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| Tour by Backstreet Boys | |
Promotional poster for the tour | |
| Associated album | DNA |
|---|---|
| Start date | May 11, 2019 |
| End date | October 23, 2024 |
| Legs | 12 |
| No. of shows | 220 |
| Attendance | 2.36 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
[edit]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
[edit]- KnowleDJ (Europe, most dates)[10]
- Baylee Littrell (North America, select dates)[11]
- Delta Goodrem (North America, June 2, 2022 - July 30, 2022) [12]
Set list
[edit]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.
- "Everyone" / "I Wanna Be With You"
- "The Call"
- "Don't Want You Back"
- "Nobody Else" (Brian Littrell solo)
- "New Love"
- "Get Down (You're the One for Me)"
- "Chateau" (Howie Dorough solo)
- "Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely"
- "Incomplete"
- "Undone"
- "More than That"
- "The Way It Was" (Nick Carter solo)
- "Chances"
- "Shape of My Heart"
- "Drowning"
- "Passionate" (Kevin Richardson and AJ McLean duet)
- "Quit Playing Games (with My Heart)"
- "As Long as You Love Me"
- "No Place"
- "Breathe"
- "Don't Wanna Lose You Now"
- "I'll Never Break Your Heart"
- "All I Have to Give"
- "Everybody (Backstreet's Back)"
- "We've Got It Goin' On"
- "It's Gotta Be You"
- "That's the Way I Like It"
- "Get Another Boyfriend"
- "The One"
- "I Want It That Way"
- Encore
Notes
[edit]- The Spanish version of "Anywhere for You" was performed in Latin America except in Brazil.
Reception
[edit]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
[edit]| 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
[edit]| May 13,2023 | Tel Aviv | 2023 Gaza–Israel clashes | Live Park |
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See also
[edit]Notes
[edit]- ^ a b c d From 182 reported dates.
- ^ The concert in Ottawa on July 14, 2019, was part of the Ottawa Bluesfest.[31]
- ^ The concert in Hershey on August 18, 2019, was postponed due to a thunderstorm. The band performed two songs before the show was postponed and rescheduled for September 16, 2019.[32][33]
- ^ The May 15, 2022, concert in Mexico City was part of Tecate Emblema 2022 Festival.
- ^ The concert in Bristow on July 12, 2022, was postponed due to a thunderstorm. The concert was rescheduled for September 5, 2022.[34][35]
- ^ a b c d The attendance and box revenue is representative of the shows on October 10 and October 31.
- ^ The following dates were part of iHeartRadio's Jingle Ball Tour 2022.
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DNA World Tour
View on GrokipediaBackground 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.[9][10] 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.[11] 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.[11] The initial scope encompassed a 70-date arena tour kicking off on May 11, 2019, at the Altice Arena in Lisbon, Portugal, with planned stops across Europe and North America, and intentions to expand to Asia, Australia, and Latin America in subsequent legs.[12][13] 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.[14][15] 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.[16][17] 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.[18][19] This buzz underscored the band's lasting appeal, as evidenced by the rapid uptake in priority access bundles linked to album pre-orders.[14]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.[20] 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.[1] 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 2018 alongside the album announcement, including official tour trailers and TV spots that showcased snippets of DNA tracks performed live.[21] In North America, 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.[22] 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.[23] Regionally, promotions were tailored for markets like Latin America, 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 social media outreach and venue partnerships.[24] This approach included bilingual elements in digital ads and on-site materials to resonate with the region's enthusiastic fanbase.[25]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.[26][27] 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.[28][29][20] 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.[30][31][32][33][34] "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.[35][36][37] 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."[27][38][39]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 cover art 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 video wall enhancing the dynamic visuals during performances. The design, overseen by production designer Dan Mercer, included automated set pieces like a rotating "vortex" structure to evoke the twisting helix, allowing for fluid transitions across the arena stage.[40][41][42] Lighting and effects were provided by PRG, featuring rigs with more than 200 fixtures, including 66 PRG Icon Edge beam/spot/wash units, 41 Vari-Lite 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. Pyrotechnics from ER Productions were integrated during high-energy performances, while confetti cannons activated during the encores, showering the audience 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.[40][43][44] 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.[42][45][46] The band executed five costume changes per show, curated to blend sleek modern suits with nostalgic elements echoing their 1990s and early 2000s 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.[47][43][48] 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 instrumentation in diverse venues worldwide. Systems engineer Cameron Whaley utilized Adamson’s Blueprint AV software for initial modeling to optimize coverage.[49][50][51]Support and Logistics
Opening Acts
The DNA World Tour featured a variety of opening acts tailored to different regions, selected to complement the Backstreet Boys' pop sound and engage diverse audiences. In the initial North American leg of 2019, Baylee Littrell, the 16-year-old son of band member Brian Littrell 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.[52][53] 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.[54][55] 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.[56][57] 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.[58][59] 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, country, 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.[60][61] Baylee's involvement added a familial touch, highlighting intergenerational ties within the Backstreet Boys' legacy, though no other band relatives made regular guest appearances.[62] 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.[63][64]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.[51] The tour's phases began with performances in Europe and North America in 2019, followed by a pause in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which postponed numerous dates.[65] It resumed in 2022 with additional North American dates after initial residencies, and extended into Europe, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa, and the Middle East in 2023 and 2024 to complete the global itinerary.[8] Key milestones included the opening show on May 11, 2019, at Altice Arena in Lisbon, Portugal, which drew approximately 20,000 attendees and set the tone for the tour's high-energy production.[66] The tour concluded with its final performance on October 23, 2024, at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, marking the end of nearly six years of intermittent touring.[67] The majority of concerts took place in arenas, such as London's O2 Arena and New York's Madison Square Garden, allowing for intimate yet large-scale experiences with capacities often exceeding 15,000.[63] 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.[68][69]Reception and Performance
Critical Reviews
The Backstreet Boys' 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 middle age and personal challenges. For instance, in a 2019 review of their Manchester Arena show, The Guardian 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.[70] 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 O2 Arena performance described a "flawless set" suffused with audience sympathy following the death of Nick Carter's brother Aaron, rewarding fans with "immaculate harmonies" and heartfelt interactions.[71] Variety echoed this sentiment in 2019, calling the production the "most ‘Millennium’-like show yet," with standout moments of nostalgia that captivated multigenerational crowds.[43] While overwhelmingly positive, some critiques noted minor limitations in translating the album's subtler tracks to arena-scale spectacles. Billboard, in its 2019 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.[72] 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 Backstreet Boys' 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).[66] This figure underscores the enduring popularity of the Backstreet Boys, with the tour ranking as the 12th highest-grossing worldwide in 2019 according to Pollstar, with $100.2 million from nearly 1.1 million tickets sold.[73] 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.[74] Several record-breaking moments contributed to the tour's financial impact, including the Abu Dhabi show in 2023, which sold out in just six hours and became one of the fastest sell-outs in UAE history.[75] Per-leg highlights further demonstrated the tour's strength, with the 2019 North America leg generating $50 million in revenue from sold-out arenas.[74] The 2023 Latin America extension added to the overall gross, fueled by high demand in cities like São Paulo and Santiago.[76] Post-resumption rankings from Pollstar 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 Mexico and Abu Dhabi.[77][76] Merchandise sales provided an additional revenue stream through DNA-themed items such as apparel and accessories sold at venues.[65]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 Europe, North America, Asia, Latin America, Australia, and the Middle East. The tour's initial European leg launched the production with high-energy arena shows, followed by an extensive North American run that integrated festival appearances and faced weather-related adjustments. Subsequent legs in Asia and Latin America marked the pre-pandemic phase, culminating in Mexico City as the final shows before a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19. Resumption in 2022 began with a Las Vegas residency and continued through North American amphitheater dates, a European return in late 2022, and additional international extensions through 2023, drawing peak crowds at venues like Palacio de los Deportes in Mexico City.[66]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.| Date | City | Country | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2019 | Lisbon | Portugal | Altice Arena |
| May 13, 2019 | Madrid | Spain | WiZink Center |
| May 15, 2019 | Milan | Italy | Mediolanum Forum |
| May 17, 2019 | Barcelona | Spain | Palau Sant Jordi |
| May 19, 2019 | Paris | France | AccorHotels Arena |
| May 21, 2019 | Hanover | Germany | TUI Arena |
| May 22, 2019 | Antwerp | Belgium | Sportpaleis |
| May 23, 2019 | Amsterdam | Netherlands | Ziggo Dome |
| May 25, 2019 | Mannheim | Germany | SAP Arena |
| May 27, 2019 | Munich | Germany | Olympiahalle |
| May 28, 2019 | Vienna | Austria | Wiener Stadthalle |
| May 29, 2019 | Berlin | Germany | Mercedes-Benz Arena |
| May 31, 2019 | Gothenburg | Sweden | Scandinavium |
| June 1, 2019 | Oslo | Norway | Oslo Spektrum |
| June 2, 2019 | Stockholm | Sweden | Ericsson Globe |
| June 5, 2019 | Helsinki | Finland | Hartwall Arena |
| June 8, 2019 | Copenhagen | Denmark | Royal Arena |
| June 10, 2019 | Manchester | England | Manchester Arena |
| June 11, 2019 | Dublin | Ireland | 3Arena |
| June 15, 2019 | Glasgow | Scotland | SSE Hydro |
| June 16, 2019 | Birmingham | England | Arena Birmingham |
| June 17–18, 2019 | London | England | The O2 Arena |
| June 20, 2019 | Cologne | Germany | Lanxess Arena |
| June 21, 2019 | Zurich | Switzerland | Hallenstadion |
| June 22, 2019 | Prague | Czech Republic | O2 Arena |
| June 24, 2019 | Warsaw | Poland | Torwar Hall |
| June 25, 2019 | Budapest | Hungary | László Papp Budapest Sports Arena |
2019 North American Leg
This leg featured 40 shows from July to September 2019, emphasizing large arenas and amphitheaters, with an integration into the Ottawa Bluesfest 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 Hershey, Pennsylvania, when thunderstorms forced an evacuation after two songs; the show was rescheduled and completed on September 16 at Hersheypark Stadium without further issues.[78]| Date | City | Country | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 12, 2019 | Washington, D.C. | USA | Capital One Arena |
| July 14, 2019 | Ottawa | Canada | LeBreton Flats Park (Bluesfest) |
| July 15, 2019 | Montreal | Canada | Bell Centre |
| July 17, 2019 | Toronto | Canada | Scotiabank Arena |
| July 20, 2019 | St. Paul | USA | Xcel Energy Center |
| July 22, 2019 | Winnipeg | Canada | Bell MTS Place |
| July 24, 2019 | Calgary | Canada | Scotiabank Saddledome |
| July 25, 2019 | Edmonton | Canada | Rogers Place |
| July 27, 2019 | Vancouver | Canada | Rogers Arena |
| July 29, 2019 | Everett | USA | Angel of the Winds Arena |
| July 30, 2019 | Portland | USA | Moda Center |
| August 1, 2019 | Sacramento | USA | Golden 1 Center |
| August 3, 2019 | Los Angeles | USA | Staples Center |
| August 4, 2019 | San Jose | USA | SAP Center |
| August 5, 2019 | Anaheim | USA | Honda Center |
| August 7, 2019 | Salt Lake City | USA | Vivint Arena |
| August 8, 2019 | Denver | USA | Pepsi Center |
| August 10, 2019 | Chicago | USA | United Center |
| August 12, 2019 | Detroit | USA | Little Caesars Arena |
| August 14, 2019 | Boston | USA | TD Garden |
| August 15, 2019 | Brooklyn | USA | Barclays Center |
| August 17, 2019 | Philadelphia | USA | Wells Fargo Center |
| August 20, 2019 | Raleigh | USA | PNC Arena |
| August 21, 2019 | Atlanta | USA | State Farm Arena |
| August 23, 2019 | Sunrise | USA | BB&T Center |
| August 24, 2019 | Orlando | USA | Amway Center |
| August 26, 2019 | Nashville | USA | Bridgestone Arena |
| August 27, 2019 | Memphis | USA | FedEx Forum |
| August 28, 2019 | Tulsa | USA | BOK Center |
| August 30, 2019 | New Orleans | USA | Smoothie King Center |
| August 31, 2019 | Houston | USA | Toyota Center |
| September 1, 2019 | Dallas | USA | American Airlines Center |
| September 3, 2019 | Lafayette | USA | Cajundome |
| September 4, 2019 | Birmingham | USA | Legacy Arena at BJCC |
| September 6, 2019 | St. Louis | USA | Enterprise Center |
| September 7, 2019 | Kansas City | USA | Sprint Center |
| September 8, 2019 | Omaha | USA | CHI Health Center |
| September 10, 2019 | Indianapolis | USA | Bankers Life Fieldhouse |
| September 11, 2019 | Milwaukee | USA | Fiserv Forum |
| September 13, 2019 | Louisville | USA | KFC Yum! Center |
| September 14, 2019 | Pittsburgh | USA | PPG Paints Arena |
| September 15, 2019 | Newark | USA | Prudential Center |
| September 16, 2019 | Hershey | USA | Hersheypark Stadium (rescheduled) |
2019 Asian Leg
Ten shows from October to November 2019 covered key markets in East and Southeast Asia, with strong demand in Japan and Singapore.| Date | City | Country | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 16, 2019 | Osaka | Japan | Osaka-jō Hall |
| October 18, 2019 | Tokyo | Japan | Nippon Budokan |
| October 19, 2019 | Tokyo | Japan | Nippon Budokan |
| October 22, 2019 | Taipei | Taiwan | Taipei Arena |
| October 24, 2019 | Bangkok | Thailand | Impact Arena |
| October 26, 2019 | Jakarta | Indonesia | Jakarta International Expo |
| October 28, 2019 | Pasay | Philippines | Mall of Asia Arena |
| October 30, 2019 | Singapore | Singapore | Singapore Indoor Stadium |
| November 2–3, 2019 | Honolulu | USA | Neal S. Blaisdell Center |
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.[67]| Date | City | Country | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 20–22, 2020 | Mexico City | Mexico | Palacio de los Deportes |
| February 24–25, 2020 | Monterrey | Mexico | Arena Monterrey |
| February 26, 2020 | Guadalajara | Mexico | Arena VFG |
| February 28, 2020 | Alajuela | Costa Rica | Anfiteatro Coca-Cola |
| March 1–2, 2020 | Bogotá | Colombia | Movistar Arena |
| March 4–5, 2020 | Santiago | Chile | Estadio Bicentenario La Florida |
| March 7, 2020 | Buenos Aires | Argentina | Campo Argentino de Polo |
| March 8, 2020 | Montevideo | Uruguay | Antel Arena |
| March 11, 2020 | Uberlândia | Brazil | Ginásio Municipal Tancredo Neves |
| March 13, 2020 | Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | Jeunesse Arena |
