The Millennium Tour is a series of concerts featuring performances by popular R&B and hip hop artists from the late 1990s and early 2000s. The tour was announced in October 2019 and is scheduled to begin in March 2020.
Tour Dates
The Millennium Tour currently has over 40 dates scheduled across North America. The tour kicks off on March 5, 2020 in Greensboro, NC and wraps up on May 2, 2020 in Los Angeles, CA. Some of the major markets on the tour include Atlanta, New York City, Chicago, Houston, Toronto, and Oakland.
Date | City | Venue |
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March 5, 2020 | Greensboro, NC | Greensboro Coliseum |
March 7, 2020 | Atlanta, GA | State Farm Arena |
March 12, 2020 | Newark, NJ | Prudential Center |
March 14, 2020 | New York, NY | Madison Square Garden |
March 19, 2020 | Washington, DC | Capital One Arena |
As you can see from the schedule above, the tour hits many of the major cities on the East Coast in March before heading to the Midwest, South, and West Coast markets in April and May. The full schedule with all tour dates and locations is available on the official Millennium Tour website.
Performers
The Millennium Tour features an all-star lineup of popular R&B, hip hop, and rap artists from the late 90s and early 2000s. Some of the headliners include:
- Busta Rhymes
- Nelly
- Ashanti
- Ja Rule
- Lil Kim
- The Ying Yang Twins
- Lloyd
- Mario
- Pretty Ricky
- Baby Bash
- Frankie J
These performers had major hits on the radio and Billboard charts during the peak years of hip hop and R&B music leading up to the new millennium, which gives the tour its name. Fans can expect to hear these artists perform their most popular songs from the late 90s and early 2000s.
Ticket Prices
Tickets for the Millennium Tour are on sale now through the tour’s official website as well as authorized ticket sellers like Ticketmaster. Ticket prices vary by city and venue, but on average they range from $59 – $250 USD.
Ticket Type | Average Price Range |
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General Admission/Floor Seating | $59 – $129 |
Lower Level Seating | $89 – $199 |
Premium Seating (Front Rows, VIP, etc.) | $150 – $250 |
As you can see, ticket prices vary based on the venue and seat location. Floor seats and front row tickets carry the highest premiums while general admission and upper level seats are more affordable. Prices are subject to change and may fluctuate leading up to each show.
Tour Production
The Millennium Tour is being produced by G-Squared Events in association with Omarion Worldwide and Hall of Fame Entertainment. G-Squared Events has a track record of organizing large scale rap and R&B tours including The Masters of Ceremony Tour, Ladies Night Tour, and I Love the 90s – The Party Continues Tour. They aim to provide a high energy, concert-like atmosphere for fans.
In terms of stage design and production, fans can expect a setup befitting some of the biggest names in hip hop and R&B music. There will be state-of-the-art sound systems, dynamic lighting, LED screens, and pyrotechnics throughout the show. The staging and special effects will complement the party-like atmosphere as the performers bring some of the biggest hits from the millennium era to life.
Additional Stops
Due to high demand, it is expected that additional tour dates in new cities will be added in the coming weeks and months. Right now the tour is focused on major markets in the U.S. primarily. However, given the roster features acts with global fanbases, international tour stops in Europe, South America, and Asia could potentially be added as well.
Some of the new markets that could be added include Houston, Dallas, Miami, Philadelphia, Las Vegas, Denver, Boston, and others. International cities like London, Paris, Berlin, Rio de Janeiro, Seoul, etc. are also possibilities should the promoters choose to take the tour abroad. Stay tuned to the Millennium Tour website and artist social channels for announcements of any new dates or locations.
Conclusion
The Millennium Tour is slated to be one of the biggest nostalgia-driven hip hop and R&B tours in years. Fans across North America and potentially worldwide will get the chance to see some of the most popular artists from the late 90s and early 2000s performing hit after hit live on stage. The tour runs from March through May 2020 and is making stops in all the major cities across the United States.
With ticket prices starting around $50 for general admission, it is expected to be in high demand from music fans looking to relive the millennium era. The all-star lineup, concert-style production, and party atmosphere should make for an unforgettable experience. Be sure to grab tickets soon before they sell out in your city.