An Evening with Michael Bublé
World tour by Michael Bublé | |
![]() Promotional poster for the tour | |
Associated album | Love |
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Start date | February 13, 2019 |
End date | July 25, 2022 |
Legs | 7 |
No. of shows | 151 |
Michael Bublé concert chronology |
An Evening with Michael Bublé was the sixth concert tour by Canadian singer Michael Bublé. Launched in support of his tenth studio album, Love (2018), the tour began on February 13, 2019, in Tampa and played 152 shows throughout North America, Europe and Australia.
Background
[edit]Following the announcement of his son's cancer diagnosis, Bublé took a break from recording and touring.[1] In the spring of 2018, it was revealed the singer completed recording his tenth album and retirement rumors began to spread, as he mentioned his family was his main priority and he no longer had the desire for fame.[2] He performed a few spot stadium concerts in Dublin, London and Sydney during the summer of 2018.[3] The tour was officially announced November 2018 on the singer's Instagram.[4] Jokingly referred to as the "Don't Believe the Rumors Tour"[5] or the "Don't Stop the Rumors Tour",[6] Bublé and his publicist confirmed there were no plans to retire.[7] Shortly after the tour was announced, PBS released the singer's concert special, "Tour Stop 148". Airing November 24, 2018, the special was featured as an installment of the station's long-running series, Great Performances.[8]
During an interview with Billboard, Bublé expressed his excitement with returning to touring. He stated:
"I'm going to go back to what I was made to do. I'm going to come back to a world that needs love and romance and laughter more than it has in a long time. I'm going to be a conduit to that. This is the greatest record I've ever made."[9]
Fire Fight Australia benefit concert
[edit]During his concert on 16 February 2020 at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia, there was a live cross with three songs to the Fire Fight Australia benefit concert at Stadium Australia in Sydney to raise funds for the national bushfire relief following the Black Summer bushfires, which had an attendance of 75,000 and a live television audience peaking at 4.7 million viewers.[10] The live charity album Artists Unite for Fire Fight: Concert for National Bushfire Relief, included his song Such a Night from the live cross. The album debuted at number one on the Australian albums chart.[11]
Critical reception
[edit]The tour received overwhelming praise from music critics and was treated as a welcomed return by the fans. Gabe Echazabal from Creative Loafing Tampa Bay described the concert at the Amalie Arena as a night full of love. He wrote: "Still, Bublé’s greatest asset — his voice — gained strength and richness as the night progressed. He was as potent during his stirring version of 'My Funny Valentine' as he was infectious during an homage to former singer and trumpet player Louis Prima. [...] Bublé turned the event into a dance party. As a nod to those who may feel uncomfortable or uneasy cutting loose, Bublé put no pressure on those folks".[12]
In Pittsburgh, Patti Conley (of The Beaver County Times) followed the sentiments of Echazabal, describing the performance as heartfelt. She continued to say: "For two hours, Buble shared center stage with a 36-piece orchestra that impeccably accompanied and grounded him on a musical journey of life's highs and deepest lows. Buble sang and sashayed as if he were fingers on piano keys, running up steps to the orchestra, walking a runway touching outstretched hands and stopping to pose for selfies, and dancing — sort of — to whatever tempo the tunes demanded. He jumped like a jack-in-the-box".[13]
Nancy J. Parisi of The Buffalo News says the show at the KeyBank Center was a triumphant return to form for Bublé. She goes on to say: "Thirty-four musicians, seated on four tiers, began 'Feeling Good' as an onstage circular monitor above undulated with red shimmering shapes. Bublé emerged in his signature blue suit, making his way down the staircase, singing, as the monitor's imagery morphed into a giant moon behind him. This arresting imagery flowed into a show highlighting what is known as The Great American Songbook, beloved classics, with a handful of Bublé pop compositions interspersed".[14]
Setlist
[edit]This set list is representative of the performance on February 17, 2019, in Duluth, Georgia. It does not represent the set list at all concerts for the duration of the tour. [15]
- "Feeling Good"
- "Haven't Met You Yet"
- "My Funny Valentine"
- "I Only Have Eyes for You"
- "Sway"
- "Such a Night"
- "(Up A) Lazy River"
- "When You're Smiling"
- "Fly Me to the Moon"
- "You're Nobody till Somebody Loves You"
- "When I Fall in Love"
- "Love You Anymore"
- "Forever Now"
- "Home"
- "Buona Sera Signorina"
- "Just a Gigolo" / "I Ain't Got Nobody"
- "You Never Can Tell"
- "Save the Last Dance for Me"
- "Nobody but Me"
- "Cry Me a River"
- Encore
Tour dates
[edit]Date | City | Country | Venue | Attendance | Revenue |
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February 13, 2019 | Tampa | United States | Amalie Arena | 13,548 / 13,548 | $1,683,607 |
February 15, 2019 | Sunrise | BB&T Center | 12,794 / 12,794 | $1,755,817 | |
February 16, 2019 | Orlando | Amway Center | 11,634 / 11,634 | $1,457,674 | |
February 17, 2019 | Duluth | Infinite Energy Center | 9,962 / 9,962 | $1,349,029 | |
February 19, 2019 | Washington, D.C. | Capital One Arena | 12,261 / 12,261 | $1,534,292 | |
February 20, 2019 | New York City | Madison Square Garden | 11,517 / 11,517 | $1,911,805 | |
February 22, 2019 | Pittsburgh | PPG Paints Arena | 12,608 / 12,608 | $1,495,889 | |
February 23, 2019 | Newark | Prudential Center | 11,855 / 11,855 | $1,704,476 | |
February 24, 2019 | Philadelphia | Wells Fargo Center | 13,089 / 13,089 | $1,569,148 | |
February 26, 2019 | Worcester | DCU Center | 8,692 / 8,692 | $1,174,528 | |
February 27, 2019 | Buffalo | KeyBank Center | 12,126 / 12,126 | $1,325,822 | |
March 1, 2019 | Detroit | Little Caesars Arena | 12,294 / 12,294 | $1,475,464 | |
March 17, 2019 | Rosemont | Allstate Arena | 11,826 / 11,826 | $1,600,747 | |
March 18, 2019 | Saint Paul | Xcel Energy Center | 13,161 / 13,161 | $1,575,909 | |
March 20, 2019 | Kansas City | Sprint Center | 12,044 / 12,044 | $1,303,939 | |
March 22, 2019 | St. Louis | Enterprise Center | 12,837 / 12,837 | $1,482,490 | |
March 23, 2019 | Lincoln | Pinnacle Bank Arena | 11,280 / 11,280 | $1,199,497 | |
March 25, 2019 | Dallas | American Airlines Center | 12,616 / 12,616 | $1,605,251 | |
March 26, 2019 | Houston | Toyota Center | 11,285 / 11,285 | $1,479,292 | |
March 27, 2019 | San Antonio | AT&T Center | 12,824 / 12,824 | $1,527,331 | |
March 29, 2019 | Phoenix | Talking Stick Resort Arena | 12,105 / 12,105 | $1,516,125 | |
March 30, 2019 | Las Vegas | T-Mobile Arena | 14,183 / 14,183 | $1,692,064 | |
March 31, 2019 | San Diego | Pechanga Arena | 10,024 / 10,024 | $1,227,042 | |
April 2, 2019 | Los Angeles | Staples Center | 12,701 / 12,701 | $1,680,349 | |
April 3, 2019 | Oakland | Oracle Arena | 12,655 / 12,655 | $1,571,154 | |
April 5, 2019 | Portland | Moda Center | 11,848 / 11,848 | $1,369,401 | |
April 6, 2019 | Tacoma | Tacoma Dome | 15,312 / 15,312 | $1,691,521 | |
April 12, 2019 | Vancouver | Canada | Rogers Arena | — | — |
April 15, 2019 | Edmonton | Rogers Place | |||
April 18, 2019 | Saskatoon | SaskTel Centre | |||
April 19, 2019 | Winnipeg | Bell MTS Place | |||
May 20, 2019 | Birmingham | England | Resorts World Arena | 22,565 / 22,565 | $2,244,390 |
May 21, 2019 | |||||
May 23, 2019 | Glasgow | Scotland | SSE Hydro | 20,631 / 20,662 | $2,482,650 |
May 24, 2019 | |||||
May 26, 2019 | Manchester | England | Manchester Arena | 24,840 / 25,605 | $2,429,430 |
May 27, 2019 | |||||
May 30, 2019 | London | The O2 Arena | 29,616 / 29,616 | $3,081,960 | |
May 31, 2019 | |||||
June 1, 2019 | 14,942 / 14,942 | $1,553,130 | |||
June 3, 2019 | Leeds | First Direct Arena | 21,087 / 22,536 | $2,095,560 | |
June 4, 2019 | |||||
June 6, 2019 | Dublin | Ireland | 3Arena | — | — |
June 7, 2019 | |||||
June 9, 2019 | Belfast | Northern Ireland | SSE Arena | ||
June 10, 2019 | |||||
July 9, 2019 | Los Angeles | United States | Staples Center | 12,277 / 12,277 | $1,564,228 |
July 10, 2019 | Sacramento | Golden 1 Center | 11,637 / 11,637 | $1,408,095 | |
July 13, 2019 | Denver | Pepsi Center | 11,096 / 11,096 | $1,288,592 | |
July 15, 2019 | Tulsa | BOK Center | 10,162 / 10,162 | $1,071,164 | |
July 17, 2019 | New Orleans | Smoothie King Center | 11,150 / 11,150 | $1,179,339 | |
July 19, 2019 | Nashville | Bridgestone Arena | 12,698 / 12,698 | $1,531,682 | |
July 20, 2019 | Rosemont | Allstate Arena | 11,582 / 11,582 | $1,468,006 | |
July 21, 2019 | Columbus | Value City Arena | 11,479 / 11,479 | $1,405,598 | |
July 23, 2019 | Providence | Dunkin' Donuts Center | 8,892 / 8,892 | $1,156,894 | |
July 24, 2019 | New York City | Madison Square Garden | 11,567 / 11,567 | $1,751,958 | |
July 26, 2019 | Toronto | Canada | Scotiabank Arena | — | — |
July 27, 2019 | |||||
July 29, 2019 | London | Budweiser Gardens | |||
July 30, 2019 | Ottawa | Canadian Tire Centre | |||
August 1, 2019 | Montreal | Bell Centre | 11,321 / 26,435 | $2,348,210 | |
August 2, 2019 | |||||
August 3, 2019 | Quebec City | Videotron Centre | 10,459 / 11,173 | $1,091,260 | |
September 14, 2019 | Sofia | Bulgaria | Armeets Arena | — | — |
September 16, 2019 | Zagreb | Croatia | Arena Zagreb | ||
September 17, 2019 | Prague | Czech Republic | O2 Arena | ||
September 19, 2019 | Łódź | Poland | Atlas Arena | ||
September 20, 2019 | Kraków | Tauron Arena | |||
September 21, 2019 | Vienna | Austria | Wiener Stadthalle | ||
September 23, 2019 | Milan | Italy | Mediolanum Forum | ||
September 24, 2019 | |||||
September 25, 2019 | Zürich | Switzerland | Hallenstadion | ||
September 27, 2019 | Barcelona | Spain | Palau Sant Jordi | ||
September 28, 2019 | Madrid | WiZink Center | |||
September 30, 2019 | Lisbon | Portugal | Altice Arena | ||
October 1, 2019 | |||||
October 21, 2019 | Helsinki | Finland | Hartwall Arena | ||
October 23, 2019 | Stockholm | Sweden | Ericsson Globe | ||
October 24, 2019 | Fornebu | Norway | Telenor Arena | ||
October 26, 2019 | Copenhagen | Denmark | Royal Arena | ||
October 27, 2019 | |||||
October 29, 2019 | Hannover | Germany | TUI Arena | ||
October 30, 2019 | Berlin | Mercedes-Benz Arena | |||
October 31, 2019 | Hamburg | Barclaycard Arena | |||
November 2, 2019 | Amsterdam | Netherlands | Ziggo Dome | ||
November 3, 2019 | Antwerp | Belgium | Sportpaleis | ||
November 5, 2019 | Cologne | Germany | Lanxess Arena | ||
November 6, 2019 | Oberhausen | König Pilsener Arena | |||
November 8, 2019 | Mannheim | SAP Arena | |||
November 9, 2019 | Leipzig | Arena Leipzig | |||
November 10, 2019 | Munich | Olympiahalle | |||
November 27, 2019 | Aberdeen | Scotland | P&J Live | ||
November 28, 2019 | |||||
November 30, 2019 | Newcastle | England | Utilita Arena Newcastle | ||
December 1, 2019 | |||||
December 3, 2019 | Liverpool | M&S Bank Arena | |||
December 4, 2019 | |||||
December 6, 2019 | Nottingham | Motorpoint Arena Nottingham | |||
December 7, 2019 | |||||
December 9, 2019 | London | The O2 Arena | |||
December 10, 2019 |
Date | City | Country | Venue |
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February 1, 2020 | Napier | New Zealand | Mission Estate Winery |
February 4, 2020 | Brisbane | Australia | Brisbane Entertainment Centre |
February 5, 2020 | |||
February 7, 2020 | Sydney | Qudos Bank Arena | |
February 8, 2020 | |||
February 12, 2020 | Adelaide | Adelaide Entertainment Centre | |
February 13, 2020 | |||
February 15, 2020 | Melbourne | Rod Laver Arena | |
February 16, 2020 | |||
February 18, 2020 | |||
February 21, 2020 | Perth | RAC Arena | |
February 22, 2020 |
Date | City | Country | Venue |
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June 25, 2022[c] | Madrid | Spain | Estadio Wanda Metropolitano |
July 2, 2022 | Aylesbury | England | Waddesdon Manor |
July 4, 2022 | Kelso | Scotland | Floors Castle |
July 6, 2022 | County Durham | England | Emirates Riverside |
July 8, 2022 | Leeds | Harewood House | |
July 9, 2022 | Derby | Incora County Ground | |
July 11, 2022 | Norwich | Blickling Estate | |
July 13, 2022 | Warwick | Warwick Castle | |
July 15, 2022 | Bath | Bath Royal Crescent | |
July 16, 2022 | |||
July 18, 2022 | New Milton | Chewton Glen | |
July 20, 2022 | Cardiff | Wales | Cardiff Castle |
July 21, 2022 | Hove | England | The 1st Central County Ground |
July 23, 2022 | Hatfield | Hatfield House | |
July 24, 2022 | Canterbury | The Spitfire Ground | |
July 25, 2022 | Exeter | Powderham Castle |
Cancelled shows
[edit]Date | City | Country | Venue | Reason |
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March 18, 2021 | Indianapolis | United States | Bankers Life Fieldhouse | Scheduling conflicts[24] |
September 20, 2021 | Austin | Frank Erwin Center | Conflicts regarding COVID protocols [25] | |
November 3, 2021 | Porto Alegre | Brazil | Arena do Grêmio | [26] |
November 9, 2021 | Monterrey | Mexico | Arena Monterrey | COVID-19 pandemic[27] |
November 11, 2021 | Mexico City | Mexico City Arena | ||
November 12, 2021 | ||||
November 13, 2021 |
Notes
[edit]- ^ The shows in North America from February to March 2021 were originally scheduled to take place from March to May 2020 and then from February to March 2021, but were rescheduled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- ^ These shows in the UK in July 2021 were originally scheduled to take place from July to August 2020 and then July 2021, but were rescheduled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- ^ This concert is a part of Cadena 100 30 Aniversario 2022.
- ^ These shows in Mexico in October 2021 were originally scheduled to take place in April 2020 and then November 2020, but were rescheduled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
References
[edit]- ^ Zauzmer, Emily (November 8, 2018). "Michael Bublé Will Go on Tour in 2019 — for the First Time Since Son Noah's Cancer Recovery". People. Retrieved March 2, 2019.
- ^ Roffman, Michael (October 13, 2018). "Michael Bublé says he's done making music: "I'm retiring from the business"". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved March 2, 2019.
- ^ Whitmore, Laura (November 8, 2018). "Michael Bublé Announces U.S. Tour Dates". Parade. Retrieved March 2, 2019.
- ^ "NEW TOUR DATES ANNOUNCED!". Michael Bublé Official Website. Reprise Records. November 8, 2018. Archived from the original on March 2, 2019. Retrieved March 2, 2019.
- ^ Schnurr, Samantha (November 8, 2018). "Michael Bublé Announces First Tour Since Son's Cancer Battle". E! News. NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment Group. Retrieved March 2, 2019.
- ^ Bubbeo, Daniel (November 8, 2018). "Michael Bublé announces 27-city tour". Newsday. Retrieved March 2, 2019.
- ^ "UPDATE: Michael Buble is shutting down rumors that he's planning to retire". WJLA-TV. Sinclair Broadcast Group. October 14, 2018. Retrieved March 2, 2019.
- ^ "Michael Buble Returns to GREAT PERFORMANCES". Broadway World. Wisdom Digital Media. November 13, 2018. Retrieved March 2, 2019.
- ^ Reslen, Eileen (November 9, 2018). "Michael Bublé Is Going Back on Tour and Here's How You Can Get Tickets". Good Housekeeping. Retrieved March 2, 2019.
- ^ Knox, David (February 17, 2020). "Sunday 16 February 2020". TV Tonight. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
- ^ "Artists Unite for Fire Fight Debuts at #1". ARIA. March 21, 2020. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
- ^ Echazabal, Gabe (February 14, 2019). "Michael Bublé spreads love, vulnerability at a sold-out Amalie Arena in Tampa". Creative Loafing Tampa Bay. Euclid Media Group. Retrieved March 2, 2019.
- ^ Conley, Patti (February 23, 2019). "Michael Buble gives a heartfelt performance in Pittsburgh". The Beaver County Times. Retrieved March 2, 2019.
- ^ Parisi, Nancy J. (February 28, 2019). "Enchanting Michael Bublé leaves Buffalo friends 'Feeling Good'". The Buffalo News. Retrieved March 2, 2019.
- ^ Ruggieri, Melissa (February 18, 2019). "Michael Buble returns full of joy and gratitude". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved March 2, 2019.
- ^ North American tour dates (February 2019 – April 2019)
- ^ European tour dates (May 2019 – June 2019):
- Flockhart, Gary (November 12, 2018). "Michael Bublé announces 2019 UK and Ireland tour". The Yorkshire Post. Archived from the original on March 4, 2019. Retrieved March 2, 2019.
- Crossley, Becki (November 23, 2018). "Michael Bublé adds five extra dates to 2019 tour". The List. Archived from the original on March 2, 2019. Retrieved March 2, 2019.
- McMahon, Amy (November 28, 2018). "Michael Bublé adds extra Irish dates for 2019". Hot Press. Archived from the original on March 2, 2019. Retrieved March 2, 2019.
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- ^ North American tour dates (July 2019 – August 2019):
- Dahlke, Joe (January 31, 2019). "Michael Bublé adds summer tour date in Denver". KDVR. Tribune Broadcasting. Archived from the original on March 2, 2019. Retrieved March 2, 2019.
- Wallis, Adam (November 9, 2018). "Michael Bublé announces 2019 tour, with 9 Canadian dates". Global News. Corus Entertainment. Archived from the original on March 4, 2019. Retrieved March 2, 2019.
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- ^ European tour dates (September 2019 – December 2019):
- Rheubottom, Robert (November 13, 2018). "Michael Bublé announces 2019 tour of UK and Europe". AXS. Anschutz Entertainment Group. Archived from the original on March 2, 2019. Retrieved March 2, 2019.
- "Concerts in Bulgaria in 2019: From Odell to Hills of Rock to Sting and Sarah Brightman". Sofia Globe. December 25, 2018. Archived from the original on March 4, 2019. Retrieved March 2, 2019.
- Dragaš, Aleksandar (November 17, 2018). "MICHAEL BUBLÉ DOLAZI U ZAGREB" [MICHAEL BUBLÉ GOES TO ZAGREB]. Jutarnji list (in Croatian). Hanza Media. Archived from the original on March 4, 2019. Retrieved March 2, 2019.
- "Tickets go on sale for Michael Bublé show in Prague". Prague Daily Monitor. PTV Media. November 23, 2018. Archived from the original on March 4, 2019. Retrieved March 2, 2019.
- Sakosik, Karol (November 16, 2018). "Michael Bublé powraca do Polski. Jeden z koncertów da w Atlas Arenie" [Michael Bublé returns to Poland. One of the concerts will give in Atlas Arena]. Gazeta Wyborcza (in Polish). Agora SA. Archived from the original on March 4, 2019. Retrieved March 2, 2019.
- "Second date announced for Michael Bublé concert in Portugal". The Portugal News. November 22, 2018. Archived from the original on March 4, 2019. Retrieved March 2, 2019.
- Eriksson, Sandra (November 16, 2018). "Michael Bublé spelar i Globen 2019" [Michael Bublé plays the Globe in 2019]. Allt om Stockholm (in Swedish). Retrieved March 2, 2019.
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- ^ "Michael Bublé to play Hawke's Bay same week as Sir Elton John". New Zealand: Newshub. June 6, 2019. Retrieved May 20, 2020.
- ^ "Michael Buble Announces New Shows In Melbourne And Perth". Broadway World.
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- "'AN EVENING WITH MICHAEL BUBLÉ' TOUR DATES POSTPONED - Michael Bublé Official Website Official News". Michael Bublé Official Website Official Website. April 2020.
- "An Evening With Michael Buble U.S. Tour Dates Rescheduled! - Michael Bublé Official Website Official News". Michael Bublé Official Website Official Website. May 8, 2020.
- "Halifax Concert Rescheduled - Michael Bublé Official Website Official News". Michael Bublé Official Website Official Website. May 19, 2020.
- "AN EVENING WITH MICHAEL BUBLÉ TOUR RESCHEDULED FOR LATE SUMMER 2021 - Michael Bublé Official Website Official News". Michael Bublé Official Website Official Website.
- "Arena Monterrey, Mexico Rescheduled - Michael Bublé Official Website Official News". Michael Bublé Official Website Official Website. January 7, 2021.
- "Mexico City Rescheduled Dates - Michael Bublé Official Website Official News". Michael Bublé Official Website Official Website. October 29, 2020.
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European tour dates (June 2022 – July 2022):
- https://www.cadena100.es/eventos/concierto-30-aniversario-de-cadena-100/noticias/michael-buble-primer-artista-confirmado-para-concierto-aniversario-cadena-100-20211224_1693176
- https://www.buckinghamshirelive.com/news/buckinghamshire-news/michael-bubl-announces-new-tour-6278696
- "Michael Bublé announces West Country shows as part of 2020 tour". ITV News. December 3, 2019.
- "UK Tour Rescheduled - Michael Bublé Official Website Official News". Michael Bublé Official Website Official Website. May 28, 2020.
- "2 New UK Shows Added - Michael Bublé Official Website Official News". Michael Bublé Official Website Official Website. October 27, 2020.
- https://www.michaelbuble.com/news/uk-tour-update-54386
- ^ Fieldhouse, Bankers Life. "CANCELED: An Evening With Michael Bublé | Bankers Life Fieldhouse". www.bankerslifefieldhouse.com.
- ^ "Michael Bublé Official Website Austin - 9/20 Show Statement from Michael".
- ^ "Michael Bublé Tour | Livepass".
- ^ "Michael Bublé Official Website Mexico Dates Cancelled". September 23, 2021.