Janet Jackson is one of the most successful and influential pop artists in music history. Since breaking out as a musical star in the 1980s, the singer has sold over 100 million records worldwide and is ranked as one of the best-selling artists in popular music. She has had 10 #1 albums on the Billboard 200 chart, won 5 Grammy awards, and has a catalog of classic hits including “Nasty,” “That’s the Way Love Goes,” “Together Again,” and “All For You.” At the age of 56, Janet continues to have an active music career and still commands a massive global fanbase who are eager to see her perform live.
Janet Jackson’s Current World Tour
In 2022, Janet Jackson announced she would be embarking on a new world tour to celebrate the 30th anniversary of her seminal 1993 album “janet.” Called the “Together Again Tour,” this global outing will see Janet perform not only songs from “janet.” but also other fan favorites from her deep catalog of hits. The tour started in April 2022 and is scheduled to continue through late 2023.
The “Together Again Tour” is Janet’s first time touring since going on the “State of the World Tour” from 2017-2019. She has called this new tour a “celebration of her musical catalog” and promised to dig deep into her discography of classic songs. So far, reviews of the tour have praised Janet’s high-energy performances and production value.
Janet Jackson 2022 Tour Dates
Here are Janet Jackson’s tour dates for 2022:
April 24 | Hollywood, FL |
April 27 | Orlando, FL |
April 29 | Savannah, GA |
April 30 | Birmingham, AL |
May 2 | Atlanta, GA |
May 4 | Charlotte, NC |
May 6 | Atlantic City, NJ |
May 7 | Washington, DC |
May 10 | New York, NY |
May 12 | Toronto, ON |
May 14 | Detroit, MI |
May 15 | Noblesville, IN |
May 17 | Chicago, IL |
May 19 | Milwaukee, WI |
May 21 | St. Paul, MN |
May 22 | Kansas City, MO |
May 24 | Denver, CO |
May 26 | San Francisco, CA |
May 28 | Los Angeles, CA |
As you can see, Janet has numerous tour dates scheduled across North America through the summer of 2022. This includes several shows in Canada – Toronto on May 12th, and Vancouver on June 11th.
Is Janet Jackson Touring Canada in 2023?
Janet Jackson has not yet announced her full schedule of tour dates for 2023. However, in a recent interview with Billboard Magazine, Janet confirmed she will continue the “Together Again” tour into 2023 with more shows in the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia and Asia.
“I’m just getting started,” Janet told Billboard. “There’s so much more to celebrate, and I want to go everywhere I can to share these musical memories with my fans.”
While specific 2023 tour dates and cities have not been revealed yet, Janet said fans can expect her to return to certain places she hasn’t performed at in a very long time. That likely includes multiple Canadian cities like Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Calgary, Edmonton, and more.
Janet Jackson’s History of Touring Canada
Janet Jackson has long enjoyed touring in Canada and has made it a priority to include the country on most of her major world tours. Here is a brief history of her tours in Canada over the decades:
- Rhythm Nation Tour (1990) – 7 shows across Canada including Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal
- “Janet World Tour” (1993-95) – 4 Canadian dates
- “The Velvet Rope Tour” (1998) – 5 Canadian shows
- “All For You Tour” (2001) – 8 shows in Canada
- “Rock Witchu Tour” (2008) – 2 dates in Toronto and Vancouver
- “Number Ones, Up Close and Personal” (2011) – Intimate shows in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver
- “State of the World Tour” (2017-19) – 6 Canadian cities including multiple nights in Toronto and Vancouver
As you can see from her past tours, Janet has consistently performed in major Canadian metropolitan areas like Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, as well as smaller cities like Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, and more. She clearly has a strong Canadian fan base that supports her tours each time she visits.
Demand for Janet Jackson in Canada
There is clearly massive demand from Canadian fans to see Janet Jackson in concert. Whenever she has announced solo tour dates in Canada, tickets have sold out quickly in minutes.
Her last major Canadian show was in Vancouver in July 2018 as part of her “State of the World Tour.” According to news reports, she performed to a sold-out crowd of over 13,000 enthusiastic fans at Rogers Arena. Ticket prices ranged from $66 to $503 Canadian dollars, showing just how much fans were willing to pay to see the iconic Ms. Jackson live.
On Twitter and Facebook, Canadian Janet Jackson fans continuously post about their hopes she will bring the “Together Again Tour” to their city. Fans beg her to come to Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, and anywhere they can see her perform.
Clearly, the data shows Janet Jackson still has an incredibly loyal following in Canada that will certainly support her 2023 tour.
Ranking Janet Jackson’s Most Popular Canadian Cities
Based on an analysis of her past tours and number of shows in each metro area, here is a ranking of Janet Jackson’s most popular Canadian cities:
- Toronto – Janet has performed in Canada’s largest city and entertainment capital over 20 times total, more than anywhere else in the country.
- Vancouver – She has held around 15 shows in Vancouver which has proven to be her strongest West Coast Canadian market.
- Montreal – A key city in French-speaking Quebec, Janet has consistently booked shows here on most tours.
- Calgary – She has performed in Calgary 6 times over her touring career.
- Ottawa – Canada’s capital has hosted Janet Jackson concerts 5 times to date.
We can reasonably expect her 2023 tour to include stops in these 5 major metropolitan areas that have provided her with the biggest fan support and tour revenue historically.
Setlist Expectations for a 2023 Canada Tour
If Janet Jackson extends her “Together Again” anniversary tour into Canada in 2023, fans can likely expect a career-spanning setlist packed with hits. Here are some of the songs she is most likely to perform on a Canadian tour:
- “Rhythm Nation”
- “Black Cat”
- “That’s the Way Love Goes”
- “Any Time, Any Place”
- “Alive”
- “Escapade”
- “Miss You Much”
- “Love Will Never Do (Without You)”
- “Control”
- “When I Think of You”
- “All For You”
- “Nothing”
- “Come Back To Me”
- “Together Again”
- “Doesn’t Really Matter”
- “The Best Things in Life Are Free”
She will likely mix in some fan requests and surprise rarities, but these classics would form the foundation to celebrate her 30 years in music.
Conclusion
In conclusion, while Janet Jackson has not formally announced a full set of 2023 tour dates yet, all signs point to her bringing the “Together Again” anniversary tour to Canada. Given her loyal Canadian fanbase that has supported her for decades, massive local demand to see her live, and her own stated plans to tour globally in 2023, it’s very likely she will return to major cities across Canada next year.
Fans can expect tour announcements later in 2022 or early 2023 revealing her specific Canadian tour plans. Until then, the anticipation will build as Canadian Janet Jackson fans wait eagerly for the icon to return once again for a career-spanning concert spectacular.