slots and support dates | Festival lineups |
| 2016–2017 | Starboy: Legend of the Fall | First global arena headliner | Live Nation press release |
| 2018 | My Dear Melancholy residency | Vegas intimate shows | Venue and ticketing announcements |
| 2020–2021 | After Hours til Dawn Stadium (postponed) | Originally 2020, moved to 2021–2022 | Official tour announcement |
| 2023–2024 | After Hours til Dawn Stadium | Completed global run | Promoter reports |
| TBD | Next headliner tour (projected) | No official dates yet; watch festivals | Analyst expectations |
Ticket windows and presale timing patterns
For The Weeknd, announcements and ticket windows typically follow a recognizable pattern: official tour reveal in the late morning U.S. time, with on-sale often set for 10:00 a.m. or 12:00 p.m. local venue time. Fan-club codes usually unlock 24–72 hours earlier; Weeknd Nation members receive these via email and SMS. Reloads in high-demand markets can appear 24 hours after initial release or within a few minutes when blocks drop. During the 2021 After Hours til Dawn window, reloads commonly occurred within 12–24 hours for top markets, while secondary pricing spiked 15–60 minutes after sellouts.
Secondary market and resale guidance
Secondary markets are most reliable after a tour is formally announced and ticket windows are active. Look for platforms with transparent pricing tools and buyer protections. Compare the ask against historical ranges for the venue tier; this helps identify fair value and reduces overpay risk. For premium experiences like VIP meet-and-greets, verify authenticity through authorized partners before purchase. Post-purchase, keep confirmation emails and avoid account sharing to comply with ticket platform rules.
How to stay updated on future The Weeknd shows
Create a monitoring routine across three channels: official, fan, and ticket. Follow The Weeknd’s verified social accounts for surprise announcements; subscribe to Weeknd Nation for presale codes; and set alerts on ticket platforms for venue-specific loading times. For venues, check Live Nation box office pages and call the box office 48–72 hours before general release for potential unannounced drops. If you use alerts, consolidate them into one dashboard (email filters or a simple spreadsheet) to avoid missing narrow reload windows.