The Weeknd performed three record-breaking consecutive sold-out shows at Metlife Stadium, in East Rutherford, New Jersey, from June 5 through June 7.
The Weeknd made history becoming the top-grossing male black artist ever at Metlife Stadium after a record-breaking weekend, drawing over 163,000 fans. As part of his tour, the Weeknd has partnered with Global Citizen to help drive change to the world and is donating money for every ticket sold to support children from vulnerable communities.
The Weeknd is on tour in support of his recent album, Hurry Up Tomorrow and its accompanying film of the same name. The Canadian pop star is on a 43-stadium show run before it ends on September 3 in San Antonio, Texas. Alongside him are legendary producer Mike Dean and rapper Playboi Carti who opened and performed with The Weeknd.
The Weeknd, whose real name is Abel Tesfaye, is separating himself from the nickname, which includes countless awards and billions of listens. As of January, he plans to leave this alter-ego behind and have a rebirth.
On Night 3, The Weeknd walked on stage with a group of red-robed figures to screams and the energy was unbelievable. The stage had skyscrapers and ruins of a golden city.
Fans were treated to immersive lights, pyrotechnics, and stage design that turned Metlife into a dreamlike space. The massive stage was futuristic with four long ramps, lasers synced with the songs, and LED bracelets worn by fans. In the middle of the ramps was a metallic statue of a woman that would rotate in the direction of The Weeknd.
The Weeknd gave his all and gave fans the show of a lifetime. He captivated the audience and played songs from his latest albums, as well as his classic hits such as “Heartless”, “Timeless” with Playboi Carti, “Can’t Feel My Face”, “Wicked Games”, and “Save Your Tears”. When Playboi Carti walked on stage during “Timeless” it felt as though the crowd multiplied, cheering erupted from every corner of the stadium of Night 3.
The Weeknd repeatedly paused to gather his emotions and say that “Night three was the best night of the three shows.”
One of the best highlights of the show was when he performed “Less Than Zero” where the sky turned orange and red with fireworks and lights flashing and sparking across, and the heat warming up the crowd. The crowd was electric and singing with every song the entire night, with arms waving and bodies moving to the rhythm. It was truly a beautiful thing to be a part of.
To say it was an immersive and out-of-body experience would really be an understatement, as words cannot describe this show. The Weeknd is truly an once-in-a-generation star.
The Weeknd continues his “After Hours Til Dawn” tour. “Hurry Up Tomorrow” is out now on all digital platforms. For more details, visit The Weeknd’s official website.
Setlist: The Abyss, Wake Me Up, Starboy, After Hours, Heartless, Faith, Take My Breath, Sacrifice, How Do I Make You Love Me? Can’t Feel My Face, Lost in the Fire (Gesaffelstein song), Kiss Lead, Often, Given Up on Me, I Was Never There, The Hills, Baptized in Fear, Open Hearts, Cry for Me, São Paulo, Timeless (with Playboi Carti), RATHER LIE (with Playboi Carti), Creepin’ (Metro Boomin cover), One of the Girls, Stargirl Interlude, Out of Time, I Feel It Coming, Die for You, Is There Someone Else?, Wicked Games, Call Out My Name, The Morning, Save Yours Tears, Less Than Zero, Blinding Lights, Without a Warning, Reflections Laughing, High for This, House of Balloons, Moth to a Flame (Swedish House Mafia song)
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