5 standout moments from The Weeknd and Playboi Carti’s explosive tour kickoff in Arizona

The Weeknd and Playboi Carti kicked off the 2025 After Hours Til Dawn tour on May 9, 2025. They performed at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Friday night and left fans mesmerized and wanting more.

As per The Grape Juice, the event drew over 60,000 fans, who were treated to several hit tracks along with dynamic lighting, elaborate sets, dancers, and special guests, including Mike Dean for the opening set. There were neon laser beams, too, shot through the crowd as the singers belted out smash hits live.

Let's look at some of the standout moments from the event.

5 best moments from the 2025 After Hours Til Dawn tour launch night

The Weeknd and Playboi Carti launched their highly anticipated 2025 After Hours Til Dawn stadium tour on Friday night and left fans spellbound. Here are 5 standout moments from the night.

The dramatic opening of the set with The Abyss

The Weeknd opened the set, creating a dark and mysterious vibe. He was wearing a mask and was surrounded by dancers in red-hooded cloaks. After the spooky entry, he sang The Abyss. a track from his sixth studio album, Hurry Up Tomorrow, released in January 2025.

The emotionally-charged performance with a haunting introduction made for an immersive experience for the guests.

Fans joined The Weeknd to sing Out of Time

One of the most magnificent moments of the night was when The Weeknd interacted with the fans in the front row and handed them the mic to sing the chorus of the song Out of Time. He also shook hands and vibed with them on the song, leaving fans in awe.

Mike Dean, the ultimate BTS powerhouse

Mike Dean's presence during the event was a sight to behold. His relaxed and effortless presence playing the keyboard was a beautiful contrast with The Weeknd's energy on the stage. While playing the background notes, Mike was also using his signature synths and keys, uplifting the mood of every song.

Known for collaborating with high-profile celebrities like Beyoncé and Travis Scott, Mike Dean's presence at the event was nothing less than breathtaking.

Playboi Carti and The Weeknd set the stage on fire

Fans were in frenzy as the duo rocked the stage to some of their timeless hits, including the 2024 song Timeless. The other track that drew loud cheers was Rather Lie, from the 2025 studio album, Music. The chemistry between Carti and The Weeknd was admired by fans, as they shared high energy and mutual respect.

A memorable outro

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The Weeknd closed the show with a memorable and emotional outro, rather than ending the event with a bang. He performed on the 2021 single Moth to a Flame from the album Paradise Again, for a moody and mysterious outro. He also gave a shoutout to Mike Dean and ended the event on an emotional note.

These were some of the standout moments from the 2025 After Hours Til Dawn stadium tour opening night, which left fans exhilarated, and content.

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