The Weeknd live in concert.
ON TOUR

The Weeknd

217
critic concert reviews
r&b

How good are they LIVE?

Live Rating  

74
%
Based on 
217
critic concert
reviews
Last 12 Months Rating  
75
%
Based on 
27
critic concert
reviews

Real Live Certified  

Real Live Certified badge for artists with consistent, high quality live performances and broad critical acclaim.

Critics Consensus

Based on 217 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that The Weeknd is rated as an enjoyable live performer, with decent shows overall. The Weeknd concert reviews describe live shows and performances as confident, masterful, dazzling, raucous, amazing, show-stopping, and extraordinary.

How long are their concerts?

How long are The Weeknd concerts? The Weeknd concerts usually last from 45 minutes to up to two hours.

How much to book?

On tour

Johan Cruijff ArenA, Amsterdam, Netherlands (July 18); Allianz Riviera, Nice, France (July 21); Allianz Riviera, Nice, France (July 22); Stadio San Siro, Milano, Italy (July 24); Stadio San Siro, Milano, Italy (July 25); Stadio San Siro, Milano, Italy (July 26); Deutsche Bank Park, Frankfurt am Main, Germany (July 30); Deutsche Bank Park, Frankfurt am Main, Germany (August 1); PGE Narodowy, Warsaw, Poland (August 4); PGE Narodowy, Warszawa, Poland (August 5); Strawberry Arena, Solna, Sweden (August 8); Strawberry Arena, Solna, Sweden (August 9); Strawberry Arena, Solna, Sweden (August 10); Wembley Stadium, London, United Kingdom (August 14); Deutsche Bank Park; Wembley Stadium, Frankfurt am Main, Germany; London, United Kingdom (July 31; Aug 15); Wembley Stadium, London, United Kingdom (August 16); Wembley Stadium, London, United Kingdom (August 18); Wembley Stadium, London, United Kingdom (August 19); Croke Park, Dublin, Ireland (August 22); Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, Barcelona, Spain (September 1); Estádio do Restelo, Lisboa, Portugal (September 5); Estádio do Restelo, Lisboa, Portugal (September 6); Belluna Dome, Saitama, Japan (September 19); Belluna Dome, Saitama, Japan (September 20); Jakarta International Stadium, Jakarta, Indonesia (September 26);

Artist Info

Genre
r&b
Origin
Scarborough, Canada (2/16/1990)
Bio
Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, born 16 February 1990, known professionally as The Weeknd (pronounced the weekend), is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and record producer. In late 2010, Tesfaye anonymously uploaded several songs to under the name "The Weeknd".
Has Performed With
Schoolboy Q, Nav, Drake, Belly, Swedish House Mafia, Banks, Travis Scott, Kaytranada, Playboi Carti
Artist Website

Critic Concert Reviews

Dallas Observer (USA)

August 28, 2025
%
Performing a staggering load of hits from his 15-year catalog, The Weeknd blew our minds Wednesday night in Arlington.

Exclaim (Canada)

July 28, 2025
%
The Weeknd's Toronto Homecoming Was Transitional Rather Than Triumphant

Melodic Magazine

July 25, 2025
%
The Weeknd mesmerizes Montreal for a long-awaited show

Seattle Times (USA)

July 13, 2025
%
Earlier this year, pop juggernaut The Weeknd publicly flirted with the idea of hanging up his stage name upon completion of his recent album trilogy. Now, the real-life Abel Tesfaye is putting a ribbon on the three-album run that catapulted the established “Starboy” to a bona fide Super Bowl halftime show-performing su

Riff Magazine (USA)

July 9, 2025
%
The Weeknd electrifying as ever on first of two nights at Levi’s

Variety (USA)

June 26, 2025
%
The Weeknd Concert Review: The Superstar Paces Himself, From Doom-Rock Prelude Through Giddy Synth-Pop Climax, at Impressive SoFi Stadium Show

The Orange County Register (USA)

June 26, 2025
%
The Canadian pop star is making history with four sold-out shows at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood.

Past critic reviews published in

V13 (Canada), Music In Minnesota (USA), Star Tribune (USA), Pioneer Press (USA), The Boston Globe (USA) and more

Image Credit

Anton Mak [CC BY 2.0] via Wikimedia Commons

Latest Release

São Paulo - EP (19 September 2025)