Brian Johnson and Angus Young performing at the AC/DC concert at the Power Trip festival in October 2023
AC/DC have announced second shows in several markets for their first tour since 2016. The news arrived on Feb. 16 as sales have been brisk. The original news of their “Power Up” tour of Europe this spring and summer, and named for their 2020 album, followed a brief teaser campaign on their social media platforms. The band performed a 24-song set at the Power Trip festival last October. The tour’s original February 12 announcement noted the lineup of lead guitarist Angus Young, lead vocalist Brian Johnson, rhythm guitarist Stevie Young, Matt Laug (for drummer Phil Rudd), and Chris Chaney “carry[ing] the torch” for bass guitarist Cliff Williams. They noted, “We can’t wait to see you all out there.” Tickets for all dates are on sale now. The Pretty Reckless is the opening act.
The tour will bring AC/DC to Germany, Italy, Spain, The Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland, England, Slovakia, Belgium, France and Ireland. The now 24 dates span three months with many days off in between concerts.
Watch them perform at the Power Trip festival
The final show of AC/DC’s Rock or Bust World Tour took place on Sept. 20, 2016. That tour saw the band essentially fire lead singer Brian Johnson due to lingering hearing issues that were affecting his vocals. Johnson was replaced by Axl Rose for the remainder of the tour. Johnson subsequently returned to the band and sang lead on their Power Up album.
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AC/DC Power Up Tour Dates (Tickets are available here and here)
May 17 – Gelsenkirchen, Germany, Veltins Arena
May 21 – Gelsenkirchen, Germany, Veltins Arena
May 25 – Reggio Emilia, Italy, RCF Arena
May 29 – Seville, Spain, La Cartuja Stadium
Jun 01 – Seville, Spain, La Cartuja Stadium*
Jun 05 – Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Johan Cruyff Arena
Jun 09 – Munich, Germany, Olympic Stadium
Jun 12 – Munich, Germany, Olympic Stadium
Jun 16 – Dresden, Germany, Messe
Jun 19 – Dresden, Germany, Messe*
Jun 23 – Vienna, Austria, Ernst Happel Stadium
Jun 26 – Vienna, Austria, Ernst Happel Stadium
Jul 29 – Zurich, Switzerland, Letzigrund Stadium
Jul 03 – London, England, Wembley Stadium
Jul 07 – London, England, Wembley Stadium
Jul 13 – Hockenheim, Germany, Ring
Jul 17 – Stuttgart, Germany, Wasen
Jul 21 – Bratislava, Slovakia, Old Airport
Jul 27 – Nuremberg, Germany, Zeppelinfeld
Jul 31 – Hannover, Germany, Messe
Aug 04 – Hannover, Germany, Messe*
Aug 09 – Dessel, Belgium, Festivalpark Stenehei
Aug 13 – Paris, France, Hippodrome Paris Longchamp
Aug 17 – Dublin, Ireland, Croke Park
*Added on Feb. 16
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1 Comment so far
Jump into a conversationMalcolm isn’t there, Phil isn’t there, Cliff isn’t there. Probably better if they choose also new singer. It’s a miracle if Brian’s voice last the whole tour!