North American Arena Tour Spanning 22 Cities Across The U.S. and Canada Kicks Off Tuesday, Nov. 3 in Toronto, ON
Tickets On Sale at August 28 at LiveNation.com
LOS ANGELES (Aug. 20, 2015) – Grammy Award®-nominated, multi-platinum selling artist The Weeknd today announced The Madness Fall Tour. Set to kick off on Tuesday, Nov. 3 at Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario, the Live Nation-produced tour will support the genre-spanning artist’s upcoming album, Beauty Behind The Madness, due out Friday, Aug. 28 on XO/Republic Records. The North American arena tour spans 22 cities across the U.S. and Canada including a Tuesday, Dec. 8 performance at the Forum in Inglewood, CA. Tickets go on sale the same day as his album’s release on Friday, Aug. 28 at www.livenation.com. A Citi® cardmember pre-sale begins Monday, Aug. 24 at 10:00 a.m. through Citi’s Private Pass® Program. For complete pre-sale details, visit www.citiprivatepass.com.
The Weeknd’s path to Beauty Behind The Madness has defied all conventions. He avoided revealing his face until over a year after he released his very first song online. The story itself is now legendary. In 2011, he released an untouchable series of three critically revered free mixtapes — House of Balloons, Thursday and Echoes of Silence — and the internet exploded with praise and a whole lot of theories about him as he personally remained silent. Soon though, his reach and appeal exponentially expanded. He teamed up with Ariana Grande for the platinum-selling hit “Love Me Harder.” He then had the mainstream completely in his grip with the release of “Earned It (Fifty Shades of Grey)” in early 2015. The first release from the chart-dominating, platinum Fifty Shades of Grey Original Motion Picture soundtrack became a triple-platinum smash that enjoyed 27 weeks on Billboard’s Hot 100. “Can’t Feel My Face” formally ushered in Beauty Behind The Madness. The song quickly shot to #1 on iTunes worldwide and within weeks, it reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
The Weeknd has also become a touring force. The 2014 King Of The Fall Tour sold out all dates and since then, The Weeknd’s festival appearances, including Coachella, Lollapalooza and HARD Summer, have drawn massive crowds.
THE WEEKND – THE MADNESS FALL TOUR
*All dates, cities and venues below subject to change.
| Tue, Nov. 03, 2015 | Toronto, ON | Air Canada Centre |
| Fri, Nov. 06, 2015 | Chicago, IL | United Center |
| Sat, Nov. 07, 2015 | Detroit, MI | Palace of Auburn Hills |
| Wed, Nov. 11, 2015 | Newark, NJ | Prudential Center |
| Thu, Nov. 12, 2015 | Boston, MA | DCU Center |
| Sat, Nov. 14, 2015 | Uncasville, CT | Mohegan Sun |
| Sun, Nov. 15, 2015 | Washington, DC | Verizon Center |
| Mon, Nov. 16, 2015 | New York, NY | Madison Square Garden |
| Wed, Nov. 18, 2015 | Brooklyn, NY | Barclays Center |
| Tue, Nov. 24, 2015 | Montreal, QC | Bell Centre |
| Fri, Nov. 27, 2015 | Winnipeg, MB | MTS Centre |
| Sun, Nov. 29, 2015 | Calgary, AB | Scotiabank Saddledome |
| Mon, Nov. 30, 2015 | Edmonton, AB | Rexall Place |
| Wed, Dec. 02, 2015 | Vancouver, BC | Rogers Arena |
| Sat, Dec. 05, 2015 | Oakland, CA | Oracle Arena |
| Tue, Dec. 08, 2015 | Los Angeles, CA | The Forum |
| Sun, Dec. 13, 2015 | Houston, TX | Toyota Center |
| Tue, Dec. 15, 2015 | Atlanta, GA | Philips Arena |
| Thu, Dec. 17, 2015 | Tampa, FL | Amalie Arena |
| Sat, Dec. 19, 2015 | Miami, FL | AmericanAirlines Arena |
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About The Forum:
The “Fabulous” Forum is the largest indoor performance venue in the country designed with a focus on music and entertainment, with some select premier sporting events. The interior of the bowl features flexible seating that ranges from 17,500 seats to 7,000 seats, enabling the venue to attract a wide variety of premier events. Fans at the Forum enjoy approximately 8,000 square feet of event level hospitality offerings, including merchandise, along with food and beverage options from some of SoCal’s most celebrated brands. A tinted glass wall separates this concession area from the arena, ensuring fans do not miss a moment of the performance. Additionally, the 40,000 square foot outdoor terrace that surrounds the perimeter of the building offers food and beverage amenities that elevate the guest experience. The Forum delivers a one-of-a-kind experience for all artists and athletes thanks to its superior acoustics, intimate ambiance and state-of-the-art facilities. Designed with entertainers and performers in mind, the Forum includes nine, star-caliber dressing rooms that feature upgraded amenities, providing an unparalleled experience for all. For more information, please visit www.fabulousforum.com.
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