John Legend has revealed a world tour to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the debut album “Get Lifted,” which will include dates in the UK. Check out the complete lineup below.
Album Details
This recording debuted in December 2004 and earned Legend three Grammys, including the award for Best R&B Album. The album features hits like “Ordinary People,” “Love You,” and “So High,” with guest appearances by Kanye West and Snoop Dogg.
Tour Information
Details about the anniversary tour have now been confirmed, with the kickoff scheduled for May 27 at Glasgow’s Ovo Hydro.
Following Glasgow, Legend will perform in Amsterdam, Paris, and Munich, along with festival stops at Heartland and Vaulen Open Air in Scandinavia. The tour will also touch down in Highland Park, Illinois, and Oksdland and Okslled in California.
Pre-sales for UK and European dates will commence on Wednesday (March 19), with general sales following on Friday (March 21). For North America, pre-sales start on March 26, with the overall sale happening two days later. Get your tickets here and for North America here.
Legend will perform the album in its entirety during the show, along with a mix of deep cuts, fan favorites, and fresh renditions of the album’s standout tracks.
Tour Dates
MAYBE
27 – Ovo Hydro in Glasgow, Great Britain
29 – Co-Op Live in Manchester, Great Britain
30 – Utilita Arena Birmingham in Birmingham, Great Britain
JUNE
01 – O2 in London, Great Britain
02 – Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam, NL
05 – Accor Arena in Paris, FR
07 – Olympiahalle in Munich, DE
12 – Heartland Festival in Kværndrup, DK
14 – Open-Air Festival Vaulen in Stavanger, NO
23 – Ravinia in Highland Park, Illinois
AUGUST
24 – Ravinia in Highland Park, Illinois
SEPTEMBER
02 – Trap Wolf in Vienna, Virginia
03 – Trap Wolf in Vienna, Virginia
28 – Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, California
OCTOBER
18 – Pavilion at the Toyota Music Factory in Dallas, Texas
19 – Smart Financial Center in Sugar Land, Texas
21 – Amphitheater of the Zoo in Oklahoma City, OK
23 – Saenger Theater in New Orleans, LA
24 – Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park in Atlanta, Georgia
26 – Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida
28 – Amphitheater of St. Augustine in St. Augustine, Florida
29 – Live Oak Bank Pavilion in Wilmington, North Carolina
30 – Red Hat Amphitheater in Raleigh, North Carolina
NOVEMBER
04 – Barclays Center in New York, New York
05 – Met in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
07 – MGM Music Hall in Fenway, Boston, Massachusetts
08 – Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, CT
10 – Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio
11 – Fox Theater in Detroit, Michigan
13 – Fallsview Casino in Niagara Falls, ON
14 – Place des Arts in Montreal, QC
16 – Center for Fisher Events in Indianapolis, IN
17 – Factory in Saint Louis, Missouri
19 – Paramount Theater in Denver, CO
20 – Maverik Center in Salt Lake City, UT
22 – Thunder Valley Casino in Lincoln, California
23 – Rady Shell in Jacobs Park, San Diego, California
DECEMBER
03 – Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia
05 – Theater in Seattle, Washington
07 – Theater of Clouds in Portland, OR
09 – Paramount Theatre in Auckland, California
In other news, Legend recently defended his decision to hold a concert in Rwanda, despite the nation’s involvement in conflict with the Democratic Republic of the Congo. “I do not believe that we must punish the people of Rwanda and other nations when we disagree with their leaders,” he stated.
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