The Illuminate World Tour[1] was the second concert tour by Canadian singer Shawn Mendes, in support of his second studio album Illuminate (2016). The tour began in SSE Hydro, Glasgow, April 27, 2017, and concluded in Tokyo at the Tokyo International Forum on December 18, 2017.
Background and development[]
After huge success from the Shawn Mendes World Tour, Mendes headlined his first all-arena tour. Mendes kicked off his tour in Europe for 21 shows, and North-America was set for 29 shows.[2]
On February 22, 2017, Charlie Puth was announced as the opening act for the North American leg of the tour,[3] and Rock in Rio announced Mendes as a performer of the festival in Rio de Janeiro.[4]
Critical reception[]
In a concert review from London Evening Standard, Matilda Egere-Cooper praised his vocals and his ability to make the concert enjoyable and meaningful at the same time, while writing, "he's got a lovely, soulful voice, reminiscent of Justin Timberlake, with a few dashes of Ed Sheeran. Then there is his musicianship, not only strumming along with a four-piece band, but twice on the piano. The second came at the end of the show on Treat You Better, which eventually descended into the hand-clapping slab of pop brilliance it's known for." The review rewarded the concert 4 out of 5 stars.[5] Ryan Potter from Toronto Star wrote, "Mendes really did perform like this was an all-or-nothing show for him, not just month four on a nine-month world tour," while also noting how Mendes is still the same eager crowd-pleaser he was the last time he played the Air Canada Centre, while giving the show 3 out of 4 stars.[6] Sadie Bell from Billboard praised his "seamless transitions from acoustic and electric guitars to piano, along with his impressively consistent vocals and high energy." Bell ends off by saying it was clear that Mendes was "destined to be far more than an internet phenomenon."[7]
Opening Acts[]
- James TW (Europe)
- Charlie Puth (North America)
- Julia Michaels (Oceania)
Setlist[]
- "There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back"
- "Lights On"
- "I Don't Even Know Your Name" / "Aftertaste" / "Kid In Love"
- "I Want You Back"
- "The Weight"
- "A Little Too Much"
- "Stitches"
- "Bad Reputation"
- "Ruin"
- "Castle on the Hill" / "Life of the Party"
- "Three Empty Words"
- "Patience"
- "Roses"
- "No Promises"
- "Understand"
- "Don't Be a Fool"
- "Mercy"
- "Never Be Alone"
Encore
Tour dates[]
| Date | City | Country | Venue | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe | ||||||
| April 27, 2017 | Glasgow | Scotland | SSE Hydro | |||
| April 28, 2017 | Manchester | England | Manchester Arena | |||
| April 30, 2017 | Oberhausen | Germany | König Pilsener Arena | |||
| May 1, 2017 | Amsterdam | Netherlands | Ziggo Dome | |||
| May 3, 2017 | Berlin | Germany | Mercedes-Benz Arena | |||
| May 4, 2017 | Vienna | Austria | Wiener Stadthalle | |||
| May 6, 2017 | Milan | Italy | Mediolanum Forum | |||
| May 9, 2017 | Madrid | Spain | WiZink Center | |||
| May 10, 2017 | Lisbon | Portugal | Altice Arena | |||
| May 12, 2017 | Barcelona | Spain | Palau Sant Jordi | |||
| May 14, 2017 | Zürich | Switzerland | Hallenstadion | |||
| May 15, 2017 | Munich | Germany | Olympiahalle | |||
| May 17, 2017 | Stockholm | Sweden | Ericsson Globe | |||
| May 19, 2017 | Oslo | Norway | Telenor Arena | |||
| May 21, 2017 | Copenhagen | Denmark | Forum Copenhagen | |||
| May 22, 2017 | Hamburg | Germany | Barclaycard Arena | |||
| May 24, 2017 | Paris | France | AccorHotels Arena | |||
| May 27, 2017 | Brussels | Belgium | Palais 12 | |||
| May 30, 2017 | Dublin | Ireland | 3Arena | |||
| June 1, 2017 | London | England | The O2 Arena | |||
| June 2, 2017 | ||||||
| Date | City | Country | Venue | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North America | ||||||
| July 6, 2017 | Portland | United States | Moda Center | |||
| July 8, 2017 | Vancouver | Canada | Rogers Arena | |||
| July 9, 2017 | Seattle | United States | KeyArena | |||
| July 11, 2017 | Oakland | Oracle Arena | ||||
| July 12, 2017 | Los Angeles | Staples Center | ||||
| July 14, 2017 | San Diego | Valley View Casino Center | ||||
| July 15, 2017 | Glendale | Gila River Arena | ||||
| July 17, 2017 | Denver | Pepsi Center | ||||
| July 19, 2017 | Dallas | American Airlines Center | ||||
| July 21, 2017 | San Antonio | AT&T Center | ||||
| July 22, 2017 | Houston | Toyota Center | ||||
| July 25, 2017 | Tampa | Amalie Arena | ||||
| July 26, 2017 | Miami | American Airlines Arena | ||||
| July 28, 2017 | Orlando | Amway Center | ||||
| July 29, 2017 | Duluth | Infinite Energy Arena | ||||
| July 31, 2017 | Nashville | Bridgestone Arena | ||||
| August 2, 2017 | Cleveland | Quicken Loans Arena | ||||
| August 3, 2017 | Rosemont | Allstate Arena | ||||
| August 5, 2017 | Omaha | CenturyLink Center Omaha | ||||
| August 6, 2017 | Saint Paul | Xcel Energy Center | ||||
| August 11, 2017 | Toronto | Canada | Air Canada Centre | |||
| August 12, 2017 | ||||||
| August 14, 2017 | Montreal | Bell Centre | ||||
| August 16, 2017 | Brooklyn | United States | Barclays Center | |||
| August 17, 2017 | Newark | Prudential Center | ||||
| August 19, 2017 | Washington, D.C. | Capital One Arena | ||||
| August 20, 2017 | Pittsburgh | PPG Paints Arena | ||||
| August 22, 2017 | Philadelphia | Wells Fargo Center | ||||
| August 23, 2017 | Boston | TD Garden | ||||
| Date | City | Country | Venue | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latin America | ||||||
| September 16, 2017 | Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | Barra Olympic Park | |||
| Date | City | Country | Venue | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oceania | ||||||
| November 25, 2017 | Auckland | New Zealand | Spark Arena | |||
| November 29, 2017 | Brisbane | Australia | Brisbane Entertainment Centre | |||
| December 1, 2017 | Sydney | Qudos Bank Arena | ||||
| December 3, 2017 | Melbourne | Rod Laver Arena | ||||
| December 6, 2017 | Perth | Perth Arena | ||||
| Date | City | Country | Venue | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia | ||||||
| December 9, 2017 | Singapore | The Star Performing Arts Centre | ||||
| December 11, 2017 | Bangkok | Thailand | IMPACT Arena | |||
| December 13, 2017 | Hong Kong | AsiaWorld–Expo | ||||
| December 18, 2017 | Tokyo | Japan | Tokyo International Forum | |||
Cancelled shows[]
| Date | City | Country | Venue | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 20, 2017 | Mexico City | Mexico | Auditorio Nacional | 2017 Central Mexico earthquake[8] |
Notes[]
- Since the show in Hamburg "The Weight" and "A Little Too Much" were moved before "Stitches".
- In Portland, Vancouver and Los Angeles, a new song called "She'll Be The One" was performed before "Mercy"
- In Cleveland, Make-A-Wish invited a girl called Sarina to perform her own song called "Distracted" after the B-Stage section of the show.
- In Rio de Janeiro, the Medley, "The Weight", "A Little Too Much", "Three Empty Words", "Patience", "Roses" and "No Promises" were not performed.
- Since the Rio de Janeiro shows, a cover of Kings of Leon's "Use Somebody" was performed before "Treat You Better".
- The show on September 16, 2017, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is a part of the Rock in Rio festival.
References[]
- ↑ UPCOMING TOUR DATES
- ↑ Shawn Mendes Announces 2017 Illuminate World Tour Dates
- ↑ Charlie Puth Will Join Shawn Mendes's 'Illuminate' World Tour
- ↑ Shawn Mendes vai cantar no Rock in Rio
- ↑ Shawn Mendes, tour review: Teen star charms fans with pop brilliance
- ↑ Shawn Mendes gives an all-or-nothing ACC show
- ↑ Shawn Mendes Lit Up Brooklyn With Intimate Moments & an Ed Sheeran Appearance
- ↑ Beyonce, Shawn Mendes & More Stars Tweet Support For Earthquake Victims in Mexico City
[]
Studio Albums | |
|---|---|
Live Albums | |
Extended Plays | |
Documentaries | |
Tours | #ShawnsFirstHeadlines · Shawn Mendes World Tour · Illuminate World Tour · Shawn Mendes: The Tour · Wonder: The World Tour · For Friends and Family Only |
| |||||||||||