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III Tour
Tour by Van Halen
Start dateMarch 12, 1998
End dateNovember 2, 1998
Legs6
No. of shows86
Van Halen concert chronology

The III Tour was a concert tour by American hard rock band Van Halen, in support of their eleventh studio album, Van Halen III. It is the only concert tour to feature vocalist Gary Cherone.

Background

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Despite positive critical reviews,[1] the tour underperformed commercially by Van Halen standards, and capped the band's general decline after the early 1990s.[2] It would be their last tour until 2004.

In a change from Sammy Hagar-era tours, Gary Cherone – who had grown up a big fan of the band – was willing to include material from both previous Van Halen vocalists. Due to both differing vocal styles and personal animus between himself and David Lee Roth, Hagar had allowed only a few Roth-era classics into the set lists while he sang for Van Halen. Cherone's voice was deeper than Hagar's, making it more suited to Roth songs, yet he possessed enough vocal range to perform Hagar songs as well. Thus, of the 19 full songs performed on the tour, 10 were from the Roth era, and 4 from the Hagar era, the remaining 5 pertaining to III (since Roth rejoined Van Halen in 2007, no Hagar-era material ever graced the setlists again). "It may have looked odd on paper but it actually worked live," Cherone told KNAC. "I made a concerted effort to do the old Van Halen tunes that Sammy was not doing. I wanted to do the deep cuts… we did songs their fans had not heard in years."[3]

However, dissatisfaction with the new album[4] and the band's troubles in 1996 (arguments over Hagar's sudden departure, followed by a brief reunion with Roth that also ended abruptly) led to the tour's low popularity. Grunge had changed the face of rock music, and Van Halen's fame – which had endured due to their heritage – took a big hit with Hagar's departure.

A 15-date European tour planned for the end of May and June had to be cancelled after four shows only due to Alex Van Halen's injury. The band also cancelled all of their 4 September dates in Brazil and Puerto Rico.[5]

The April 20 show in Sydney, Australia was recorded live for an MTV special, Live from the 10 Spot. It aired on May 1, 1998.[6]

Setlist

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  1. "Unchained"
  2. "Without You"
  3. "One I Want"
  4. "Mean Street"
  5. "When It's Love"
  6. "Fire in the Hole"
  7. "Why Can't This Be Love"
  8. "Romeo Delight"
  9. "Alex Van Halen Drum Solo"
  10. "Dance the Night Away"
  11. "Feel Your Love Tonight"
  12. "Humans Being"
  13. "Somebody Get Me a Doctor"
  14. "Year to the Day"
  15. "Eddie Van Halen Guitar Solo"
  16. "Right Now"
  17. "Ain't Talkin' Bout Love"

Encore 1

  2. "Josephina"
  3. "Panama"
  4. "Jump"

Encore 2

  2. "I'm the One"

Tour dates

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List of concerts, showing date, city, country and venue
Date City Country Venue
Warm Up
March 12, 1998 Hollywood United States Billboard Live
March 18, 1998 Toronto Canada Sam the Record Man
Oceania
April 10, 1998 Wellington New Zealand Queens Wharf Events Centre
April 11, 1998 Auckland North Harbour Stadium
April 14, 1998 Launceston Australia Silverdome
April 17, 1998 Melbourne Rod Laver Arena
April 18, 1998 Canberra AIS Arena
April 20, 1998 Sydney Sydney Entertainment Centre
April 23, 1998 Newcastle Newcastle Entertainment Centre
April 24, 1998 Brisbane Brisbane Entertainment Centre
April 27, 1998 Adelaide Adelaide Entertainment Centre
April 29, 1998 Perth Perth Entertainment Centre
North America
May 13, 1998[7] The Woodlands United States Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
May 14, 1998 Dallas Starplex Amphitheater
May 16, 1998 Rosemont Rosemont Horizon
May 17, 1998[8] Cleveland Gund Arena
May 19, 1998[9] Auburn Hills The Palace of Auburn Hills
May 21, 1998 Boston FleetCenter
May 22, 1998[10] New York City Madison Square Garden
May 24, 1998 Philadelphia CoreStates Spectrum
Europe
May 27, 1998 Helsinki Finland Helsinki Ice Hall
May 29, 1998 Nuremberg Germany Rock Im Park
May 30, 1998 Halle Eissporthalle
May 31, 1998 Nürburgring Rock Am Ring
June 2, 1998 Berlin Huxley's Neue Welt
North America
July 1, 1998 Phoenix United States Blockbuster Desert Sky Pavilion
July 3, 1998 Del Mar Del Mar Fairgrounds
July 4, 1998 San Bernardino Blockbuster Pavilion
July 5, 1998 Mountain View Shoreline Amphitheatre
July 7, 1998 Concord Concord Pavilion
July 8, 1998 Sacramento ARCO Arena
July 10, 1998 Portland Rose Garden Arena
July 11, 1998[11] George The Gorge Amphitheatre
July 14, 1998[12] Park City The Canyons
July 16, 1998 Greenwood Village Coors Amphitheatre
July 18, 1998 Bonner Springs Sandstone Amphitheater
July 19, 1998 Maryland Heights Riverport Amphitheater
July 21, 1998 Cincinnati Riverbend Music Center
July 22, 1998 Noblesville Deer Creek Music Center
July 24, 1998[13] Burgettstown Starlake Amphitheater
July 25, 1998 Columbus Polaris Amphitheater
July 26, 1998[14] Hershey Star Pavilion at Hersheypark Stadium
July 28, 1998 Scranton Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain
July 30, 1998 Charlotte Blockbuster Pavilion
July 31, 1998 Atlanta Coca-Cola Lakewood Amphitheatre
August 2, 1998 Antioch Starwood Amphitheatre
August 4, 1998 Paso Robles California Mid-State Fair
August 12, 1998 Boston Hard Rock Cafe
August 13, 1998 Mansfield Great Woods Center
August 14, 1998
August 15, 1998 Wantagh Jones Beach Theater
August 16, 1998 Holmdel PNC Bank Arts Center
August 18, 1998 Raleigh Hardee's Walnut Creek Amphitheatre
August 19, 1998 Virginia Beach GTE Amphitheatre
August 21, 1998[15] Bristow Nissan Pavilion
August 22, 1998 Atlantic City Trump Marina
August 23, 1998 Saratoga Springs Saratoga Performing Arts Center
August 25, 1998 Darien Center Darien Lake Performing Arts Center
August 26, 1998 Toronto Canada Molson Amphitheatre
August 28, 1998 Richmond United States Classic Amphitheater
August 29, 1998 Hartford Meadows Music Theater
August 31, 1998 Syracuse State Fair Grandstand
September 2, 1998 Grand Rapids Van Andel Arena
September 3, 1998 Clarkston Pine Knob Music Theatre
September 5, 1998 East Troy Alpine Valley Music Theatre
September 15, 1998 North Myrtle Beach House of Blues
September 16, 1998 Lake Buena Vista House of Blues
September 17, 1998 Sunrise Sunrise Musical Theater
October 2, 1998 Las Vegas The Joint
October 3, 1998
October 13, 1998 Anchorage Sullivan Sports Arena
October 16, 1998 Honolulu Neal S. Blaisdell Arena
Japan
October 20, 1998 Hiroshima Japan Hiroshima Sun Plaza
October 21, 1998 Fukuoka Fukuoka Kokusai Center
October 23, 1998 Osaka Osaka-jo Hall
October 24, 1998 Nagoya Rainbow Hall
October 26, 1998 Kawasaki Sangyo Bunka Kaikan
October 28, 1998 Tokyo Nippon Budokan
October 29, 1998
October 30, 1998
November 2, 1998 Yokohama Yokohama Arena

Box office score data

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List of box office score data with date, city, venue, attendance, gross, references
Date
(1998) 		City Venue Attendance Gross Ref(s)
May 14 Dallas, United States Starplex Amphitheatre 13,789 $400,825 [16]
May 21 Boston, United States FleetCenter 12,073 $363,730

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The III Tour, officially known as the TWICE 4th World Tour 'III', was the fourth concert tour and second worldwide tour by the South Korean girl group TWICE, launched in support of their third studio album, Formula of Love: O+T=3 (2021). Announced on November 15, 2021, the tour commenced on December 25, 2021, at the KSPO Dome in Seoul, South Korea—the group's first in-person concerts in over two and a half years amid the COVID-19 pandemic—and included arena shows across North America in February 2022, two performances at Tokyo Dome in April 2022, and an encore two-night stand that served as its finale. The tour highlighted TWICE's expanding international appeal, building on the success of their English-language debut single "The Feels," which charted on the earlier that year, and featured a dynamic setlist blending high-energy choreographed performances of tracks like "Fancy," "," and album cuts from Formula of Love: O+T=3 with older hits such as "TT" and "What Is Love?" The production emphasized elaborate stage designs, synchronized dances, and interactive VCR segments, creating an immersive experience that celebrated the group's synergy and fan connection. Culminating with their first U.S. stadium headline at Banc of California Stadium in on May 14–15, 2022—drawing around 45,000 attendees over two nights—the III Tour was lauded for its polished execution and emotional resonance, with critics noting the group's triumphant evolution and the electric crowd energy that turned the shows into a "sea of light sticks" and unified sing-alongs. Commercially, select dates reported to Boxscore generated over $11 million in ticket sales, underscoring TWICE's status as a leading act on the global stage.

Background

Album Context

Formula of Love: O+T=<3 served as the third Korean-language studio album by the South Korean girl group TWICE, released on November 12, 2021, by and . The album followed their second studio album Eyes Wide Open (2020) and marked their third major release of 2021, after the mini-album Taste of Love and the English-language single "The Feels" in October. It featured the lead single "," exploring themes of love through a scientific lens with a mix of upbeat pop, R&B, and dance tracks. The recording process emphasized TWICE's creative input, with members contributing to lyrics and concepts, building on their growing international presence highlighted by "The Feels" charting at No. 83 on the Hot 100. Musically, the album blended the group's signature catchy hooks and synchronized choreography with more mature, experimental sounds, including genre fusions in tracks like "" and "." Commercially, Formula of Love: O+T=<3 debuted at No. 3 on the chart, selling 70,000 equivalent album units in its first week—the highest for TWICE at the time—and achieved over 1.8 million copies sold in by year-end, underscoring the group's solidified domestic and global appeal that propelled the supporting tour.

Tour Announcement and Planning

The III Tour, TWICE's fourth concert tour and second worldwide endeavor, was conceived to promote Formula of Love: O+T=<3 and mark their return to live performances after a hiatus due to the . Teased in the music video for "The Feels" on October 1, 2021, the tour was officially announced on November 15, 2021, as the "TWICE 4th World Tour 'III'," with initial dates including two shows at the KSPO Dome in on December 24–25, 2021, and seven North American arena concerts in February 2022. Planning focused on a phased rollout from late 2021 to mid-2022, prioritizing health protocols amid ongoing restrictions, including live-streaming options and capacity limits. The itinerary expanded to include three dates at in April 2022 and an encore at Stadium in on May 14, 2022, with a second night added due to demand. Venue choices emphasized major arenas like in and in Newark to showcase high-production elements, while navigating challenges like the cancellation of the December 24 Seoul show due to tightened COVID measures.

Promotion

Marketing Campaigns

The promotion for TWICE's III Tour was closely tied to their third studio album Formula of Love: O+T=3, with an initial hint at the tour appearing at the end of the "The Feels" music video on October 1, 2021. The official announcement came on November 15, 2021, via the group's accounts, accompanied by a teaser revealing the tour name and initial dates in and . Ticket presales for the shows began on November 29, 2021, for third-generation ONCE fan club members, followed by second-generation members on December 1, and general sales on December 2. North American tickets went on presale for fan club members via starting December 10, 2021, with general sales on December 13. VIP packages were offered, including premium seating, pre-show soundchecks, exclusive merchandise, and photo opportunities to enhance fan engagement. The encore shows in were announced on March 31, 2022, with tickets available from April 6, 2022, emphasizing the group's growing U.S. popularity following sold-out arena dates. However, due to rising cases, canceled all U.S. promotional activities, including meet-and-greets in cities like and New York, on February 15, 2022, prioritizing health and safety.

Media and Publicity

The III Tour announcement garnered significant media attention, highlighting TWICE's international expansion. covered the tour on November 15, 2021, noting the group's 9 million followers and the success of "The Feels" on the as key factors in their global appeal. reported on the initial stops and later the historic U.S. stadium shows, positioning TWICE as the second K-pop act after to headline a U.S. stadium. During the tour, outlets like the previewed the Forum shows in February 2022, focusing on setlist highlights and fan excitement. reviewed the encore performances at Stadium in May 2022, praising the production and crowd energy. While major pre-tour interviews were limited amid restrictions, post-tour coverage in Cosmopolitan (July 2022) featured the members reflecting on the tour's success and their connection with international fans. Publicity efforts leveraged social media for fan interaction, with teaser images and updates shared on platforms like and , building anticipation among ONCEs worldwide.

Performances

Setlist Composition

The III Tour's standard setlist consisted of approximately 24 songs in the main set, plus VCR segments, ments, unit performances, and an encore of 3–7 songs, lasting about 2.5 to 3 hours. This structure balanced tracks from the supported album Formula of Love: O+T=3 (2021) with earlier hits, emphasizing high-energy choreographed numbers and fan interaction. Performances typically opened with VCR 1 ("I - ONCE") followed by "The Feels" and "Feel Special" to energize the crowd, transitioning into Formula of Love cuts like "Up No More", "Queen", and "Scientist". Mid-set included classics such as "What Is Love?", "Knock Knock", and "Heart Shaker", with unit stages featuring subgroups performing "Push & Pull" (Sana, Jihyo, Dahyun), "Hello" (Nayeon, Momo, Chaeyoung), and "1, 3, 2" (Jeongyeon, Mina, Tzuyu). Encores often closed with fan favorites like "TT" (TAK remix), "Alcohol-Free", and "Cheer Up", selected via a spinning wheel in some shows for variety. The selection focused on about 60% pre-2021 hits to engage longtime fans (e.g., "Fancy", ""), complemented by 40% material from Formula of Love: O+T=3 (e.g., "", "Rewind") to promote the album, incorporating ments for member-fan banter and VCRs for thematic storytelling around "I, II, III" (ONCE, TWICE, HEART).

Song Adaptations and Variations

Across the tour, TWICE adapted songs for regional appeal, performing Japanese versions of tracks like "Fancy" and "" during the shows. Unit stages highlighted subgroup dynamics with customized choreography, while full-group numbers featured synchronized dances and elaborate costumes. Variations occurred in encores, with Seoul shows using a spinning wheel for random selections (e.g., "Rollin'", "Baby Blue Love" on , 2021), and US dates sticking to staples like "Merry & Happy". No major injuries or disruptions affected , though VCR segments evolved slightly per to include tour-specific missions. Technical elements, such as during "Fire in the Hole"-style energetic tracks like "Get Loud", enhanced immersion in arena settings.

Itinerary

Tour Legs and Routes

The III Tour consisted of four legs: a domestic opening in , a North American arena run, a Japanese stadium extension, and a U.S. encore finale, totaling 14 performances across and . This progression started with hometown shows to rebuild live momentum post-pandemic, expanded to key international markets for global fan engagement, and concluded with a historic headline to affirm TWICE's rising stature. The first leg took place in in December 2021, marking TWICE's return to in-person concerts after over two years. The second leg covered North American arenas in February 2022, targeting major U.S. cities to capitalize on the group's growing popularity following "The Feels." The third leg featured three nights at in April 2022, TWICE's first concerts there. The fourth leg served as an encore with two stadium shows in in May 2022. Routing emphasized efficient trans-Pacific travel, with North American dates clustered in the western and eastern U.S. to minimize , followed by a brief Asian return before the West Coast finale. No opening acts were featured, allowing focus on TWICE's full performance.

Dates and Venues

The III Tour included 14 concerts from December 2021 to May 2022, primarily in arenas and stadiums with capacities ranging from 6,000 to 22,000. One show scheduled for , 2021, in was canceled due to restrictions. Venues were selected for their prominence and fan accessibility, with all dates selling out rapidly. Attendance reached approximately 300,000 overall, with North American shows generating over $8 million in revenue as reported by Boxscore. The following table lists all performed dates, venues, locations, and relevant notes.
DateCityCountryVenueCapacity (approx.)Notes
December 25, 2021KSPO Dome15,000Sold out; Jeongyeon absent
December 26, 2021KSPO Dome15,000Sold out; stream
February 15, 2022Inglewood, CAThe Forum17,500Sold out; 100,000 total for U.S. leg
February 16, 2022Inglewood, CAThe Forum17,500Sold out
February 18, 2022Oakland, CA19,000Sold out
February 22, 2022Fort Worth, TX14,000Sold out
February 24, 2022Atlanta, GA18,000Sold out
February 26, 2022Elmont, NY18,500Sold out; $4 million revenue
February 27, 2022Elmont, NY18,500Sold out
April 23, 202255,000Sold out; 150,000 total
April 24, 202255,000Sold out
April 25, 202255,000Sold out; Additional date
May 14, 202222,000Encore; Sold out; ~45,000 total
May 15, 202222,000Encore; Sold out

Challenges

Cancellations and Disruptions

The III Tour faced disruptions primarily due to the ongoing . On December 16, 2021, announced the cancellation of the scheduled December 24 concert at KSPO Dome in , citing strengthened guidelines amid a surge in cases. The remaining Seoul shows on December 25 and 26 proceeded as planned, marking TWICE's first in-person concerts in over two years. During the North American leg in February 2022, all meet-and-greet sessions and promotional events were canceled as a precautionary measure against , affecting stops in cities including , , and New York. These changes allowed the group to focus on the main performances, which continued without further cancellations.

Injury Impacts

TWICE member did not participate in the initial Seoul concerts of the III Tour due to ongoing health concerns. On December 20, 2021, stated that she would sit out the December 25 and 26 shows at KSPO Dome to prioritize her recovery, following a hiatus earlier in the year for anxiety and other issues. rejoined the group for subsequent tour dates starting in . No other major injuries were reported during the tour.

Commercial Performance

Box Office Data

The box office performance of the III Tour was reported through Billboard's Boxscore columns, providing data on attendance and gross revenue for select dates. The tour debuted at number nine on the February 2022 issue of Billboard's Top Tours chart, with six North American shows grossing $11,175,207 and drawing 76,762 attendees. Specific high-grossing dates included the March 5 show at The Forum in , which generated $4,438,626, and the March 10 performance at UBS Arena in , grossing $4,044,882. Overall, the 14 reported shows averaged $2,421,520 in gross revenue.

Attendance and Revenue Analysis

The III Tour's reported shows attracted 289,664 attendees, generating a total gross of $33,901,277, with an average ticket price of $117.04. The North American leg alone drew over 100,000 fans across eight arena dates, marking TWICE as the first female group to achieve this milestone. The performances in April 2022 sold out three consecutive nights to 150,000 attendees, while the encore shows at Stadium in on May 14–15, 2022, drew approximately 44,000 fans. These figures underscored TWICE's growing global demand, with the tour's success building on their international breakthroughs and contributing to their status as a top act.

Personnel

Band Lineup

The performing lineup for TWICE's III Tour consisted of the group's nine members: (lead vocalist, lead dancer), (lead vocalist), Momo (main dancer, sub-rapper, sub-vocalist), Sana (sub-vocalist), (leader, main vocalist, sub-rapper), Mina (lead dancer, sub-vocalist), (rapper, sub-vocalist), (main rapper, sub-vocalist), and (lead dancer, sub-vocalist, visual). All members participated throughout the tour, delivering choreographed performances and vocals, with the setlist featuring a mix of their . The tour marked the group's first major in-person outing post-COVID-19 restrictions, emphasizing their synchronized stage presence without reported lineup changes due to injuries during the shows. TWICE's live performances relied on pre-recorded tracks supplemented by live vocals, with no fixed backing band credited in official sources. However, select concerts incorporated live instrumental elements, though specific musicians were not publicly detailed for this tour.

Supporting Staff

Information on the supporting staff for TWICE's III Tour is limited in public records, as is common for K-pop productions managed by JYP Entertainment. The tour's production was overseen by JYP's in-house team, including directors and choreographers responsible for stage design, lighting, and dance routines. Notable choreographers associated with TWICE during this period include Kiel Tutin, who contributed to several key performances like "" and other high-energy tracks. Backup dancers supported the elaborate choreography, but individual names are not comprehensively listed. The crew handled logistics for the 20+ dates across and , ensuring compliance with venue and health protocols amid the ongoing .

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