The Weeknd: setlist, surprises and what to expect from shows in Brazil

Less than a month left until the shows The Weeknd in Brazil. The Canadian singer performs in October with sold out tickets on the 7th at Nilton Santos Stadiumin Rio de Janeiro, and on the 10th and 11th in Allianz Parquein Sao Paulo.

The performances are part of the tour After Hours Til Dawnwhich mainly brings together tracks from the albums After Hours (2020) and Dawn FM (2022) – but the singer’s recent shows have a repertoire that goes far beyond the two albums.

The Weeknd’s setlist

According to the website setlist.fmthe most recent presentations of Abel Tesfaye they have listed 34 songs in their repertoire. Of these, six are dedicated to each of the two albums listed above, followed by Starboyfrom 2016, one of the biggest hits of the Canadian’s career. Beauty Behind Madness (2015) and House of Balloons (2011) still appear in the show, with three songs each, and Kiss Land (2013) and My Dear Melancholy (2018) too, with two songs each.

Abel has also played several covers in his performances, such as “Hurricane”, by Kanye West“Crew Love” by Drakeand “Low Life”, by Future.

The track that has opened recent shows is “Take My Breath”, followed by the heavy follow-up to “Sacrifice”, “How Do I Make You Love Me?” and the smashing “Can’t Feel My Face”. “Starboy”, one of abel’s biggest hits, appears in the first half of the show, as the 11th song of the presentation.

The end of the show is opened more or less by the 28th track, with a remix of “Blinding Lights”, followed by “Less Than Zero” and the full version of “Blinding Lights”. The closing comes with the live version of “Moth to a Flame”, recorded by Abel in partnership with Swedish House Mafia.

Surprises

Of course, for shows in Brazil, some surprises are expected – such as the reference to Anita that the singer made at the presentation in Lisbon, last June. In the song, the singer replaced the original mention of Selena Gomez, in the song “Party Monster”, with one for the Brazilian singer.

🚨MY COUPLE! After reposting Anitta’s story, The Weeknd once again quotes the singer on her tour: “Ass shaped like Anitta”. pic.twitter.com/ql34NviPOs

— poponze (@poponze) June 6, 2023

Stage

In the structure of the tour’s shows, a huge sculpture by Japanese artist Hajime Sorayama was added in the middle of the main catwalk – similar to the art used in the tour’s promotional flyers. Fully chromed, the work references the German science fiction classic, Metropolis (1927).

With movement and lighting features, the sculpture in the shape of a female android is capable of rotating around its own axis and follows the style pattern characteristic of the works of Sorayama, who has previously worked with The Weeknd.

Another visual aesthetic change is the costumes: in the first stage of the tour, the dancers wore red outfits while Abel always performed in black clothes. Now everyone wears white. The pedestal used on stage by the singer, as well as his face mask, also received a makeover, reinforcing the chrome look.

The Weeknd in Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

Dates: October 7, 2023 (Saturday)
Gates Opening: 4pm
The Weeknd time: 9pm
Location: Nilton Santos Engenhão Stadium
Address: R. José dos Reis, 425 – Engenho de Dentro, Rio de Janeiro – RJ
Tickets: from R$175 (see full table)
Age rating: 16 years old. Minors aged 8 to 15, only accompanied by parents or legal guardians. *Subject to change by Court Decision.

OFFICIAL TICKET OFFICE – NO CONVENIENCE FEE CHARGED
Days 06, 07 and 08/12
Nilton Santos Stadium – Engenhão Stadium – Ticket Office North
Access through the North gate
Rua José dos Reis, 425 – Engenho de Dentro, Rio de Janeiro – RJ, 20770-001
Opening hours from 11am to 5pm

From 09/12
Jeunesse Arena
Address: Av. Embaixador Abelardo Bueno, 3401 – Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro – RJ, 22775-040
Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 5pm – Not open on holidays, game days or other company events.
There will be no service from 12/24/2022 to 01/02/2023, returning to normal activities on January 3, 2023.

SALE OVER THE INTERNET – SUBJECT TO SERVICE FEE
The only official sales channel is www.eventim.com.br
Note: do not purchase tickets on any other platform.

HALF ENTRY
All information at the link: https://www.eventim.com.br/meiaentrada

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The purchase limit is up to 6 tickets per CPF, 2 of which are half-price.

São Paulo

Date: October 10, 2023 (Tuesday)
Gates Opening: 4pm
The Weeknd time: 8:30 p.m.
Location: Allianz Parque
Address: Av. Francisco Matarazzo, 1705 – Água Branca, São Paulo – SP
Tickets: from R$230.00 (see full table)
Age rating: 16 years old. Minors aged 8 to 15, only accompanied by parents or legal guardians. *Subject to change by Court Decision.

SECTORS AND PRICES
PREMIUM TRACK: R$375.00 (half price); R$750.00 (in full)
LOWER CHAIR: R$325.00 (half price); R$650.00 (in full)
TOP CHAIR: R$230.00 (half price); R$460.00 (in full)

– Installments in up to 5 installments for BRB Card customers. 3x for other customers
– General customers can compare up to 6 tickets per CPF

OFFICIAL TICKET OFFICE – NO CONVENIENCE FEE CHARGED
Days 06, 07 and 08/12
Cícero Pompeu de Toledo Stadium – Morumbi Stadium – Ticket Office 5
Gate 15A (west visitor sector), access via Avenida Giovanni Gronchi
Address: Praça Roberto Gomes Pedrosa – Morumbi, São Paulo – SP, Cep. 05653-070
Opening hours from 11am to 5pm

From 09/12
Allianz Parque – Ticket Office A
Rua Palestra Itália, 200 – Água Branca -São Paulo – SP, Cep. 05005-030
Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 5pm – Not open on holidays, game days or other company events.
There will be no service from 12/24/2022 to 01/02/2023, returning to normal activities on January 3, 2023.

INTERNET SALE – SUBJECT TO CONVENIENCE FEE
www.eventim.com.br

HALF ENTRY
Check the link www.eventim.com.br/meiaentrada for the half-price laws in your State, identifying who is entitled to the benefit and the supporting documents requested for the sale and access to the event.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The purchase limit is up to 6 tickets per CPF, 2 of which are half-price.