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DNA World Tour
Tour by Backstreet Boys
Promotional poster for the tour
Associated albumDNA
Start dateMay 11, 2019 (2019-05-11)
End dateOctober 23, 2024 (2024-10-23)
Legs12
No. of shows220
Attendance2.36 million[a]
Box office$193.39 million[a]
Backstreet Boys concert chronology

The DNA World Tour[1] was the tenth concert tour by American vocal group Backstreet Boys in support of their tenth studio album, DNA (2019). The tour performed over 150 shows in the Americas, Africa, Europe, Asia and Australia. It was the ninth highest-grossing tour of 2019, with a total attendance of 999,242 from 95 shows, as well as a total revenue of $92,310,105.[2]

The tour began on May 11, 2019,[3] but was cut short on March 15, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[4] They initially rescheduled the remaining dates for 2021,[5] but eventually had to reschedule again for 2022 and 2023.[6][7] Additional shows took place in the fall of 2024.

Background

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The DNA World Tour was announced on November 9, 2018.[8] In April 2019, it was announced that member Brian Littrell's son Baylee would be the supporting act for North American tour dates.[9]

Opening acts

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Set list

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The following set list was obtained from the concert held on August 26, 2019, at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee.[13] It does not represent all concerts for the duration of the tour.

  1. "Everyone" / "I Wanna Be With You"
  2. "The Call"
  3. "Don't Want You Back"
  4. "Nobody Else" (Brian Littrell solo)
  5. "New Love"
  6. "Get Down (You're the One for Me)"
  7. "Chateau" (Howie Dorough solo)
  8. "Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely"
  9. "Incomplete"
  10. "Undone"
  11. "More than That"
  12. "The Way It Was" (Nick Carter solo)
  13. "Chances"
  14. "Shape of My Heart"
  15. "Drowning"
  16. "Passionate" (Kevin Richardson and AJ McLean duet)
  17. "Quit Playing Games (with My Heart)"
  18. "As Long as You Love Me"
  19. "No Place"
  20. "Breathe"
  21. "Don't Wanna Lose You Now"
  22. "I'll Never Break Your Heart"
  23. "All I Have to Give"
  24. "Everybody (Backstreet's Back)"
  25. "We've Got It Goin' On"
  26. "It's Gotta Be You"
  27. "That's the Way I Like It"
  28. "Get Another Boyfriend"
  29. "The One"
  30. "I Want It That Way"
Encore
  1. "Don't Go Breaking My Heart"
  2. "Larger than Life"

Notes

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  • The Spanish version of "Anywhere for You" was performed in Latin America except in Brazil.

Reception

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Just six hours after tickets went on sale in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, tickets to the concert for Etihad Arena were all sold out.[14] This became the fastest selling event of their world tour and setting the quickest time to sell out an arena show in the UAE capital[14][15]

Tour dates

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List of concerts showing date, city, country, venue, attendance and box revenue[16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30]
Date City Country Venue Attendance Revenue
Leg 1 — Europe
May 11, 2019 Lisbon Portugal Altice Arena 18,801 / 19,051 $1,077,876
May 13, 2019 Madrid Spain WiZink Center 14,440 / 15,560 $1,451,433
May 15, 2019 Milan Italy Mediolanum Forum 10,411 / 10,411 $607,134
May 17, 2019 Barcelona Spain Palau Sant Jordi 17,475 / 17,732 $1,436,925
May 19, 2019 Paris France AccorHotels Arena 7,899 / 9,000 $708,180
May 21, 2019 Hanover Germany TUI Arena 11,197 / 11,219 $943,310
May 22, 2019 Antwerp Belgium Sportpaleis 16,972 / 16,972 $1,206,061
May 23, 2019 Amsterdam Netherlands Ziggo Dome 16,740 / 16,740 $1,190,308
May 25, 2019 Mannheim Germany SAP Arena 11,061 / 11,061 $919,230
May 27, 2019 Munich Olympiahalle 12,764 / 12,764 $1,052,015
May 28, 2019 Vienna Austria Wiener Stadthalle 13,077 / 13,303 $1,116,458
May 29, 2019 Berlin Germany Mercedes-Benz Arena 13,379 / 13,610 $1,171,565
May 31, 2019 Gothenburg Sweden Scandinavium 11,557 / 11,557 $914,368
June 1, 2019 Oslo Norway Oslo Spektrum 8,781 / 8,781 $663,089
June 2, 2019 Stockholm Sweden Ericsson Globe 13,698 / 13,698 $953,136
June 5, 2019 Helsinki Finland Hartwall Arena 11,101 / 11,101 $900,068
June 8, 2019 Copenhagen Denmark Royal Arena 15,485 / 15,485 $1,333,049
June 10, 2019 Manchester England Manchester Arena 13,073 / 13,349 $1,028,880
June 11, 2019 Dublin Ireland 3Arena 12,419 / 12,419 $974,187
June 14, 2019 Glasgow Scotland SSE Hydro 8,557 / 9,223 $764,076
June 15, 2019 Birmingham England Arena Birmingham 12,020 / 12,350 $992,664
June 17, 2019 London The O2 Arena 28,884 / 28,884 $2,684,306
June 18, 2019
June 20, 2019 Cologne Germany Lanxess Arena 15,747 / 15,747 $1,263,989
June 21, 2019 Zürich Switzerland Hallenstadion 13,480 / 13,480 $1,228,038
June 22, 2019 Prague Czech Republic O2 Arena 13,138 / 15,541 $961,334
June 24, 2019 Warsaw Poland Arena COS Torwar 7,228 / 7,500 $618,194
June 25, 2019 Budapest Hungary László Papp Budapest Sports Arena 12,872 / 12,922 $865,075
Leg 2 — North America
July 12, 2019 Washington, D.C. United States Capital One Arena 13,397 / 13,894 $1,388,801
July 14, 2019[b] Ottawa Canada LeBreton Flats Park N/a N/a
July 15, 2019 Montreal Bell Centre 15,513 / 16,849 $1,188,160
July 17, 2019 Toronto Scotiabank Arena 15,008 / 15,008 $1,431,089
July 20, 2019 Saint Paul United States Xcel Energy Center 15,029 / 15,029 $1,469,180
July 22, 2019 Winnipeg Canada Bell MTS Place 12,578 / 12,578 $1,058,990
July 24, 2019 Calgary Scotiabank Saddledome 12,369 / 12,369 $1,125,627
July 25, 2019 Edmonton Rogers Place 14,109 / 14,109 $1,403,761
July 27, 2019 Vancouver Rogers Arena 14,169 / 14,169 $1,414,669
July 29, 2019 Everett United States Angel of the Winds Arena 7,793 / 8,077 $802,060
July 30, 2019 Portland Moda Center 13,336 / 13,336 $1,197,171
August 1, 2019 Sacramento Golden 1 Center 12,448 / 12,448 $1,172,741
August 3, 2019 Los Angeles Staples Center 13,282 / 14,158 $1,334,557
August 4, 2019 San Jose SAP Center 13,112 / 13,478 $1,328,286
August 5, 2019 Anaheim Honda Center 12,537 / 12,945 $1,089,354
August 7, 2019 Salt Lake City Vivint Smart Home Arena 12,124 / 12,417 $941,101
August 8, 2019 Denver Pepsi Center 12,489 / 12,978 $1,073,489
August 10, 2019 Chicago United Center 14,971 / 15,311 $1,425,918
August 12, 2019 Detroit Little Caesars Arena 15,959 / 15,959 $1,422,120
August 14, 2019 Boston TD Garden 13,075 / 13,442 $1,265,642
August 15, 2019 Brooklyn Barclays Center 16,524 / 16,524 $2,204,409
August 17, 2019 Philadelphia Wells Fargo Center 14,916 / 15,307 $1,098,765
August 20, 2019 Raleigh PNC Arena 13,422 / 13,422 $1,256,486
August 21, 2019 Atlanta State Farm Arena 11,612 / 11,612 $1,108,964
August 23, 2019 Sunrise BB&T Center 13,538 / 13,538 $1,283,152
August 24, 2019 Orlando Amway Center 13,043 / 13,043 $1,314,467
August 26, 2019 Nashville Bridgestone Arena 13,628 / 13,628 $1,239,888
August 27, 2019 Memphis FedExForum 9,690 / 11,842 $600,281
August 28, 2019 Tulsa BOK Center 9,072 / 9,598 $688,436
August 30, 2019 New Orleans Smoothie King Center 12,514 / 13,428 $1,193,584
August 31, 2019 Houston Toyota Center 12,305 / 12,305 $1,449,011
September 1, 2019 Dallas American Airlines Center 13,634 / 13,634 $1,361,524
September 3, 2019 Lafayette Cajundome 7,628 / 9,203 $435,112
September 4, 2019 Birmingham Legacy Arena 10,498 / 11,315 $822,762
September 6, 2019 St. Louis Enterprise Center 13,496 / 13,496 $1,164,409
September 7, 2019 Kansas City Sprint Center 13,474 / 13,474 $1,199,927
September 8, 2019 Omaha CHI Health Center Arena 12,270 / 13,034 $893,790
September 10, 2019 Indianapolis Bankers Life Fieldhouse 12,269 / 12,269 $955,649
September 11, 2019 Milwaukee Fiserv Forum 11,601 / 11,601 $1,261,850
September 13, 2019 Louisville KFC Yum! Center 14,907 / 14,907 $1,224,299
September 14, 2019 Pittsburgh PPG Paints Arena 13,960 / 13,960 $1,221,912
September 15, 2019 Newark Prudential Center 13,023 / 13,023 $1,879,908
September 16, 2019[c] Hershey Hersheypark Stadium 19,780 / 24,879 $1,254,853
Leg 3 — Asia
October 16, 2019 Osaka Japan Osaka-Jo Hall 10,156 / 10,156 $1,690,048
October 19, 2019 Macau Cotai Arena 11,183 / 11,183 $1,440,701
October 22, 2019 Taipei Taiwan Nangang Exhibition Hall 9,450 / 10,556 $1,158,454
October 24, 2019 Bangkok Thailand Impact Exhibition Hall 5–6 5,579 / 8,681 $774,438
October 26, 2019 Jakarta Indonesia Jakarta International Expo 5,000 / 5,000 $742,950
October 28, 2019 Pasay Philippines Mall of Asia Arena 8,578 / 8,578 $1,434,838
October 30, 2019 Singapore Singapore Indoor Stadium 9,879 / 9,879 $1,705,211
Leg 4 — North America
November 2, 2019 Honolulu United States Blaisdell Arena 23,425 / 25,697 $2,770,610
November 3, 2019
November 5, 2019
November 6, 2019
Leg 5 — Latin America
February 20, 2020 Mexico City Mexico Palacio de los Deportes 43,370 / 43,370 $3,601,893
February 21, 2020
February 22, 2020
February 24, 2020 Monterrey Arena Monterrey 25,442 / 25,442 $1,397,072
February 25, 2020
February 26, 2020 Guadalajara Arena VFG 11,814 / 11,814 $753,390
February 28, 2020 Alajuela Costa Rica Anfiteatro Coca-Cola 11,152 / 11,152 $986,408
March 1, 2020 Bogotá Colombia Movistar Arena 19,990 / 19,990 $1,930,409
March 2, 2020
March 4, 2020 Santiago Chile Estadio Bicentenario de La Florida 40,078 / 40,078 $3,085,858
March 5, 2020
March 7, 2020 Buenos Aires Argentina Campo Argentino de Polo 25,025 / 25,025 $1,620,100
March 8, 2020 Montevideo Uruguay Antel Arena 13,780 / 13,780 $888,018
March 9, 2020
March 11, 2020 Uberlândia Brazil Ginásio Sabiazinho 7,043 / 7,043 $541,487
March 13, 2020 Rio de Janeiro Jeunesse Arena 11,268 / 11,268 $861,213
Leg 6 — North America
April 8, 2022 Las Vegas United States The Colosseum at Caesars Palace 12,223 / 27,773 $1,588,757
April 9, 2022
April 15, 2022
April 16, 2022
May 15, 2022[d] Mexico City Mexico Foro Sol N/a N/a
June 4, 2022 Chula Vista United States North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre 16,551 / 19,767 $993,362
June 5, 2022 Irvine FivePoint Amphitheatre 10,864 / 11,660 $883,187
June 7, 2022 Los Angeles Hollywood Bowl 17,269 / 17,269 $1,905,463
June 9, 2022 Phoenix Ak-Chin Pavilion 16,685 / 19,325 $1,079,101
June 11, 2022 Albuquerque Isleta Amphitheater 13,109 / 15,291 $767,050
June 13, 2022 Austin Germania Inscurance Amphitheater 9,836 / 12,512 $668,143
June 14, 2022 The Woodlands Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion 16,346 / 16,346 $1,197,039
June 15, 2022 Irving Toyota Music Factory 7,825 / 7,879 $818,171
June 17, 2022 Rogers Walmart Arkansas Music Pavilion 10,795 / 10,825 $795,281
June 20, 2022 Jacksonville VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena 10,672 / 10,672 $1,133,884
June 21, 2022 Tampa MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre 18,239 / 18,239 $1,333,131
June 22, 2022 West Palm Beach iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre 17,716 / 17,716 $1,163,629
June 24, 2022 Charlotte PNC Music Pavilion 18,353 / 18,353 $1,115,506
June 25, 2022 Raleigh Coastal Credit Union Music Park 15,150 / 15,150 $794,074
June 28, 2022 Alpharetta Ameris Bank Amphitheatre 11,736 / 12,065 $837,259
July 1, 2022 Toronto Canada Budweiser Stage 31,561 / 31,896 $2,241,040
July 2, 2022
July 3, 2022 Darien Center United States Darien Lake Performing Arts Center 14,179 / 21,780 $811,435
July 5, 2022 Burgettstown The Pavilion at Star Lake 13,849 / 23,039 $629,679
July 6, 2022 Cuyahoga Falls Blossom Music Center 18,351 / 19,726 $1,082,838
July 8, 2022 Milwaukee American Family Insurance Amphitheater
July 10, 2022 Noblesville Ruoff Music Center 21,317 / 23,712 $1,081,313
July 13, 2022 Virginia Beach Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater 15,197 / 19,785 $794,098
July 14, 2022 Camden Freedom Mortgage Pavilion 18,122 / 24,948 $1,108,622
July 16, 2022 Wantagh Jones Beach Theater 13,619 / 13,619 $1,360,916
July 17, 2022 Hartford Xfinity Theatre 15,071 / 24,222 $865,983
July 19, 2022 Holmdel Township PNC Bank Arts Center 17,168 / 17,168 $1,212,986
July 20, 2022 Mansfield Xfinity Center 15,518 / 19,537 $1,137,466
July 21, 2022 Bangor Darling's Waterfront Pavilion 9,652 / 10,969 $732,460
July 23, 2022 Saratoga Springs Saratoga Performing Arts Center 16,656 / 24,998 $857,344
July 24, 2022 Bethel Bethel Woods Center for the Arts 10,952 / 15,991 $757,391
July 26, 2022 Cincinnati Riverbend Music Center 13,201 / 20,372 $759,272
July 28, 2022 Clarkston Pine Knob Music Theatre 14,761 / 14,761 $1,111,933
July 29, 2022 Tinley Park Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre 25,522 / 25,522 $1,421,553
July 30, 2022 Maryland Heights Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre 18,978 / 19,066 $1,049,750
August 2, 2022 Greenwood Village Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre
August 4, 2022 West Valley City USANA Amphitheatre 20,273 / 20,544 $1,052,662
August 6, 2022 Wheatland Toyota Amphitheatre 13,812 / 18,500 $686,861
August 7, 2022 Mountain View Shoreline Amphitheatre 20,698 / 22,820 $1,004,645
August 9, 2022 Concord Concord Pavilion 12,397 / 12,715 $704,266
August 12, 2022 Auburn White River Amphitheatre 15,854 / 16,004 $1,014,662
August 19, 2022 Nampa Ford Idaho Center 7,714 / 9,465 $563,112
August 21, 2022 Spokane Spokane Arena 9,749 / 11,020 $763,683
August 22, 2022 Portland Moda Center 11,133 / 12,715 $1,073,536
August 24, 2022 Vancouver Canada Rogers Arena 13,545 / 13,545 $1,140,289
August 26, 2022 Edmonton Rogers Place 13,767 / 13,767 $1,098,144
August 27, 2022 Saskatoon SaskTel Centre 12,210 / 12,210 $896,438
August 29, 2022 Winnipeg Canada Life Centre 11,351 / 11,616 $851,988
September 1, 2022 Ottawa Canadian Tire Centre 11,757 / 12,137 $1,166,585
September 2, 2022 Quebec City Videotron Centre 12,385 / 13,190 $982,828
September 3, 2022 Montreal Bell Centre 14,914 / 14,914 $1,228,612
September 5, 2022[e] Bristow United States Jiffy Lube Live 18,177 / 22,552 $1,146,754
September 6, 2022 Lexington Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center 12,582 / 12,582 $1,145,814
September 8, 2022 Nashville Bridgestone Arena 13,130 / 13,558 $1,247,834
September 9, 2022 Memphis FedExForum 9,772 / 14,648 $807,247
September 11, 2022 Sioux Falls Denny Sanford Premier Center 9,874 / 10,785 $1,102,122
September 13, 2022 Wichita Intrust Bank Arena 9,498 / 11,630 $885,870
September 14, 2022 Oklahoma City Paycom Center 10,162 / 13,073 $905,389
Leg 7 — Europe
October 3, 2022 Lisbon Portugal Altice Arena 18,471 / 18,471 $962,914
October 4, 2022 Madrid Spain WiZink Center 15,262 / 15,262 $1,237,579
October 6, 2022 Barcelona Palau Sant Jordi 17,833 / 17,833 $1,482,792
October 8, 2022 Paris France Accor Arena 13,493 / 14,450 $975,472
October 9, 2022 Amsterdam Netherlands Ziggo Dome 16,712 / 16,712 $1,126,594
October 10, 2022 Cologne Germany Lanxess Arena 32,632 / 32,632[f] $2,844,819[f]
October 12, 2022 Berlin Mercedes-Benz Arena 26,499 / 27,257 $2,448,040
October 13, 2022
October 15, 2022 Hanover ZAG-Arena 10,749 / 10,860 $1,008,448
October 17, 2022 Mannheim SAP Arena 22,064 / 22,186 $2,004,363
October 18, 2022
October 20, 2022 Munich Olympiahalle 25,383 / 25,383 $2,420,646
October 21, 2022
October 22, 2022 Bologna Italy Unipol Arena 12,848 / 12,848 $937,061
October 24, 2022 Hamburg Germany Barclays Arena 22,279 / 22,279 $2,097,570
October 25, 2022
October 27, 2022 Zürich Switzerland Hallenstadion 12,872 / 12,872 $1,382,379
October 29, 2022 Krakow Poland Tauron Arena 17,817 / 18,199 $1,219,385
October 30, 2022 Leipzig Germany Arena Leipzig 10,273 / 10,273 $905,139
October 31, 2022 Cologne Lanxess Arena [f] [f]
November 2, 2022 Budapest Hungary László Papp Budapest Sports Arena 13,146 / 13,346 $784,903
November 4, 2022 Dortmund Germany Westfallenhallen 11,105 / 11,187 $1,059,949
November 6, 2022 London England The O2 Arena 15,840 / 15,840 $1,417,721
November 8, 2022 Manchester AO Arena 12,677 / 13,135 $1,143,598
November 10, 2022 Antwerp Belgium Sportpaleis 16,780 / 16,780 $1,331,946
Leg 8 — United States[g]
December 6, 2022 Detroit United States Little Caesers Arena
December 9, 2022 New York City Madison Square Garden
December 11, 2022 Boston TD Garden
December 16, 2022 Tampa Amalie Arena
December 18, 2022 Sunrise FLA Live Arena
Leg 9 — South America
January 25, 2023 Curitiba Brazil Pedreira Paulo Leminski
January 27, 2023 São Paulo Allianz Parque
January 28, 2023
January 29, 2023 Belo Horizonte Esplanada do Mineirão
February 1, 2023 Viña del Mar Chile Estadio Sausalito
Leg 10 — Asia
February 14, 2023 Tokyo Japan Ariake Arena
February 15, 2023
February 16, 2023
February 18, 2023 Kaohsiung Taiwan Kaohsiung Arena
February 20, 2023 Pasay Philippines Mall of Asia Arena
February 22, 2023 Singapore Singapore Indoor Stadium
Leg 11 — Oceania
February 25, 2023 Perth Australia RAC Arena
February 28, 2023 Melbourne Rod Laver Arena
March 1, 2023
March 4, 2023 Sydney Qudos Bank Arena
March 5, 2023
March 8, 2023 Brisbane Brisbane Entertainment Centre
March 11, 2023 Auckland New Zealand Spark Arena
Leg 12 — Asia
March 14, 2023 Hong Kong AsiaWorld Arena
March 15, 2023
Leg 13 — Europe
April 28, 2023 Reykjavík Iceland Laugardalshöll
Leg 14 — Africa
May 1, 2023 Cairo Egypt Zed East by Ora
Leg 15 — Asia
May 4, 2023 Mumbai India JIO Gardens
May 5, 2023 New Delhi Airia Mall
Leg 16 — Middle East
May 7, 2023 Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates Etihad Arena
May 9, 2023 Sakhir Bahrain Al Dana Amphitheatre
May 11, 2023 Jeddah Saudi Arabia F1 Concert Zone
Leg 17 — South Africa
May 16, 2023 Cape Town South Africa Grand Arena at GrandWest Casino
May 17, 2023
May 19, 2023 Pretoria SunBet Arena at Time Square
May 20, 2023
Leg 18 — Europe & Middle East
September 13, 2024 Hockenheim Germany Hockenheim Ring
October 23, 2024 Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates Etihad Arena
Total 2,361,102[a] $193,387,406[a]

Cancelled shows

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May 13,2023 Tel Aviv 2023 Gaza–Israel clashes Live Park

See also

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Notes

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References

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from Grokipedia
The DNA World Tour was the tenth major concert tour by the American boy band , undertaken in support of their tenth studio album, DNA (2019), which debuted at number one on the chart. Produced by Live Nation, the tour launched on May 11, 2019, at the Altice Arena in , , and featured a setlist blending classic hits like "" and "Everybody (Backstreet's Back)" with new tracks from DNA, including the title song and "No One Else". It marked the group's largest arena tour in 18 years, drawing massive crowds across , , , , , and . The tour's initial leg was highly successful, ranking as the 12th highest-grossing worldwide of 2019 according to , with a reported gross of $100.2 million from nearly 1.1 million tickets sold across dozens of dates. However, following their performance on March 13, 2020, in Rio de Janeiro, , the remaining dates—including further South American shows and the planned North American leg—were postponed indefinitely due to the global . The resumed touring in April 2022 with additional North American dates, followed by further legs in , , , , , and the , ultimately concluding on October 23, 2024, at the in , . Throughout its run, the DNA World Tour showcased the band's enduring popularity, with sold-out arenas and amphitheaters highlighting elaborate staging, choreography, and fan interactions, such as Brian Littrell's son Baylee joining as an in select markets. The production emphasized themes of connection and legacy, aligning with the album's motifs of relationships and identity, and contributed significantly to the group's career milestone of over 130 million albums sold worldwide.

Background and Announcement

Announcement

The Backstreet Boys officially announced the DNA World Tour on November 9, 2018, via social media platforms and a press release, revealing it as a major comeback event tied to their tenth studio album, DNA. The announcement coincided with the release of the lead single "Chances" from the album. The group described the tour as their biggest arena production in 18 years, emphasizing a fresh integration of new tracks from the upcoming album with their signature hits to celebrate their enduring brotherhood and musical evolution. Band member Brian Littrell stated, "The journey is ongoing with us and there is so much left to do... This tour and album are a part of that," highlighting the project's role in supporting the DNA release scheduled for January 25, 2019. The initial scope encompassed a 70-date arena tour kicking off on May 11, 2019, at the Altice Arena in , , with planned stops across and , and intentions to expand to , , and in subsequent legs. Produced by Live Nation, the tour was positioned as a global celebration of the band's legacy, blending high-energy performances with themes from DNA that explore personal identity and interpersonal relationships. Fan club pre-sales for the tour began on November 10, 2018, at 10 a.m. local venue time, running through November 13, 2018, followed by general public sales starting November 14, 2018, via Live Nation and Ticketmaster. The reveal sparked immediate enthusiasm from fans worldwide, with pre-sale demand surging and several European dates, such as shows in Lisbon and Manchester, approaching sell-out status shortly after tickets became available. This buzz underscored the band's lasting appeal, as evidenced by the rapid uptake in priority access bundles linked to album pre-orders.

Album Promotion Tie-In

The DNA World Tour served as a direct extension of the promotional campaign for the Backstreet Boys' tenth studio album, DNA, released on January 25, 2019, by integrating key tracks from the album into the concert's narrative and setlist to emphasize themes of connection and evolution in the band's career. Songs such as "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" and "Nobody Else" were prominently featured, with "Nobody Else" performed as a solo spotlight for Brian Littrell, weaving the album's emotional ballads and upbeat anthems into a broader storyline that blended new material with the group's classic hits. This integration highlighted the album's motifs of personal growth and unbreakable bonds, positioning the tour as a live embodiment of DNA's core message. Promotional materials for the tour closely mirrored the DNA album's aesthetic, with posters, videos, and advertisements incorporating the album's distinctive double-helix artwork and vibrant color palette to create a unified visual identity. These elements were rolled out starting in late alongside the album announcement, including official tour trailers and TV spots that showcased snippets of DNA tracks performed live. In , ticket purchases for the initial leg included a physical copy of the DNA album, further tying the tour economically to the record's sales push. The band amplified the campaign through high-profile media appearances, such as their November 19, 2018, segment on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, where they hyped the upcoming tour and performed early previews of DNA material to build anticipation among fans. Merchandise launches complemented this effort, with DNA-themed tour apparel—including t-shirts, hoodies, and collectibles featuring album-inspired graphics—announced concurrently with the initial tour dates and made available via the official Backstreet Boys store. Regionally, promotions were tailored for markets like , where fan demand prompted the addition of a dedicated leg in 2020, with announcements emphasizing local pre-sales and ticket availability to engage Spanish-speaking audiences through customized outreach and venue partnerships. This approach included bilingual elements in digital ads and on-site materials to resonate with the region's enthusiastic fanbase.

Concert Production

Set List

The DNA World Tour's core set list consisted of 33 songs performed over approximately two hours, blending classic hits with selections from the group's 2019 album DNA. The show opened with an intro segment of "Everyone" transitioning into "I Wanna Be With You," setting an energetic tone with high-production visuals, and closed with the anthemic "Larger Than Life" as the final encore. Six tracks from the DNA album were prominently featured, including "Nobody," "Chances," and "Passion," which highlighted the group's contemporary sound alongside their established catalog. These inclusions were integrated throughout the performance, often with solo or duet segments to showcase individual members' vocals, such as Brian Littrell on "Nobody Else" and a duet on "Passion" by AJ McLean and Kevin Richardson. Regional adaptations added cultural resonance to the tour. In Latin American countries such as Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay—but not in Brazil—the group performed a Spanish-language version of "Anywhere for You" titled "Donde Quieras Yo Iré," often paired with "Breathe" for an emotional segment. In Asia, additional fan-favorite hits like "Shape of My Heart" were included in the set list, as seen in performances in Manila and Jakarta, to cater to local audiences' preferences. "Breathe" was featured throughout the tour and often served as a dedicated encore piece or tribute segment, appearing in approximately 60% of shows and enhancing the emotional close without major restructuring. A representative example is the August 26, 2019, performance at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee, which exemplified the standard structure with 33 songs. The set opened with "Everyone" into "I Wanna Be With You," followed by "The Call," "Don't Want You Back," "Nobody Else" (Brian Littrell solo), "New Love," "Get Down (You're the One for Me)," and "Chateau" (Howie Dorough solo). It continued with classics like "Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely," "Incomplete," "Quit Playing Games (With My Heart)," and DNA tracks such as "Chances" and "No Place," building to solos including Nick Carter on "The Way It Was" and an AJ McLean and Kevin Richardson duet on "Passion." The performance incorporated medleys and transitions, culminating in encores of "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" and "Larger Than Life."

Staging and Visuals

The stage design for the Backstreet Boys' DNA World Tour incorporated a multi-level setup with LED screens configured to form DNA helix motifs, directly inspired by the album's featuring the band members ascending spiral staircases symbolizing genetic strands. This thematic element created an immersive environment that tied into the tour's core concept of exploring the group's musical "DNA," with a prominent V-shaped moving LED screen and large upstage enhancing the dynamic visuals during performances. The design, overseen by production designer , included automated set pieces like a rotating "vortex" structure to evoke the twisting , allowing for fluid transitions across the . Lighting and effects were provided by PRG, featuring rigs with more than 200 fixtures, including 66 PRG Edge beam/spot/ units, 41 VL4000 BeamWashes, and 63 Ayrton MagicBlade-R LED bar fixtures, programmed by Joey Troup under lighting designer Graham Anderson to synchronize with the music's energy. from ER Productions were integrated during high-energy performances, while confetti cannons activated during the encores, showering the in celebration of hits like "Larger Than Life." These effects, combined with lasers from ER Productions, contributed to the tour's high-production spectacle across its global run. Video production was handled by creative directors Rich + Tone Talauega, with custom visuals crafted by videographer Edward Platero of Platero Visual, incorporating 3D mapping projections during the "DNA" performance to project swirling genetic patterns and abstract animations onto the stage and screens. The setup utilized PRG's WinVision 9mm LED panels for the V-screen and rear wall, delivering high-resolution content that adapted to the venue's scale and enhanced song transitions with thematic overlays. The band executed five costume changes per show, curated to blend sleek modern suits with nostalgic elements echoing their 1990s and early tours, such as metallic accents and coordinated color schemes in all-white or galactic black ensembles that paid homage to past eras while fitting the contemporary pop aesthetic. These quick backstage swaps, often visible to the audience, maintained the show's pacing and visual variety. The sound system employed an Adamson E-Series configuration, supplied by Sound Image, to deliver consistent arena-filling audio across the tour's 220 shows, with mains consisting of 18 E15 cabinets per side and subs for robust low-end support, ensuring clarity for vocals and in diverse venues worldwide. Systems engineer Cameron Whaley utilized Adamson’s AV software for initial modeling to optimize coverage.

Support and Logistics

Opening Acts

The DNA World Tour featured a variety of opening acts tailored to different regions, selected to complement the ' pop sound and engage diverse audiences. In the initial North American leg of 2019, , the 16-year-old son of band member and an emerging country artist, served as the primary opener for select dates, performing a mix of original songs like "Don't Need the Whiskey" and covers to build energy for the headliners. Regional variations included DJ and producer KnowleDJ for most European dates in 2019 and 2022, delivering high-energy mashups and remixes of 90s hits, tech house tracks, and contemporary pop to hype international crowds. In the 2022 North American extension, Australian singer-songwriter Delta Goodrem took over as opener from June 4 to July 30, showcasing pop-rock originals such as "Lost Without You" and "In This Life" alongside covers to appeal to a broad demographic. For the 2023 Australian leg, Perth native Samantha Jade opened the shows, performing upbeat pop tracks like "What You've Done to Me" and "Always" to connect with local fans through her X Factor-winning style. In New Zealand dates that year, there was no opening act. For the 2023 Latin American leg, local acts such as Mic Lowry in some South American shows provided support. The 2024 Abu Dhabi performance had no opening act. Opening performances generally lasted 25-30 minutes, focusing on concise pop, , or rock-infused sets designed to warm up venues without overshadowing the main event, as seen in Baylee Littrell's 25-minute slot in Memphis and similar timings reported across tours. Baylee's involvement added a familial touch, highlighting intergenerational ties within the ' legacy, though no other band relatives made regular guest appearances. The selection and coordination of these openers were handled by tour promoter Live Nation, prioritizing artists whose styles and demographics aligned with the Backstreet Boys' fanbase to ensure smooth transitions and enhanced overall show dynamics.

Tour Legs and Itinerary

The DNA World Tour was divided into 11 legs, encompassing over 210 shows across six continents from May 2019 to October 2024. The tour's phases began with performances in and in 2019, followed by a pause in March 2020 due to the , which postponed numerous dates. It resumed in 2022 with additional n dates after initial residencies, and extended into , , , , , and the in 2023 and 2024 to complete the global itinerary. Key milestones included the opening show on May 11, 2019, at Altice Arena in , , which drew approximately 20,000 attendees and set the tone for the tour's high-energy production. The tour concluded with its final performance on October 23, 2024, at in , , marking the end of nearly six years of intermittent touring. The majority of concerts took place in arenas, such as London's and New York's , allowing for intimate yet large-scale experiences with capacities often exceeding 15,000. Travel logistics were managed efficiently, with the band utilizing private jets for intercontinental moves, coordinated by promoter Live Nation to ensure seamless transitions between regions.

Reception and Performance

Critical Reviews

The ' DNA World Tour received widespread acclaim from critics for its high-energy performances and seamless blend of nostalgic hits with new material from the 2019 album DNA. Reviewers frequently highlighted the band's enduring vocal prowess and stage presence, even as they navigated and personal challenges. For instance, in a 2019 review of their show, praised the group for remaining in "good shape" with a "back catalogue of weapons-grade catchiness," emphasizing their ability to command teenage-level enthusiasm from audiences. Subsequent legs of the tour, including the 2022 European dates, continued to earn positive feedback, particularly for emotional depth and technical execution. The Guardian's coverage of their performance described a "flawless set" suffused with audience sympathy following the death of Carter's brother , rewarding fans with "immaculate harmonies" and heartfelt interactions. Variety echoed this sentiment in 2019, calling the production the "most -like show yet," with standout moments of that captivated multigenerational crowds. While overwhelmingly positive, some critiques noted minor limitations in translating the album's subtler tracks to arena-scale . , in its roundup of highlights, lauded the tour as a "spectacle everyone—BSB diehard or not—should see," but implicitly acknowledged the emphasis on high-octane classics over nuanced newer songs to maintain momentum. This focus contributed to the tour's commercial success, with many dates selling out and underscoring its broad appeal. Overall, professional outlets consistently rated the shows highly, affirming the ' status as pop enduring icons.

Commercial Achievements

The DNA World Tour achieved significant commercial success, grossing a total of $239.3 million from the sale of 2.81 million tickets across 215 shows (as of 2023). This figure underscores the enduring popularity of the , with the tour ranking as the 12th highest-grossing worldwide in 2019 according to , with $100.2 million from nearly 1.1 million tickets sold. It also marked the highest-grossing tour that year for veteran acts, highlighting the group's ability to draw large audiences two decades into their career. Several record-breaking moments contributed to the tour's financial impact, including the show in 2023, which sold out in just six hours and became one of the fastest sell-outs in UAE history. Per-leg highlights further demonstrated the tour's strength, with the 2019 leg generating $50 million in revenue from sold-out arenas. The 2023 extension added to the overall gross, fueled by high demand in cities like São Paulo and Santiago. Post-resumption rankings from reflected sustained momentum, placing the tour #22 in 2022 with $57.6 million and #20 in 2023 with $34.8 million; the tour extended into 2024 with additional dates in and . Merchandise sales provided an additional revenue stream through DNA-themed items such as apparel and accessories sold at venues.

Tour Schedule

Completed Shows

The DNA World Tour's completed shows spanned from May 11, 2019, to May 20, 2023, encompassing 218 performances across 11 legs in , , , , , and the . The tour's initial European leg launched the production with high-energy arena shows, followed by an extensive run that integrated festival appearances and faced weather-related adjustments. Subsequent legs in and marked the pre-pandemic phase, culminating in as the final shows before a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19. Resumption in began with a residency and continued through amphitheater dates, a European return in late , and additional international extensions through 2023, drawing peak crowds at venues like in .

2019 European Leg

The tour opened in Europe with 26 shows from May to June 2019, focusing on major arenas and generating strong fan turnout across the continent.
DateCityCountryVenue
May 11, 2019Altice Arena
May 13, 2019WiZink Center
May 15, 2019Mediolanum Forum
May 17, 2019
May 19, 2019AccorHotels Arena
May 21, 2019TUI Arena
May 22, 2019
May 23, 2019
May 25, 2019
May 27, 2019
May 28, 2019
May 29, 2019Mercedes-Benz Arena
May 31, 2019
June 1, 2019
June 2, 2019Ericsson Globe
June 5, 2019Hartwall Arena
June 8, 2019
June 10, 2019
June 11, 20193Arena
June 15, 2019SSE Hydro
June 16, 2019Birmingham
June 17–18, 2019
June 20, 2019
June 21, 2019ZurichHallenstadion
June 22, 2019O2 Arena
June 24, 2019Torwar Hall
June 25, 2019 Budapest Sports Arena
Notable among these was the June 10 show in , which highlighted the tour's dynamic staging in a key market.

2019 North American Leg

This leg featured 40 shows from July to September 2019, emphasizing large arenas and amphitheaters, with an integration into the on July 14 at LeBreton Flats Park, where the group performed a festival-style set to over 20,000 attendees. A weather incident occurred on August 18 in , when thunderstorms forced an evacuation after two songs; the show was rescheduled and completed on September 16 at without further issues.
DateCityCountryVenue
July 12, 2019Washington, D.C.USACapital One Arena
July 14, 2019OttawaCanadaLeBreton Flats Park (Bluesfest)
July 15, 2019MontrealCanadaBell Centre
July 17, 2019TorontoCanadaScotiabank Arena
July 20, 2019St. PaulUSAXcel Energy Center
July 22, 2019WinnipegCanadaBell MTS Place
July 24, 2019CalgaryCanadaScotiabank Saddledome
July 25, 2019EdmontonCanadaRogers Place
July 27, 2019VancouverCanadaRogers Arena
July 29, 2019EverettUSAAngel of the Winds Arena
July 30, 2019PortlandUSAModa Center
August 1, 2019SacramentoUSAGolden 1 Center
August 3, 2019Los AngelesUSAStaples Center
August 4, 2019San JoseUSASAP Center
August 5, 2019AnaheimUSAHonda Center
August 7, 2019Salt Lake CityUSAVivint Arena
August 8, 2019DenverUSAPepsi Center
August 10, 2019ChicagoUSAUnited Center
August 12, 2019DetroitUSALittle Caesars Arena
August 14, 2019BostonUSATD Garden
August 15, 2019BrooklynUSABarclays Center
August 17, 2019PhiladelphiaUSAWells Fargo Center
August 20, 2019RaleighUSAPNC Arena
August 21, 2019AtlantaUSAState Farm Arena
August 23, 2019SunriseUSABB&T Center
August 24, 2019OrlandoUSAAmway Center
August 26, 2019NashvilleUSABridgestone Arena
August 27, 2019MemphisUSAFedEx Forum
August 28, 2019TulsaUSABOK Center
August 30, 2019New OrleansUSASmoothie King Center
August 31, 2019HoustonUSAToyota Center
September 1, 2019DallasUSAAmerican Airlines Center
September 3, 2019LafayetteUSACajundome
September 4, 2019BirminghamUSALegacy Arena at BJCC
September 6, 2019St. LouisUSAEnterprise Center
September 7, 2019Kansas CityUSASprint Center
September 8, 2019OmahaUSACHI Health Center
September 10, 2019IndianapolisUSABankers Life Fieldhouse
September 11, 2019MilwaukeeUSAFiserv Forum
September 13, 2019LouisvilleUSAKFC Yum! Center
September 14, 2019PittsburghUSAPPG Paints Arena
September 15, 2019NewarkUSAPrudential Center
September 16, 2019HersheyUSAHersheypark Stadium (rescheduled)
The leg achieved significant commercial success, with 95 shows across 2019 grossing $92.3 million and attracting 999,242 attendees overall.

2019 Asian Leg

Ten shows from October to November 2019 covered key markets in East and , with strong demand in and .
DateCityCountryVenue
October 16, 2019
October 18, 2019
October 19, 2019
October 22, 2019
October 24, 2019Impact Arena
October 26, 2019
October 28, 2019Mall of Asia Arena
October 30, 2019
November 2–3, 2019

2020 Latin American Leg

This leg, from February to March 2020, included 15 shows and served as the tour's pre-pandemic finale. The Mexico City performances on February 20–22 at Palacio de los Deportes drew 43,370 attendees across three sold-out nights, marking a high-attendance highlight and the last shows before the global pause.
DateCityCountryVenue
February 20–22, 2020Mexico CityMexicoPalacio de los Deportes
February 24–25, 2020MonterreyMexicoArena Monterrey
February 26, 2020GuadalajaraMexicoArena VFG
February 28, 2020AlajuelaCosta RicaAnfiteatro Coca-Cola
March 1–2, 2020BogotáColombiaMovistar Arena
March 4–5, 2020SantiagoChileEstadio Bicentenario La Florida
March 7, 2020Buenos AiresArgentinaCampo Argentino de Polo
March 8, 2020MontevideoUruguayAntel Arena
March 11, 2020UberlândiaBrazilGinásio Municipal Tancredo Neves
March 13, 2020Rio de JaneiroBrazilJeunesse Arena

2022–2023 Legs (Post-Resumption)

The tour resumed on April 8, 2022, with a four-show residency at in , followed by 38 North American amphitheater dates from June to August 2022. The European leg began on October 3, 2022, in , , with additional shows including on November 8, and extended through 2023 with Australian, Asian, and Middle Eastern dates. The tour concluded with four shows in from May 17–20, 2023, at Sun Arena in . These legs totaled 128 shows, emphasizing outdoor venues and regional expansions. Overall, the completed shows demonstrated the tour's resilience, with rescheduled dates like Hershey ensuring full execution and notable integrations such as Ottawa Bluesfest enhancing accessibility for diverse audiences.

Cancelled and Postponed Dates

The DNA World Tour encountered major disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with all concerts following the March 13, 2020, performance in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, postponed indefinitely. The band announced the postponement of the remaining Latin American and North American dates in May 2020, citing health and safety concerns amid rising global cases. These postponements initially shifted shows to summer 2021, but ongoing pandemic uncertainties led to further delays, with the tour resuming only in April 2022 after rescheduling over 15 affected dates across multiple continents, including North American arenas and international venues. Additional postponements occurred due to weather conditions, such as the July 12, 2022, show at in , which was moved to September 5, 2022, after severe thunderstorms posed safety risks to attendees and crew. Other weather-related delays affected select outdoor performances during the 2022 North American leg, though most were successfully rescheduled without long-term cancellation. A notable outright cancellation took place on May 13, 2023, when the scheduled concert at Live Park in , (near ), was scrapped due to heightened security concerns from the Israel-Gaza conflict, including rocket threats from Gaza; this date was not rescheduled. For unrescheduled cancellations like the Tel Aviv show, full refunds were automatically processed through for all ticket holders, in line with standard policies for non-rescheduled events.

Legacy and Impact

Cultural Significance

The DNA World Tour played a pivotal role in revitalizing interest in boy bands, reinforcing the ' status as pioneers of the and inspiring a surge in global fan engagement that mirrored the organized devotion of contemporary fandoms. Dedicated communities, often drawing parallels to BTS's in their coordinated chants and interactive rituals during shows, expanded the band's influence across diverse audiences, fostering a renewed appreciation for harmonious pop acts from the late and early . This revival was amplified through widespread activity surrounding the tour, which generated extensive fan-shared content and discussions highlighting its energetic performances and nostalgic appeal. Media coverage of the tour extended its reach through behind-the-scenes documentation, including the official "Making of the DNA Tour" video series, which provided intimate glimpses into rehearsals and production, captivating viewers with the band's enduring camaraderie and professionalism. Released across multiple episodes starting in , this content humanized the group's journey and solidified their narrative as resilient pop icons navigating a modern music landscape. Additionally, the tour's generational bridge was evident in its ability to unite , who relived their youth through , with Gen Z attendees discovering the music anew, often attending as families—a dynamic highlighted in post-tour reflections on the event's inclusive vibe. Regionally, the tour stimulated cultural vibrancy, particularly in where the May 2023 concert at Jio World Gardens attracted thousands of enthusiastic fans, creating a nostalgic spectacle that blended Western pop with local fervor through Bollywood-inspired welcomes and massive attendance. The 2023 Middle East leg, with stops in , , and the UAE, marked significant cultural moments by bringing the band's performances to diverse audiences in these regions, promoting cross-cultural appreciation amid growing entertainment scenes; the tour ultimately concluded its run on October 23, 2024, with a final show at in , UAE. Post-tour, the DNA World Tour's momentum influenced veteran acts, contributing to ongoing rumors of an reunion tour, with discussions continuing into 2025, and collaborative ventures like the joint outing by 's and ' in 2024, signaling a broader resurgence of '90s . Its commercial success further evidenced this expansive cultural footprint.

Financial and Attendance Summary

The DNA World Tour generated a total gross revenue of $193.39 million from 2.36 million attendees across shows, averaging approximately per performance. These figures encompass all legs from to 2024, with updated reporting in 2024 for the and segments adding an estimated $40 million to the overall totals. Production costs for the tour were estimated at around $50 million, including stage design, lighting, and , resulting in a net profit of approximately $100 million after expenses such as venue fees and travel. The tour's economic performance outperformed several prior outings, such as the 2001 , which grossed $315 million but faced higher operational costs relative to revenue in its era; it also ranked among the top 10 grossing tours of according to , with the initial leg alone earning $100.2 million. Beyond direct earnings, the tour contributed to local economies through venue revenue and tourism boosts in regions like the . Despite disruptions from the that postponed dates in 2020 and beyond, the rescheduled legs, including the 2024 finale, helped maintain strong overall financial outcomes.

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