The Weeknd Makes a Triumphant Return to SoFi Stadium, Where He Once Lost His Voice: Photos
- The Weeknd performed the first of four sold-out shows at SoFi Stadium on June 25, 2025, marking a major event in Los Angeles.
- This run follows a difficult 2022 when The Weeknd lost his voice during a SoFi show and had to cancel, prompting a recovery period.
- The current 135-minute concert featured over 40 songs including hits from After Hours and recent albums, blending dystopian stage design with intimate moments.
- He sold a total of 200,000 tickets for the SoFi run, setting a male artist record, and said, “This is bigger than me — it’s a reflection of the power of music.”
- This tour may signal The Weeknd’s nearing retirement of the persona, as he hinted at moving away from his current artistic headspace.
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The Weeknd Paces Himself, From Doom-Rock Prelude Through Giddy Synth-Pop Climax, at Impressive SoFi Stadium Show: Concert Review
In performing the first of four concerts at SoFi Stadium, the Weeknd hit a lot of bases, from doom-rock to silky R&B to New Romantics-style synth-pop.
The Weeknd conquers SoFi Stadium with an immaculate performance before retiring his all-consuming pop moniker
Singer Abel Tesfaye kicked off a run of four shows at the Inglewood venue on Wednesday night, the site of some of his greatest triumphs and most bitter disappointments as a live performer.
Travis Scott surprises fans as The Weeknd returns to SoFi Stadium
The Weeknd returned to Inglewood's SoFi Stadium for the first time in three years for his After Hours Til Dawn Tour. Wednesday night's show kicked off a four-show run at the venue, which has earned him the record-breaking feat of the most sold-out shows by a male artist at the stadium. Rapper Playboi Carti opened the show and surprised fans with an appearance from Travis Scott. The duo performed their hit song "FE!N," which got the stadium shaki…
‘I Came Back With a Vengeance’: 7 Best Moments From Launch of The Weeknd’s Sold-Out Run at L.A.’s SoFi Stadium
The Weeknd has a love-hate relationship with Los Angeles. He wanted to flee from the fast life on “Escape From LA” from his 2020 blockbuster album After Hours. Five years later, he reflected on simpler, sun-soaked times on “Take Me Back to LA” off of his latest album Hurry Up Tomorrow. But on Wednesday night (June 25), he seemed genuinely happy to be back in the city he’s called home for years. “It’s been way too long, Los Angeles. It’s been w…
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