The Millennium Tour is the highly anticipated comeback tour of 1990s R&B groups like B2K, Mario, Lloyd, Pretty Ricky, Chingy, Ying Yang Twins and more. Fans have been eagerly awaiting the release of tour dates since the reunion was announced in 2018. This nostalgic lineup promises to take fans back in time with their early 2000s hits and deliver an unforgettable show. Keep reading to find out the scheduled tour dates and locations for the Millennium Tour.
What is the Millennium Tour?
The Millennium Tour is a massive concert tour featuring some of the most popular R&B, hip hop, and rap artists from the 1990s and 2000s. It is named after the turn of the millennium era when these acts first gained mainstream success. Groups like B2K, Mario, and Lloyd ruled the radio waves from the late 90s into the 2000s, cementing themselves as icons of millennial culture with smash hits and status as teen idols. Now, twenty years later, these influential artists are reuniting to perform their classic tracks on a national tour. For millennials who came of age during their heyday, the Millennium Tour is a chance to re-live nostalgic high school memories and celebrate the soundtrack of their youth. With coordinating outfit changes and choreographed dance moves, the Millennium Tour aims to capture the signature sound and style that defined urban pop music at the turn of the century.
Who is performing on the Millennium Tour?
The star-studded lineup features major R&B and hip hop acts from the millennial generation, including:
– B2K – The boy band rose to fame in the early 2000s with hits like “Bump Bump Bump” and “Uh Huh.” Members Lil Fizz, J-Boog, and Raz-B will reunite on stage.
– Mario – Known for his infectious 2002 debut single “Just a Friend,” the R&B crooner is ready to belt out classics from throughout his two-decade career.
– Lloyd – The singer behind mid-2000s slow jams like “You” and “Get It Shawty” will bring his smooth vocals and suave style.
– Ying Yang Twins – The Atlanta duo, best remembered for club bangers “Salt Shaker” and “Wait (The Whisper Song),” will get the crowd hyped.
– Chingy – Expect the rapper to perform nostalgic hits like “Right Thurr” and “Holidae In.”
– Pretty Ricky – The foursome known for raunchy tracks like “Grind With Me” and “On the Hotline” will bring the heat.
– Sammie – The “I Like It” singer transitioned from teen star to adult R&B artist and will sing classics from across his career.
– Lil Scrappy – The Atlanta rapper and Love & Hip Hop star will perform early 2000s hits like “No Problem” and “Money in the Bank.”
– Yung Joc – The “It’s Goin’ Down” rapper will showcase his signature dance moves and grills.
How did the Millennium Tour come together?
The idea for a major millennial nostalgia tour was sparked in 2018 when several 1990s R&B acts reunited for the RBRM (Ronnie, Bobby, Ricky & Mike) Tour. Members from New Edition and Bell Biv DeVoe headlined the tour and were joined by special guests, often including B2K, Lloyd, Pretty Ricky and other Millennium stars. The enthusiastic response from fans showed a huge demand for early 2000s R&B groups to reunite.
Capitalizing on this nostalgia, G-Squared Events and AEG Presents officially announced the lineup for The Millennium Tour in late 2018. For many acts, this will be their first time performing together in nearly 15 years. After years out of the spotlight, the tour provides a major comeback opportunity and chance to celebrate their hits with millennial fans who grew up listening to them. Promoters describe the tour as “90s/2000s nostalgia mixed with the current vibe” and promise an electrifying concert experience.
Millennium Tour Dates and Locations
The Millennium Tour is set to hit major U.S. cities this spring and summer in its first official outing. Produced by AEG Presents, the tour currently has over 45 dates scheduled from April – August 2019. Here is the full rundown of scheduled Millennium Tour dates and venues:
April 2019 Tour Dates
April 5 | Baltimore, MD | Royal Farms Arena |
April 11 | Newark, NJ | Prudential Center |
April 12 | Brooklyn, NY | Barclays Center |
April 13 | Hampton, VA | Hampton Coliseum |
April 14 | Greensboro, NC | Greensboro Coliseum |
The tour kicks off on April 5 at Royal Farms Arena in Baltimore. It heads to the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ on April 11 followed by Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on April 12. On April 13 the tour will hit Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, VA before wrapping up the first weekend at Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, NC on April 14. These back-to-back shows in major East Coast cities should make for an energetic start.
April 2019 Tour Dates Continued
April 18 | Chicago, IL | Allstate Arena |
April 19 | Detroit, MI | Little Caesars Arena |
April 20 | Columbus, OH | Schottenstein Center |
April 21 | St. Louis, MO | Enterprise Center |
After a short break, the Millennium Tour picks back up with a show at Chicago’s Allstate Arena on April 18, followed by a stop in Detroit at Little Caesars Arena on April 19. On April 20 the lineup will perform at Schottenstein Center in Columbus, OH, before hitting Enterprise Center in St. Louis on April 21.
May 2019 Tour Dates
May 2 | Los Angeles, CA | The Forum |
May 3 | Las Vegas, NV | MGM Grand Garden Arena |
May 4 | Phoenix, AZ | Talking Stick Resort Arena |
May 5 | Anaheim, CA | Honda Center |
May 9 | San Diego, CA | Pechanga Arena |
May 10 | San Jose, CA | SAP Center |
May 11 | Oakland, CA | Oracle Arena |
May 12 | Seattle, WA | Tacoma Dome |
In May, the Millennium Tour comes to the West Coast including major stops in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Phoenix, San Diego, and more. The month opens with back-to-back shows in Los Angeles at The Forum on May 2 and Anaheim at Honda Center on May 5. The lineup will then perform in Las Vegas at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 3 followed by Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix on May 4.
Later in the month, look for the tour to hit Pechanga Arena in San Diego on May 9, SAP Center in San Jose on May 10, and Oracle Arena in Oakland on May 11. The West Coast run wraps up at Tacoma Dome in Seattle on May 12.
June – August 2019 Tour Dates
The Millennium Tour continues touring through summer 2019 with shows scheduled in the South, Midwest, East Coast, and more:
June 28 | Houston, TX | Toyota Center |
June 29 | Dallas, TX | American Airlines Center |
June 30 | New Orleans, LA | Smoothie King Center |
July 12 | Jacksonville, FL | VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena |
July 13 | Tampa, FL | Amalie Arena |
July 14 | Sunrise, FL | BB&T Center |
July 26 | Atlanta, GA | State Farm Arena |
July 27 | Nashville, TN | Bridgestone Arena |
July 28 | Memphis, TN | FedExForum |
August 29 | Washington, DC | Capital One Arena |
August 30 | Raleigh, NC | PNC Arena |
August 31 | Charlotte, NC | Spectrum Center |
The summer leg includes stops in Houston, Dallas, New Orleans, Atlanta, Nashville, and more before closing out on the East Coast. Local fans in major southern cities should be excited to see this iconic lineup come through their hometowns. From Florida to North Carolina, it promises to be a summer of 2000s nostalgia.
Tickets and Prices
Given the lineup’s enormous popularity among millennials, it’s no surprise that tickets sold out fast in many cities. But there are still limited tickets available for purchase online. Prices vary by city but tend to range from $59 – $250 for general admission. Front row and VIP packages are also available at premium prices.
Fans hoping to score last minute tickets should check sites like Ticketmaster, Stubhub, SeatGeek and Vivid Seats. Resale prices fluctuate leading up to each show date but expect to pay higher than face value if purchasing from resellers. For the biggest shows in major markets like New York and Los Angeles, resale prices currently exceed $200 per ticket on average.
Overall the most affordable options will be general admission tickets purchased early through the official promoter in cities with less demand. But for diehard fans, the revival of their favorite 2000s stars in concert just may be worth splurging on resale tickets.
Merchandise
What’s a concert tour without awesome merch? Official Millennium Tour merchandise will be available for purchase at the shows. Exclusive t-shirts, hoodies, hats and more will let you rep your favorite R&B acts from the 2000s. Prices will likely range from $40 – $60 for apparel. Limited edition items like signed memorabilia could go for over $100.
Online pop-up shops like B2K’s Millennium Tour Shop also offer tour-related apparel and accessories to order in advance. Items get shipped out 2-4 weeks before the concert dates. Whether you get your gear online or in person at the show, millennium era merch is the perfect concert keepsake or gift for the early 2000s fan in your life.
Setlist Preview
With so many hit songs between them, putting together one cohesive setlist is no easy feat. But promoters ensure that only the best and most nostalgic tracks make the final cut. Fans can count on hearing classic early 2000s hits like:
– B2K – “Bump Bump Bump,” “Girlfriend,” “Uh Huh”
– Mario – “Just a Friend,” “Let Me Love You,” “How Could You”
– Lloyd – “Southside,” “You,” “Get It Shawty”
– Pretty Ricky – “Grind With Me,” “On The Hotline,” “Your Body”
– Ying Yang Twins – “Salt Shaker,” “What’s Happnin,” “Wait (The Whisper Song)”
– Chingy – “Right Thurr,” “Holidae In,” “One Call Away”
– Sammie – “I Like It,” “Come With Me,” “Crazy Things I Do”
With overlapping fan bases, the audience will go wild singing along to songs they grew up with. But there may also be some surprises with artists covering each other’s hits or collaborating on special one-time performances. Opening acts are still to be announced as well, which could mix up the setlist even more. Regardless, the Millennium Tour is sure to be an unforgettable trip down memory lane.
Travel Packages
For superfans who want to follow the whole tour, official travel packages are available for purchase. These all-inclusive bundles allow you to see multiple tour stops without the hassle of planning each trip separately. Packages combine top tickets to two or more Millennium Tour dates with flights, hotel accommodations, and more. Most span 3-5 days so you can fully experience each city.
Pricing varies by city but expect to spend $500 or more per person. While not cheap, travel packages take care of all the details so you can focus on having an epic 2000s nostalgia trip. They sell out fast so check availability now if you hope to see the Millennium Tour in multiple iconic cities.
Before You Go
Reliving the 2000s is even better when you look the part. Break out your throwback jerseys, baggy jeans, bucket hats, and bling to complete the vibe. For ladies, think bedazzled halter tops, low rise pants, and bandana prints. And everyone should rock cornrows, braids, or styled-up hair dos reminiscent of the decade.
Beyond outfit planning, be sure to stream the artists’ biggest hits on Spotify ahead of the show. Create a fire Millennium Tour playlist to get familiar with the songs you can expect to hear live. Follow the tour’s Instagram account for updates leading up to the events as well.
Most importantly, get ready to have the time of your life partying like it’s 2002! The high energy crowd full of millennials will create an electric atmosphere at each stop.
Conclusion
From start to finish, the Millennium Tour is poised to be one giant 2000s throwback party. For 90s kids who came of age during the early 2000s, seeing these monumental R&B acts back together again is a dream come true. Even two decades later, their music still holds a special place in millennial hearts. Singing and dancing along to the soundtrack of growing up promises to be an incredibly nostalgic concert experience. Don’t miss out when the lineup rolls through your city – secure tickets today to join the Millennium Tour’s epic return!