Last night [Weds 11th June 2026], global superstar The Weeknd kicked off the 2026 Europe and UK leg of his record-breaking “After Hours Til Dawn” stadium Tour with a sold-out performance at Etihad Stadium in Manchester, UK, playing to nearly 43,000 fans.
The Weeknd emerged to “Baptized in Fear,” accompanied by 30 dancers cloaked in red. He then launched into “Open Hearts,” setting the tone for a visually stunning production featuring a brand-new gold statue (designed by the iconic Hajime Sorayama), sprawling golden ruins, rings suspended across the stage, lasers, flames, and more.
The setlist showcased tracks from “Hurry Up Tomorrow”, including “Cry For Me” and “São Paulo,” alongside fan favorites from “After Hours” and “Dawn FM”. The show also featured some of the biggest hits from across The Weeknd’s catalogue, including “Starboy,” “Can’t Feel My Face,” and “Blinding Lights,”
The Europe and UK run marks the second time the “After Hours Til Dawn” stadium Tour has crossed the region, following its sold-out 2023 leg, which included stops in Dublin, Stockholm, Madrid, Prague, and more. Notably, the tour surpassed $1 billion in global gross last year following the addition of 2026 dates across Europe, the UK, and Latin America, with more than 7.5 million tickets sold across 153 shows, making it the highest-grossing tour ever by a male solo artist.
Since launching in 2022, the tour has visited North America, Europe, the UK, Latin America, and Australia, returning for second runs in every territory except Australia. Most recently, The Weeknd announced the final leg of the tour will take place in Asia this autumn with stops in Tokyo, Jakarta, Singapore, Seoul, Bangkok, Hong Kong, and Kuala Lumpur. Originally announced with 11 stadium dates, the Asia run has expanded to 17 shows, with additional dates added in Tokyo, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, and Hong Kong.
The Europe and UK leg continues tonight [12th June] with a second sold-out show in Manchester before heading to Copenhagen, Munich, Lille, Paris, Amsterdam, Milan, London, and more, with multi-night runs. Highlights include four nights at Stade de France and an unprecedented five-night stand at London’s Wembley Stadium.
This leg of the tour features a brand new 40-foot art sculpture designed by Hajime Sorayama, over twice the size of the statue showcased in previous legs. First hand-carved from polystyrene, and cast in Toyama by Japanese craftsmen, this unique one-of-one sculpture was finished in gold through a meticulous hand-coating process using multiple layers of high-gloss aluminum paint to achieve a luminous metallic surface.
Created exclusively for the tour, the sculpture was further customized with laser illumination embedded in the eyes and theatrical smoke effects emerging from the palm, transforming it into “a living stage presence”.
- The Weeknd is partnering with Global Citizen to raise funds to provide access to quality education for children around the world through the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund. He will also continue to partner with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to provide funds to the XO Humanitarian Fund, which supports the organization’s response to the unprecedented global hunger crisis. €1 from each ticket sold across Europe and £1 in the UK will be donated to these two organizations.
Thu Jun 11 – Manchester, UK – Etihad Stadium
Fri Jun 12 – Manchester, UK – Etihad Stadium
Fri Aug 14 – London, UK – Wembley Stadium
Sat Aug 15 – London, UK – Wembley Stadium
Sun Aug 16 – London, UK – Wembley Stadium
Tue Aug 18 – London, UK – Wembley Stadium
Wed Aug 19 – London, UK – Wembley Stadium
Sat Aug 22 – Dublin, Ireland – Croke Park
Sun Aug 23 – Dublin, Ireland – Croke Park
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