The mainstream sellout tour is an upcoming concert tour by popular singer Camila Cabello to promote her third studio album, Mainstream Sellout. The tour is scheduled to start in August 2023 and will visit arenas across North America and Europe. Some quick answers to key questions about the tour:
- Who is headlining the tour? Camila Cabello
- What is she touring to promote? Her album Mainstream Sellout
- When does the tour start? August 2023
- What cities/countries will she visit? Cities across North America and Europe
About Camila Cabello
Camila Cabello first gained fame as a member of the girl group Fifth Harmony, formed on The X Factor USA in 2012. After leaving the group in 2016, Cabello released several hit solo singles including “Havana” and “Señorita” and has released two studio albums: Camila (2018) and Romance (2019).
Her upcoming album Mainstream Sellout will be her third studio album and features a stylistic departure for Cabello, incorporating pop punk and rock influences. The album’s lyrics critique internet culture and maintaining authenticity. The title track featuring Willow was released as the lead single in March 2022.
Some key facts about Camila Cabello:
- Full name: Karla Camila Cabello Estrabao
- Born: March 3, 1997 (age 26) in Havana, Cuba
- Genres: Pop, Latin pop, R&B
- First studio album: Camila (2018)
- Total singles sold: 95 million+ worldwide
With her massive social media following and hit songs, Cabello has become one of the most popular young pop stars today.
About the Mainstream Sellout Tour
The Mainstream Sellout tour will support Cabello’s third studio album Mainstream Sellout. The album explores pop punk sounds and criticizes internet culture.
Some key details about the tour:
- Number of legs: 2
- Number of shows: Over 40
- Start date: August 2023
- End date: November 2023
- Setlist: Mix of new album and older hits
- Opening acts: To be announced
The tour will kick off in North America in stadiums and arenas before heading to Europe in the fall. Specific tour dates and locations have not been announced yet but are expected to be revealed in the coming months leading up to the tour.
Rumored Tour Dates
Though not yet confirmed, some rumored tour dates and locations for the Mainstream Sellout Tour include:
Date | City | Venue |
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August 1, 2023 | Los Angeles, CA | Crypto.com Arena |
August 5, 2023 | Houston, TX | Toyota Center |
August 10, 2023 | Chicago, IL | United Center |
August 15, 2023 | Toronto, ON | Scotiabank Arena |
August 22, 2023 | New York, NY | Madison Square Garden |
Opening Acts
The opening acts for the tour have not been officially announced yet. However, based on Cabello’s collaborators and friends, some possibilities for opening acts could include:
- Willow – collaborated on “Psychofreak” on Mainstream Sellout album
- Ed Sheeran – collaborated on hit “Señorita”
- Shawn Mendes – collaborated on hits “I Know What You Did Last Summer” and “Señorita”
- Machine Gun Kelly – rumored boyfriend who incorporates pop punk sounds
Having a high-profile opening act like Ed Sheeran or Machine Gun Kelly could help draw bigger crowds to Cabello’s shows. But collaborators like Willow and Shawn Mendes would also make great openers and synergize well with Cabello’s set.
Setlist Possibilities
Since the tour will promote Cabello’s Mainstream Sellout album, fans can expect to hear plenty of tracks from that album during her setlist. She’ll likely play most or all of the 12 songs from the album.
Some other songs that are likely to be included based on past tours and greatest hits:
- “Havana”
- “Señorita”
- “Never Be the Same”
- “My Oh My”
- “Liar”
- “Bad Things”
- “Real Friends”
To incorporate her pop punk new sound, Cabello could also add covers of pop punk classics like “Misery Business” by Paramore or “Sk8er Boi” by Avril Lavigne.
Based on a typical 18-20 song setlist, here is a speculative breakdown of the setlist songs by category:
- 9-10 Mainstream Sellout songs
- 3-4 Older hit singles
- 2-3 Pop punk covers
- 1-2 Ballads like “Never Be The Same”
- 1-2 Duet songs like “Señorita” if a guest appears
This range allows Cabello to play most of her newest album while pleasing fans with her big hits and some fresh surprises.
Stage Design Possibilities
While details of the stage design are not confirmed yet, here are some possibilities based on Cabello’s recent tours and pop punk style:
- Mainstage: Wide central stage that allows room for Cabello and her dancers to perform choreography and interact with fans
- Catwalks: Long catwalks extending out into the crowd to bring Cabello closer to fans in the back
- Pop punk set pieces: Scaffolding, block letters, and graffiti-style decor elements to match the pop punk theme
- Pyrotechnics: Flames and fireworks timed to big song moments to amplify the rock concert atmosphere
- Costume changes: Cabello changing into outfits styled for different sections of the show, potentially more rock-oriented looks for the new songs
Having an immersive, multi-sensory stage design with compelling visuals and exciting pyrotechnics will help make the show an unforgettable experience for Camila Cabello fans.
Why Fans are Excited
There are several key reasons why fans are already excited about Cabello’s Mainstream Sellout tour:
- It’s her first tour since 2019, following pandemic cancellations – fans are eager to see her perform live again
- The new pop punk sound & aesthetic – this stylistic pivot is intriguing fans
- New album with reflective lyrics – fans connect deeply to Cabello’s personal songs
- High energy, visually stunning shows – her concerts are known for great production, choreography
- Possible collaborator appearances – hits like “Señorita” could be extra special
- Rare opportunity to see new songs live – fans look forward to hearing Mainstream Sellout tracks live for the first time
After years without a concert tour, Camila Cabello fans are ready to see their idol back in her element delivering huge pop performances on the big stage. The Mainstream Sellout tour represents an exciting new era for Cabello as both her music and live shows embrace a bold punk-pop aesthetic.
Comparisons to Other Recent Pop Tours
How does Cabello’s tour compare to other major pop artists’ recent stadium tours?
Tour | Artist | # Shows | Attendance | Gross |
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Mainstream Sellout Tour | Camila Cabello | 40+ (projected) | TBD | TBD |
Love on Tour | Harry Styles | 43 | 1.3 million | $230 million |
Future Nostalgia Tour | Dua Lipa | 68 | 1 million+ | $86.7 million |
TWICELIGHTS Tour | Twice | 7 | 150,000 | $24.4 million |
As a relatively new headlining artist, Cabello likely won’t reach attendance and gross numbers as high as Harry Styles. But if she can draw sizable crowds averaging 15,000+ per show, she could potentially play to 600,000+ fans and gross over $60 million from her first global headlining tour.
Conclusion
Camila Cabello’s upcoming Mainstream Sellout Tour has a lot of ingredients to make it a hugely successful global arena tour. Cabello’s devoted fanbase and intrigued new audiences drawn to her evolving pop-punk sound are eager to see her perform live again. If she delivers the stellar vocals, slick choreography and immersive production her shows are known for, the tour could propel Cabello to the next level of pop stardom. With speculated guest appearances and a mix of new songs and old hits, it promises to be a stellar show that represents an exciting new mainstream era for Camila Cabello.