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The Weeknd Expands 2026 After Hours Til Dawn Stadium Tour with Additional Wembley Dates
9/12/2025, 11:15:49 AM
Overview of the Tour Expansion
The Weeknd, the Canadian pop and R&B superstar, has announced three additional concerts at Wembley Stadium in London as part of his record-breaking After Hours Til Dawn Stadium Tour. The newly added dates are August 16, 18, and 19, 2026, expanding his London run to five nights, which also includes previously scheduled shows on August 14 and 15. This extension follows the overwhelming demand for tickets, reflecting the tour's immense popularity.
Tour Background and Context
The After Hours Til Dawn Stadium Tour celebrates The Weeknd's acclaimed album trilogy: *After Hours* (2020), *Dawn FM* (2022), and *Hurry Up Tomorrow* (2025). Launched in 2022, the tour has become the largest R&B tour in history, with over 5.5 million tickets sold across North America, Europe, and beyond. The tour features a theatrical production that combines stunning visuals with a setlist of chart-topping hits, including "Blinding Lights" and "Starboy."
Key Dates and Locations
The tour will kick off on April 20, 2026, in Mexico City, followed by performances in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. After the South American leg, The Weeknd will perform across various European cities, including Paris, Amsterdam, Nice, Milan, Frankfurt, Warsaw, Stockholm, and Madrid, before concluding with the five-night stint at Wembley Stadium. The full list of UK and European dates includes:
- August 14, 2026 - London, UK - Wembley Stadium
- August 15, 2026 - London, UK - Wembley Stadium
- August 16, 2026 - London, UK - Wembley Stadium (NEW)
- August 18, 2026 - London, UK - Wembley Stadium (NEW)
- August 19, 2026 - London, UK - Wembley Stadium (NEW)
- August 22, 2026 - Dublin, Ireland - Croke Park
- August 23, 2026 - Dublin, Ireland - Croke Park (NEW)
- August 28-30, 2026 - Madrid, Spain - Riyadh Air Metropolitano
Philanthropic Initiatives
As part of the tour, The Weeknd is partnering with Global Citizen and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP). A portion of each ticket sold—€1 in Europe, £1 in the UK, and the $1 equivalent in Mexico and Brazil—will be donated to these organizations to support education and combat global hunger. Fans can also earn free tickets by participating in Global Citizen initiatives aimed at ending extreme poverty.
Ticket Sales and Pricing
General ticket sales for the newly added dates will commence on September 12, 2025, at 12 PM local time. Ticket prices for the UK shows range from £60.25 to £671.76, with general admission standing tickets priced around £145. Given the high demand, fans are advised to act quickly, as tickets are expected to sell out rapidly.
Conclusion
The Weeknd's After Hours Til Dawn Stadium Tour continues to break records and captivate audiences worldwide. With the addition of more shows in London and other major cities, the tour not only showcases his musical prowess but also emphasizes his commitment to philanthropy, making it a significant cultural event in 2026.
