World tour by Linkin Park | |
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Associated album | A Thousand Suns |
Start date | October 7, 2010 |
End date | September 25, 2011 |
Legs | 7 |
No. of shows | 78 |
Linkin Park concert chronology |
A Thousand Suns World Tour was the worldwide sixth concert tour by American rock band Linkin Park. The tour supported the band's fourth studio album A Thousand Suns . The tour ranked 35th in Pollstar's "Top 50 Worldwide Tour (Mid-Year)", earning over 20 million dollars. [1]
Linkin Park announced their upcoming world tour while doing press for their latest LP, A Thousand Suns. Vocalist Chester Bennington stated: "At this point we're writing such great music that I almost want to go do 50 shows around the world and then get right back into making another record. Once the ball starts rolling, it's all I want. It's like a drug." [2]
During an interview with Streetdate Radio, Bennington expressed how odd it felt to begin the tour in South America, even though they are not well known in that region. He further stated that although Linkin Park sell more records in North America, they are more "well known" in other territories. As a band, it did not feel odd to begin in these territories first. During the same interview, he announced the band will play in North America beginning in January 2011. [3]
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February 10, 2011 | Washington, D.C. | Verizon Center | Cancelled [37] |
February 11, 2011 | Uncasville | Mohegan Sun Arena | Cancelled [38] |
February 13, 2011 | Cincinnati | U.S. Bank Arena | Cancelled [39] |
February 15, 2011 | Houston | Toyota Center | Postponed [40] and later rescheduled for March 3, 2011 [41] |
February 17, 2011 | Dallas | American Airlines Center | Postponed [42] and later rescheduled for March 2, 2011 [41] |
October 16, 2011 | Pensacola Beach | Casino Beach | Cancelled. [43] This concert was part of the DeLuna Fest. [19] |
Lead singer, Chester Bennington, fell ill cancelling three shows and rescheduling two from the North American leg of the tour. Originally, Bennington played a few shows not feeling well; doctors then advised him to stop playing, or the effects could have worsened.. Doctors tested Bennington for different illnesses, including H1N1. While in the process for testing for H1N1, complications arose, worsening his state. Eventually it emerged that he did not have the H1N1 virus, but a similar virus. However, Linkin Park were caused to cancel five shows due to this illness. Two of the five cancellations from the tour were able to be rescheduled, in Houston and Dallas. [44] Uncasville and Cincinnati were later compensated during the 2012 Honda Civic Tour.
During Linkin Park's Asia tour, Bennington injured his shoulder and doctors advised him to undergo surgery, canceling the band's final show in Pensacola Beach, Florida for the tour and thus ending tour. [43]
Venue | City | Tickets sold / available | Gross revenue |
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Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy | Paris | 16,520 / 16,611 (99%) | $998,967 [45] |
O2 World Hamburg | Hamburg | 26,687 / 27,906 (96%) | $1,711,398 [45] [46] |
Manchester Evening News Arena | Manchester | 12,810 / 12,810 (100%) | $833,605 [47] |
The O2 Arena | London | 29,803 / 32,320 (92%) | $1,944,680 [48] |
Brisbane Entertainment Centre | Brisbane | 8,743 / 9,747 (90%) | $1,075,620 [49] |
Newcastle Entertainment Centre | Newcastle | 1,467 / 5,426 (27%) | $156,605 [49] |
Burswood Dome | Perth | 6,066 / 16,480 (37%) | $644,325 [47] |
Adelaide Entertainment Centre | Adelaide | 4,479 / 7,478 (60%) | $463,064 [47] |
Rod Laver Arena | Melbourne | 13,196 / 20,000 (66%) | $1,371,080 [50] |
AIS Arena | Canberra | 2,671 / 3,971 (67%) | $222,331 [47] |
BankAtlantic Center | Sunrise | 10,150 / 10,150 (100%) | $550,558 [51] |
St. Pete Times Forum | Tampa | 10,807 / 10,807 (100%) | $522,897 [51] |
United Center | Chicago | 11,519 / 11,519 (100%) | $711,328 [51] |
Xcel Energy Center | Saint Paul | 10,001 / 10,001 (100%) | $592,629 [51] |
Wells Fargo Center | Philadelphia | 12,000 / 12,000 (100%) | $743,870 [51] |
Madison Square Garden | New York City | 15,170 / 15,170 (100%) | $812,120 [52] |
Bell Centre | Montreal | 12,677 / 12,677 (100%) | $838,557 [52] |
Air Canada Centre | Toronto | 12,836 / 12,836 (100%) | $872,177 [52] |
MGM Grand Garden Arena | Las Vegas | 12,975 / 12,975 (100%) | $738,193 [53] |
HP Pavilion at San Jose | San Jose | 13,456 / 13,456 (100%) | $733,791 [53] |
Staples Center | Los Angeles | 15,808 / 15,808 (100%) | $948,445 [53] |
TOTAL | 259,841 / 290,148 (89%) | $17,486,240 |
Throughout the tour, the band will provide an official bootleg recording of each concert after the performance. The band states this is a way to show their fans appreciation for the energy during each concert. Those who attended the show will be able to download the show for free while others can purchase the show on the band's official website. [54] The concert at the Madison Square Garden in New York City was filmed and was broadcast on Fuse TV on February 18, 2011. [55]
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