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The Forget Tomorrow World Tour
Tour by Justin Timberlake
Location
  • North America
  • Europe
  • South America
Associated albumEverything I Thought It Was
Start dateApril 29, 2024 (2024-04-29)
End dateJuly 20, 2025 (2025-07-20)
Legs5
No. of shows117
Supporting actsAndrew Hypes
Justin Timberlake concert chronology

The Forget Tomorrow World Tour[1] is the ongoing seventh headlining concert tour by American singer-songwriter Justin Timberlake. His first tour in five years, it is in support of his sixth studio album, Everything I Thought It Was (2024). The tour began on April 29, 2024, in Vancouver, Canada, and is scheduled to conclude in July 20, 2025 in Paris, France.

Background

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While appearing on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on January 25, 2024, to promote his new single "Selfish" and to reveal the title of his sixth studio album Everything I Thought It Was, Timberlake also announced the tour. Tour dates were announced the next day.[2] Five days later, due to demand, six additional dates were announced.[3] Dates for the fall were added later.[4][5] On February 23, 2024, European dates for the tour were announced.[6] On May 20, 2024, nine additional dates were announced due to demand.[7] On September 17, 2024, additional dates for 2025 were announced.

Show

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Timberlake on Floating Stage

During a portion of the concert, Timberlake and his band the "Tennessee Kids" make their way through the audience to a smaller stage at the back of the arena floor, performing eight songs at the "B Stage", including the single "Selfish". The concert concludes with Timberlake performing "Mirrors" on top of a floating rotating stage. Held safe by wires attached to a harness at his waist and feet secured by straps to the deck, Timberlake rides the stage as it progresses above the crowd, turning from side to side in the arena. Toward the end of the song, as if bowing to the audience below, the stage angles forward in a way that tips Timberlake, his head extended well in front of his feet almost onto the audience below. John Taylor of the Las Vegas Sun described the stage as "Maybe four stories tall and 20 feet wide. It began the night as part of the main backdrop on stage. It later moved out from its original position just behind the singer at center stage, displaying various graphic designs and images of the singer. Later, it was lowered to where it hovered over Timberlake and his coterie of dancers as they moved through a song. [...] The floating stage literally was a show-stopper."[8]

Commercial performance

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In March 2024, prior to the tour launching, Trace William Cowen of Complex reported that the Forget Tomorrow World Tour had become Timberlake's fastest selling tour to date. They stated that the tour had amassed over $140 million globally in initial ticket sales from over 70 dates and that more than one million attendees are expected. Cowen concluded that "Justin Timberlake's Forget Tomorrow World Tour Is Set to Become His Biggest Yet."[9] On May 20, 2024, Pollstar announced that nine additional shows were added due to "overwhelming demand" and reported that over 1 million tickets were already sold.[10]

Critical reception

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Timberlake performing in Seattle on May 2, 2024.

The tour has received generally positive reviews from critics. Reporter Stuart Derdeyn of the Vancouver Sun, who attended the opening date, praised: "If you were at the launch of Justin Timberlake's Forget Tomorrow World Tour at Rogers Arena last night, you know you caught the best show the singer has ever played in Vancouver". Derdeyn concluded the tour put Timberlake "back in the star chamber for sure".[11]

The Seattle Times music writer Michael Rietmulder also gave the tour a positive review, remarking that Timberlake was in his "element" and credited him as being "one of this century's most well-rounded entertainers".[12] Jim Harrington of The Mercury News praised the performance aspect of the show, stating that "Timberlake is nothing short of a marvelous performer, boosting great dance moves, plenty of charisma and star power, an ability to connect deeply with a crowd, solid comedic timing and a knack for showing his fans a good time". Despite being critical of Timberlake's music catalog, he concluded that "the fact that these mostly mundane numbers worked in the moment, and evoked so much excitement from the crowd, is certainly further testament to Timberlake's prowess as a stage performer".[13]

Madison Square Garden's stage being set up for the Forget Tomorrow World Tour on June 25, 2024

Las Vegas Sun editor John Taylor, besides praising Timberlake's performance, remarked that the "floating stage literally was a show-stopper. As splendiferous as the final act was, the rest of the show was equal to the task", concluding that it "caps an unforgettable Justin Timberlake concert".[8]

Tim Chan of The Hollywood Reporter gave the tour a positive review, saying that "the singer thrilled fans with a setlist of greatest hits and new material that proves the Grammy-winning entertainer is here to stay".[14] Variety music writer Steven J. Horowitz also gave a positive review and praised Timberlake, referring to him as "a consummate showman, educated in the school of boyband philosophy where precision is key. At 43 years old, Timberlake is just as sharp and exact as he’s been throughout his decades-long career, hitting every cue and note with intent and purpose".[15]

The Arizona Republic pop music critic Ed Masley described the tour as "an elaborate pop spectacle". He also remarked that "Timberlake's ageless falsetto hits all the right notes in hit-filled Phoenix concert". While describing Timberlake's dancing as "being just as impressive in a two-hour concert where Timberlake rarely stopped moving, occasionally standing still as he played an acoustic guitar or keyboard".[16] In another positive review, Chris Stokes of the San Antonio Express-News said the performance "showcased his enduring talent and iconic status as a pop legend, captivating the audience and leaving them eagerly anticipating his next tour. The unforgettable moments and electrifying energy of the Forget Tomorrow World Tour solidified Timberlake's reputation as the 'Prince of Pop', ensuring an unforgettable experience for all in attendance".[17]

Eric Webb of the Austin American-Statesman described the concert as "one of the most well-paced shows we can remember, the tempo perfectly ebbing and flowing with the mood".[18] Dallas Observer writer Preston Jones who attended the show at Dickies Arena, praised: "the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter put on a master class in A-list pop craftsmanship, deploying seamless, occasionally eye-popping showmanship in service of R&B, gospel, funk and disco-kissed songs as sleek and supple as his falsetto".[19] While Stefan Stevenson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram also gave a positive review saying "Timberlake’s night in Fort Worth proves again he’s more than a popstar".[20] Journalist Hunter Gilmore of the Atlanta Daily World praised Timberlake saying "‘The Forget Tomorrow World Tour’ is a testament to his staying power in the music industry and his ability to connect with fans on a deep, personal level. It is not just a celebration of Timberlake’s past successes, but a reminder of his continued relevance and artistry in the present".[21]

B96 Chicago left a positive review through Audacy for the Chicago tour date, describing it as "a testament to his [Timberlake’s] enduring talent and ability to captivate audiences. It was a night filled with unforgettable moments for fans old and new, the tour was a memorable experience that celebrated both his enduring legacy and his continued evolution as an artist".[22] Marc Hirsh of The Boston Globe gave praise, calling Timberlake "an effortless showman". Concluding that "Timberlake is showbiz and showbiz is Timberlake".[23]

Set list

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This set list is from the April 29, 2024, concert in Vancouver.[24][11]

  1. "Memphis" (intro video)
  2. "No Angels"
  3. "LoveStoned"
  4. "Like I Love You"
  5. "My Love"
  6. "Technicolor"
  7. "Sanctified"
  8. "Infinity Sex"
  9. "FutureSex/LoveSound"
  10. "Imagination"
  11. "Drown"
  12. "Cry Me a River"
  13. "Let the Groove Get In"
  14. "My Favorite Drug"
  15. "Señorita"
  16. "Summer Love"
  17. "Fuckin' Up the Disco"
  18. "Play"
  19. "Suit & Tie"
  20. "Flame"
  21. "Say Something"
  22. "Pusher Love Girl"
  23. "Until the End of Time"
  24. "Selfish"
  25. "What Goes Around... Comes Around"
  26. "Can't Stop the Feeling!"
  27. "Good Times"
  28. "Rock Your Body"
  29. "SexyBack"
  30. "Mirrors"

Notes

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  1. "Love & War" was performed at the July 4, 2024 show at Hersheypark Stadium.
  2. "New York, New York" was performed at Madison Square Garden.
  3. "Hotline Bling" was performed at Scotiabank Arena on October 18. 2024.
  4. "Gone" was performed at Kia Center on November 9, 2024.

Tour dates

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List of 2024 concerts[5][25]
Date (2024) City Country Venue Attendance Revenue
April 29 Vancouver Canada Rogers Arena 12,705 / 12,705 $1,781,057
May 2 Seattle United States Climate Pledge Arena 27,164 / 27,164 $5,374,367
May 3
May 6 San Jose SAP Center 21,508 / 21,508 $4,703,673
May 7
May 10 Las Vegas T-Mobile Arena 27,360 / 27,360 $6,126,491
May 11
May 14 San Diego Pechanga Arena 10,558 / 10,558 $2,319,370
May 17 Inglewood Kia Forum 28,801 / 28,801 $7,386,777
May 18
May 21 Phoenix Footprint Center 12,600 / 12,600 $3,273,762
May 29 San Antonio Frost Bank Center 14,030 / 14,030 $2,564,512
May 31 Austin Moody Center 22,462 / 22,462 $5,616,927
June 1
June 4 Fort Worth Dickies Arena 11,579 / 11,579 $3,112,609
June 6 Tulsa BOK Center 12,494 / 12,494 $2,286,122
June 10 Atlanta State Farm Arena 12,982 / 12,982 $2,711,435
June 12 Raleigh PNC Arena 14,102 / 14,102 $2,744,869
June 14 Tampa Amalie Arena 14,483 / 14,483 $3,324,420
June 15 Miami Kaseya Center 12,815 / 12,815 $3,225,154
June 21 Chicago United Center 28,436 / 28,436 $7,153,033
June 22
June 25 New York City Madison Square Garden 27,457 / 27,457 $7,691,734
June 26
June 29 Boston TD Garden 26,708 / 26,708 $6,248,840
June 30
July 3 Baltimore CFG Bank Arena 11,694 / 11,694 $2,212,780
July 4 Hershey Hersheypark Stadium 27,278 / 27,278 $3,283,220
July 7 Cleveland Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse 16,285 / 16,285 $3,241,404
July 9 Lexington Rupp Arena 14,259 / 14,259 $2,711,174
July 26 Kraków Poland Tauron Arena 36,501 / 36,501 $4,004,056
July 27
July 30 Berlin Germany Uber Arena 25,964 / 25,964 $3,292,661
July 31
August 3 Antwerp Belgium Sportpaleis 34,729 / 34,729 $3,640,421
August 4
August 7 Birmingham England Utilita Arena Birmingham 12,184 / 12,931 $1,587,924
August 8 Manchester Co-op Live 15,090 / 15,090 $2,040,496
August 11 London The O2 Arena 32,395 / 32,395 $4,445,313
August 12
August 15 Amsterdam Netherlands Ziggo Dome 45,890 / 45,890 $5,334,012
August 16
August 19
August 21 Munich Germany Olympiahalle 25,097 / 25,097 $3,187,877
August 22
August 25 Cologne Lanxess Arena 33,086 / 33,086 $4,062,204
August 26
August 29 Copenhagen Denmark Royal Arena 30,119 / 30,119 $4,473,987
August 30
September 2 Stockholm Sweden Tele2 Arena 21,334 / 21,334 $1,681,456
September 4 Hamburg Germany Barclays Arena 12,724 / 12,724 $1,683,431
September 6 Lyon France LDLC Arena 26,397 / 26,397 $3,196,570
September 7
October 4 Montreal Canada Bell Centre — —
October 7 Brooklyn United States Barclays Center — —
October 11 Philadelphia Wells Fargo Center — —
October 13 Washington, D.C. Capital One Arena — —
October 15[a] Newark Prudential Center — —
October 17 Toronto Canada Scotiabank Arena — —
October 18
October 21 Buffalo United States KeyBank Center — —
November 8 Sunrise Amerant Bank Arena — —
November 9 Orlando Kia Center — —
November 12 Jacksonville VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena — —
November 14 Charlotte Spectrum Center — —
November 16 Atlanta State Farm Arena — —
November 19 Knoxville Thompson-Boling Arena — —
November 20 Louisville KFC Yum! Center — —
November 23 Memphis FedEx Forum — —
November 25 New Orleans Smoothie King Center — —
December 4 Houston Toyota Center — —
December 6 Dallas American Airlines Center — —
December 8 Wichita Intrust Bank Arena — —
December 10 North Little Rock Simmons Bank Arena — —
December 12 Nashville Bridgestone Arena — —
December 14 Pittsburgh PPG Paints Arena — —
December 16 Indianapolis Gainbridge Fieldhouse — —
December 19 St. Louis Enterprise Center — —
December 20 Kansas City T-Mobile Center — —
List of 2025 concerts
Date (2025) City Country Venue Attendance Revenue
January 13 Portland United States Moda Center — —
January 15 Sacramento Golden 1 Center — —
January 18 Anaheim Honda Center — —
January 20 Palm Desert Acrisure Arena — —
January 23 Phoenix Footprint Center — —
January 25 Salt Lake City Delta Center — —
January 28 Denver Ball Arena — —
February 3 Austin Moody Center — —
February 7 Mexico City Mexico Palacio de los Deportes — —
February 8
February 14[b] Chicago United States United Center — —
February 18[c] Grand Rapids Van Andel Arena — —
February 20[d] Detroit Little Caesars Arena — —
February 22[e] Milwaukee Fiserv Forum — —
February 24[f] Saint Paul Xcel Energy Center — —
February 27[g] Columbus Nationwide Arena — —
March 21[h] Buenos Aires Argentina Hipódromo de San Isidro — —
March 22[i] Santiago Chile Parque Cerrillos
March 28[j] Bogotá Colombia Parque Simón Bolivar
March 30[k] São Paulo Brazil Autódromo de Interlagos
April 5[l] Monterrey Mexico Fundidora Park
May 30[m] Seville Spain Plaza de España
June 2[n] Milan Italy Hippodrome of San Siro
June 6 Kaunas Lithuania Darius and Girėnas Stadium — —
June 9 Tallinn Estonia Tallinn Song Festival Grounds — —
June 12 Trondheim Norway Dahls Arena — —
June 14[o] Kværndrup Denmark Egeskov Castle — —
June 17 Warsaw Poland PGE Narodowy — —
June 20[p] Landgraaf Netherlands Megaland Park — —
June 22[q] Newport England Seaclose Park
June 26[r] Belfast Northern Ireland Ormeau Park
June 28 Dublin Ireland Malahide Castle — —
July 4 Essex England Chelmsford City Racecourse — —
July 5[s] Lancashire Lytham Green — —
July 8 Luxembourg City Luxembourg Luxexpo Open Air — —
July 16 - 20[t] Bonțida Romania Bonțida Bánffy Castle — —
July 20[u] Paris France Hippodrome de Longchamp
Total 759,300 $131,724,138

Notes

  1. ^ This concert was originally scheduled for October 8, 2024 but was postponed due to Timberlake suffering an injury.
  2. ^ This concert was originally scheduled for October 27, 2024 but was postponed due to Timberlake having bronchitis and laryngitis.
  3. ^ This concert was originally scheduled for November 2, 2024 but was postponed due to Timberlake having bronchitis and laryngitis.
  4. ^ This concert was originally scheduled for October 25, 2024 but was postponed due to Timberlake having bronchitis and laryngitis.
  5. ^ This concert was originally scheduled for October 28, 2024 but was postponed due to Timberlake having bronchitis and laryngitis.
  6. ^ This concert was originally scheduled for October 31, 2024 but was postponed due to Timberlake having bronchitis and laryngitis.
  7. ^ This concert was originally scheduled for October 23, 2024 but was postponed due to Timberlake having bronchitis and laryngitis.
  8. ^ This concert is part of Lollapalooza Argentina.
  9. ^ This concert is part of Lollapalooza Chile.
  10. ^ This concert is part of Festival Estéreo Picnic.
  11. ^ This concert is part of Lollapalooza Brazil.
  12. ^ This concert is part of Pal Norte.
  13. ^ This concert is part of the Icónica Santalucia Sevilla Festival.
  14. ^ This concert is part of the I-Days Milano.
  15. ^ This concert is part of the Heartland Festival.
  16. ^ This concert is part of the Pinkpop Festival.
  17. ^ This concert is part of the Isle of Wight Festival.
  18. ^ This concert is part of the Belsonic.
  19. ^ This concert is part of the Lytham Festival.
  20. ^ This concert is part of the Electric Castle music festival.
  21. ^ This concert is part of the Lollapalooza Paris.

Cancelled shows

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List of cancelled concerts
Date (2024) City Country Venue Reason
June 8 Columbia United States Colonial Life Arena —[26]
December 2 Oklahoma City Paycom Center Back injury[27]

References

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  1. ^ "Justin Timberlake returns to the global stage with The Forget Tomorrow World Tour". Live Nation Entertainment. January 26, 2024. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
  2. ^ Rockson, Gabrielle (January 26, 2024). "Justin Timberlake Announces New Forget Tomorrow World Tour". People. ISSN 0093-7673. OCLC 794712888. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
  3. ^ ABC Audio (January 31, 2024). "Birthday boy Justin Timberlake adds new dates to Forget Tomorrow tour". WRMF. Archived from the original on January 31, 2024. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
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  9. ^ Cowen, Trace William (March 20, 2024). "Justin Timberlake's Forget Tomorrow World Tour Is Set to Become His Biggest Yet, Gross Over $140 Million". Complex. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
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  12. ^ Rietmulder, Michael (May 3, 2024). "Justin Timberlake gets soulful in Seattle". The Seattle Times. ISSN 0745-9696. OCLC 9198928. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
  13. ^ Harrington, Jim (May 7, 2024). "Review: Justin Timberlake is a terrific performer with a mediocre songbook". The Mercury News. ISSN 0747-2099. OCLC 145122249. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
  14. ^ Chan, Tim (May 19, 2024). "Justin Timberlake's 'Forget Tomorrow' World Tour Revives the Reigning Prince of Pop". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
  15. ^ Horowitz, Steven (May 18, 2024). "Justin Timberlake Delivers Peak Performance at Hits-Filled L.A. Forum Show: Concert Review". Variety. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
  16. ^ Masley, Ed (May 22, 2024). "Justin Timberlake's ageless falsetto hits all the right notes in hit-filled Phoenix concert". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  17. ^ Stokes, Chris (May 30, 2024). "Justin Timberlake brings 'Sexy Back' at San Antonio concert". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
  18. ^ Webb, Eric (June 1, 2024). "Three top moments from Justin Timberlake's gravity-defying, barbecue-loving Austin show". Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved June 1, 2024.
  19. ^ Jones, Preston (June 5, 2024). "In His Fort Worth Debut, Justin Timberlake Delivers a Pop Music Master Class". Dallas Observer. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
  20. ^ Stevenson, Stefan (June 5, 2024). "A REVIEW: Justin Timberlake's night in Fort Worth proves again he's more than a popstar". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
  21. ^ Gilmore, Hunter (June 11, 2024). "Justin Timberlake Lights Up Atlanta With 'The Forget Tomorrow World Tour': Concert Review". Atlanta Daily World. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
  22. ^ "Justin Timberlake Conquers Chicago". B96 Chicago. June 24, 2024. Retrieved June 24, 2024.
  23. ^ Hirsh, Marc (June 30, 2024). "Timberlake is all business at TD Garden". The Boston Globe. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
  24. ^ Rossignol, Derrick (April 30, 2024). "Here Is Justin Timberlake's 'The Forget Tomorrow World Tour' Set list". Uproxx. Archived from the original on April 30, 2024. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
  25. ^ "Justin Timberlake Adds Nine U.S. Dates To 'The Forget Tomorrow World Tour'". Pollstar. May 20, 2024. Retrieved May 20, 2024.
  26. ^ Connaughton, Kevin (May 9, 2024). "Justin Timberlake cancels tour date for Columbia concert". WIS. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  27. ^ https://www.msn.com/en-us/music/news/justin-timberlake-cancels-upcoming-concert-due-to-back-injury/ar-AA1v3c2e?ocid=msedgntp&pc=U531&cvid=80ccee66eaef4b558738164d2ab8675f&ei=7
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