The Weeknd launched his 2025 stadium run with a bang. The After Hours Til Dawn Tour kicked off May 9 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. With Playboi Carti and Mike Dean in tow, Abel Tesfaye delivered a 37-song performance that packed every corner of the sold-out stadium.
The opening night of The Weeknd’s tour was a full XO experience
Glendale got the first taste of what might be The Weeknd’s final stadium tour under that moniker. The show doubled as a launchpad for Hurry Up Tomorrow, Abel’s new film hitting theaters May 16. The timing isn’t coincidental — The Weeknd takes a break from touring until May 24 to promote the movie.
Playboi Carti wasn’t just an opener. The Atlanta rapper ran through a tight, energetic 15-track set in under an hour. It was his first time in Phoenix since 2015, and he made the most of it. Carti returned during Abel’s set for guest spots on “Timeless” and “Rather Lie,” blurring the lines between support act and co-headliner.
The Weeknd’s set design and stage presence remain unparalleled
Abel hit the stage just before 9:30 PM, masked and flanked by red-hooded dancers. The intro to “The Abyss” was cinematic and eerie, setting the tone for a show that balanced spectacle with intimacy. The stage featured burning buildings, a giant Sorayama statue, and neon oval rings that created a tunnel-like effect during key moments.
Despite the visual overload, The Weeknd never lost focus. He moved fluidly through his catalog, dropping new tracks from Hurry Up Tomorrow alongside staples like “Blinding Lights,” “Starboy,” and “Can’t Feel My Face.” The two-hour set felt carefully crafted to please both casual listeners and hardcore XO fans.
Full setlist from opening night in Glendale, Arizona
- The Abyss
- Wake Me Up
- After Hours
- Opening Night
- Starboy
- Heartless
- Faith
- Take My Breath
- Sacrifice
- How Do I Make You Love Me?
- Can’t Feel My Face
- Lost in the Fire
- Often (with elements of Kiss Land)
- Given Up On Me
- I Was Never There
- The Hills
- Baptized in Fear
- Open Hearts
- Cry for Me
- I Can’t F–king Sing / São Paulo / Until We’re Skin & Bones
- Timeless (with Playboi Carti)
- Rather Lie (with Playboi Carti)
- Creepin’
- Niagara Falls
- One of the Girls
- Out of Time
- I Feel It Coming
- Die for You
- Is There Someone Else?
- Wicked Games
- Call Out My Name
- Hurry Up Tomorrow
- Save Your Tears
- Less Than Zero
- Blinding Lights
- In Heaven (cover)
- Moth to a Flame
The tour supports his latest album and philanthropic efforts
After Hours Til Dawn isn’t just about the music. The Weeknd has partnered with Global Citizen to donate $1 from every ticket sold. Fans can even earn free tickets by taking action against extreme poverty. It’s a rare move from a stadium artist, and one that adds a layer of purpose to the already high-energy tour.
Upcoming dates and ticket advice for latecomers
The tour hits MetLife Stadium in early June for three nights, and stops at Soldier Field, SoFi Stadium, and more are lined up through the summer. Tickets are tight, but resale platforms like StubHub and Vivid Seats still have options. First-time buyers on Vivid Seats can use code SYRACUSE20 for a discount.
What this tour means for The Weeknd's legacy
With Hurry Up Tomorrow closing the After Hours trilogy, and talk of this being Abel’s final run as The Weeknd, the stakes are high. This tour isn’t just a promo for a new album—it’s a celebration of a persona that’s defined the last decade of his career. And based on the Glendale show, Abel isn’t ready to fade out without making one last, unforgettable statement.