The Weeknd Announces Indefinite Touring Hiatus After Billion-Dollar Run

The “After Hours Til Dawn” tour has already cemented its place in music history, becoming the highest-grossing trek by a male solo artist. Surpassing $1 billion in global revenue and moving over 7.5 million tickets across 153 shows, the tour remains a juggernaut. Despite the commercial success, Tesfaye told the Danish crowd that he needs time to “cook something special,” warning fans that his return to the stage would not happen in the immediate future.

Reaction to the announcement has been polarized. While some followers expressed relief that he is prioritizing artistic development, others speculated on social media that the hiatus might signal a permanent pivot toward film or gaming—a prospect that drew sharp criticism from listeners weary of his recent non-musical ventures. This pause follows a landmark catalog partnership with Lyric Capital, a deal valued at $1 billion that notably allows the artist to retain majority equity and full creative control over his master recordings and publishing through 2025.