Drake is one of the biggest musical acts in the world, so when he announces a tour, it’s a major event for fans. His most recent tour, called the Assassination Vacation Tour, included several stops in major cities across North America in 2022. Fans in Boston were excited to learn that Drake would be performing in their city as part of this tour.
When Drake Performed in Boston in 2022
According to various entertainment news reports and Drake’s official website, the superstar rapper performed at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts on August 4, 2022. This was part of his larger Assassination Vacation Tour which spanned from June to December 2022 across North America.
The August 4th concert in Boston was a huge event for Drake fans in the area. TD Garden has a capacity of around 20,000 for concerts, so tens of thousands of fans got to see Drake live in action on this date. The iconic Boston arena played host to one of the biggest music stars in the world for a highly anticipated show.
Other Stops on Drake’s Tour
While Drake playing TD Garden in Boston was a major highlight for local fans, it was just one of many tour stops for the rapper in 2022. Some other notable dates and venues on the Assassination Vacation Tour included:
- July 31, 2022 – Scotiabank Arena – Toronto, ON
- August 1, 2022 – Scotiabank Arena – Toronto, ON
- August 5, 2022 – Barclays Center – Brooklyn, NY
- August 6, 2022 – Barclays Center – Brooklyn, NY
- August 14, 2022 – Ball Arena – Denver, CO
- August 17, 2022 – Crypto.com Arena – Los Angeles, CA
- August 19, 2022 – Oakland Arena – Oakland, CA
- August 23, 2022 – Rogers Arena – Vancouver, BC
- September 1, 2022 – Wells Fargo Center – Philadelphia, PA
- September 2, 2022 – Wells Fargo Center – Philadelphia, PA
- September 15, 2022 – United Center – Chicago, IL
- September 16, 2022 – United Center – Chicago, IL
- October 1, 2022 – O2 Arena – London, UK
- October 2, 2022 – O2 Arena – London, UK
As you can see, Drake played many of the top arenas in the biggest cities in North America like Toronto, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Vancouver. The Boston show was right in the heart of the tour alongside these other major stops.
Drake’s History of Performing in Boston
The 2022 show at TD Garden was not the first time Drake has brought one of his tours to Boston. He has made a habit of including Boston as a tour stop over the years as his popularity has skyrocketed.
Here is a quick history of some other Drake concerts in Boston over the years:
- 2010 – Drake performed at the House of Blues in Boston while touring his debut album Thank Me Later.
- 2012 – Returned to the House of Blues for his Club Paradise Tour supporting Take Care.
- 2014 – Performed at TD Garden for the first time as part of his Would You Like A Tour? tour.
- 2016 – Played TD Garden again on his Summer Sixteen Tour with Future.
- 2017 – Brought the Boy Meets World Tour to TD Garden shortly after the release of his album More Life.
Based on this timeline, the 2022 show at TD Garden was Drake’s 6th time headlining a major arena/stadium concert in Boston over the past decade or so. He clearly recognizes Boston as an important tour market and his fans reward him by consistently showing up in huge numbers each time he visits.
Setlist Drake Performed in Boston
Drake delivered an electrifying high energy set during his 2022 Boston show, packed with hits spanning his entire discography. Here’s a look at the full setlist Drake performed at TD Garden on August 4, 2022:
Song | Album |
---|---|
Free Spirit | Honestly, Nevermind |
Headlines | Take Care |
Crew Love | Take Care |
Best I Ever Had | So Far Gone |
Race My Mind | Certified Lover Boy |
Lemon Pepper Freestyle | Scary Hours 2 |
No Friends in the Industry | Certified Lover Boy |
Knife Talk | Certified Lover Boy |
Girls Want Girls | Certified Lover Boy |
TSU | Certified Lover Boy |
In My Feelings | Scorpion |
Controlla | Views |
Too Much | Nothing Was the Same |
God’s Plan | Scary Hours |
Laugh Now Cry Later | Dark Lane Demo Tapes |
Hold On, We’re Going Home | Nothing Was the Same |
One Dance | Views |
Passionfruit | More Life |
Hotline Bling | Singles |
Nonstop | Scorpion |
Started From the Bottom | Nothing Was the Same |
Jumpman | What a Time to Be Alive (with Future) |
Look Alive | Scary Hours 2 |
HYFR | Take Care |
Way 2 Sexy | Certified Lover Boy |
Massive | Honestly, Nevermind |
As you can see, Drake covered all eras of his discography in Boston, treating fans to hits, deep cuts and new songs from his recent album Honestly, Nevermind. The nearly 30 song set covered all his biggest smashes over a decade plus career as one of music’s biggest stars.
Conclusion
Drake’s August 4th, 2022 concert at TD Garden in Boston was a major moment for his fans in the city. It marked his first time playing there since 2017 and was part of his huge Assassination Vacation Tour across North America. Drake has made Boston a regular tour stop over the past decade, clearly understanding his New England fans are passionate supporters. His setlist spanned new songs and classic smashes, showing off the range of hits that have made him one of the most popular musicians in the world. For those lucky enough to get tickets, it was surely an unforgettable night seeing Drake live in Boston in the summer of 2022.