Last night, Canadian superstar the Weeknd played the first of his two shows in South Florida as part of his After Hours Til Dawn tour, and we must say, it wasn’t anything short of spectacular. The night delivered on every level, from elaborate costumes and a mind-bending set design to dancers and surprise guests.
Since launching in 2022, the run has already shattered records as one of the biggest R&B tours of all time. It is a global juggernaut that places the Weeknd in the same league as icons like Michael Jackson and Prince when it comes to reach, ambition, and scale.
By the time doors opened, Miami was buzzing. Fans packed the stadium in XO-branded merch, glittering fits, and leather-inspired looks that mirrored Abel Tesfaye’s sleek, noir aesthetic. It was a cross-generational crowd: teenagers just getting their first taste of the Weeknd’s world, young adults who’ve soundtracked their coming-of-age with his music, and older fans who’ve watched his rise from underground enigma to pop phenomenon…