The summer heat didn’t stop 70,000 fans from packing the Sold Out Lincoln Financial Field on July 30th as The Weeknd brought his “After Hours til Dawn Stadium Tour” to Philadelphia. Opening with “The Abyss,” the stage transformed into a cinematic dreamscape with towering LED screens and synchronized lighting that perfectly complemented his dark, ethereal soundscapes.
The setlist read like a greatest hits compilation spanning his entire catalog. Early crowd favorites “Starboy” and “Heartless” had the entire stadium singing along, while deeper cuts like “Faith” and “After Hours” showcased his ability to command a massive venue with intimate, vulnerable moments. His falsetto cut through the night air with surgical precision.
Playboi Carti’s surprise appearance during “Timeless'” sent the crowd into absolute chaos. The two artists’ chemistry was electric, with Carti’s ad-libs perfectly complementing The Weeknd’s melodic sensibilities. Playboi Carti stuck around and the duo also performed his song “RATHER LIE,” together
The show’s final act featuring “Moth to a Flame” was pure euphoria, when massive flames shot from the stage and fireworks lit up the night sky all while the entire stadium became a sea of phone lights, creating a moment that felt simultaneously massive and personal. As the last notes faded, it was clear everyone had witnessed a master craftsman at the peak of his powers.
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