Miraculous 2020 World Tour
The Miraculous 2020 World Tour was a planned concert tour by American Latin rock band Santana. The tour was scheduled to begin on March 14, 2020 at the Unipol Arena in Bologna, Italy.[1] However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the tour was postponed until further notice on March 10, 2020. Michael Vrionis, President of Universal Tone Management, said that Santana will keep fans informed of new tour dates.[2]
Tour by Santana | |
Associated album | Africa Speaks |
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Start date | March 14, 2020 |
End date | April 5, 2020 |
Legs | 1 |
No. of shows | 14 |
Santana concert chronology |
Overview
The Miraculous 2020 World Tour was mentioned in January 2019,[3] but officially announced on October 28, 2019. The tour will take place Asia, Europe, Oceania, and South America, though only the European dates have been announced as of November 2019.[3] As well as promoting their recent album Africa Speaks, the tour also commemorates the 20th anniversary of their 1999 album Supernatural and the 50th anniversary of their second album, 1970's Abraxas.[4] According to a press release announcing the tour, the tour's set lists will consist of "the new hymns and songs of tomorrow" from Africa Speaks.[5]
Tour band
- Ray Greene – lead vocals
- Andy Vargas – lead vocals
- Carlos Santana – lead guitar, percussion, vocals
- Tommy Anthony – rhythm guitar, vocals
- David K. Mathews – keyboards
- Benny Rietveld – bass guitar
- Cindy Blackman Santana – drums
- Paoli Mejías – percussion
- Karl Perazzo – timbales, percussion, vocals
Tour dates
Date | City | Country | Venue | Reason | Ref. |
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Europe[6] | |||||
March 15, 2020 | Zürich | Switzerland | Hallenstadion | Coronavirus pandemic | [2] |
March 17, 2020 | Kraków | Poland | Tauron Arena | ||
March 19, 2020 | Budapest | Hungary | László Papp Budapest Sports Arena | ||
March 20, 2020 | Vienna | Austria | Wiener Stadthalle | ||
March 22, 2020 | Munich | Germany | Olympiahalle | ||
March 23, 2020 | Cologne | Lanxess Arena | |||
March 24, 2020 | Antwerp | Belgium | Sportpaleis | ||
March 26, 2020 | Glasgow | Scotland | SSE Hydro | ||
March 27, 2020 | London | England | The O2 Arena | ||
March 29, 2020 | Dublin | Ireland | 3Arena | ||
March 31, 2020 | Amsterdam | Netherlands | Ziggo Dome | ||
April 2, 2020 | Oslo | Norway | Oslo Spektrum | ||
April 3, 2020 | Stockholm | Sweden | Ericsson Globe | ||
April 5, 2020 | Helsinki | Finland | Hartwall Arena |
References
- Kahn, Andy (October 28, 2019). "Santana Announces World Tour 2020". JamBase. Retrieved November 5, 2019.
- Martoccio, Angie (March 10, 2020). "Santana Cancel European Tour Amid COVID-19 Outbreak". Rolling Stone. Retrieved March 12, 2020.
- Grow, Kory (January 16, 2019). "Santana Detail 'Supernatural Now' Tour to Celebrate Album, Woodstock Anniversaries". Rolling Stone. Retrieved November 5, 2019.
- Kaufman, Gil (October 28, 2019). "Carlos Santana Plots Miraculous 2020 World Tour Dates: See Where He's Headed". Billboard. Retrieved November 5, 2019.
- VanderWiel, Emily (October 28, 2019). "Carlos Santana Announces 'Miraculous 2020 World Tour' Dates". Liveforlivemusic.com. Retrieved November 5, 2019.
- "Santana Schedules 'Miraculous 2020 World Tour'". Jambands.com. October 28, 2019. Retrieved November 5, 2019.