The Magic Summer 2024 Tour was the eighth headlining concert tour by American boy band New Kids on the Block. Their first headlining tour in ten years, it is in support of their eighth studio album Still Kids (2024). The tour began on June 14, 2024, in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio and finished on August 25, in Noblesville, Indiana. This is their second tour that has the same name as one of their previous tours.
| Tour by New Kids on the Block, Paula Abdul & DJ Jazzy Jeff | |
 Promotional poster for the tour | |
| Location | North America |
|---|---|
| Associated album | Still Kids |
| Start date | June 14, 2024 |
| End date | August 25, 2024 |
| Legs | 1 |
| No. of shows | 47 |
| New Kids on the Block, Paula Abdul & DJ Jazzy Jeff concert chronology | |
Background
editNew Kids on the Block appeared on Good Morning America on March 5, 2024, to announce their new album and tour.[1] The band said that they decided to use the name Magic Summer Tour to redeem themselves for their performances during their 1990 tour of the same name. The band's singer Danny Wood said, "I want to make the Magic Summer Tour our best tour instead of our worst." Wood also stated that he felt like the band was "going through the motions" in their 1990 tour, and that they wanted to reconnect with their audience.[2]
Critical reception
editJim Harrington of The Mercury News attended the Mountain View show, and mentioned how Donnie Wahlberg took much of the lead during the show saying, "Wahlberg's big personality – which towers over his actual singing and dancing talent – turned out to be the best part of the night."[3]
Opening acts
editSetlist
editThis set list is representative of the June 14, 2024, show in Cuyahoga Falls, OH.[5] It is not intended to represent all concerts for the duration of the tour.
- "Magic"
- "Summer Love"
- "My Favorite Girl"
- "Cover Girl"
- "Dirty Dancing"
- "Summertime"
- "You Got It (The Right Stuff)"
- "Remix (I Like The)"
- "Block Party"
- "Tonight"
- "Where Do I Go From Here"
- "Treat Me Right"
- "Call It What You Want"
- "Popsicle" / "Games" (contains elements of "This Is How We Do It")
- "Stay With Me Baby"
- "Baby, I Believe in You"
- "Never Gonna Fall In Love Again" (contains elements of "Paradise City")
- "Happy Birthday"
- "Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time)" / "Valentine Girl"
- "Please Don't Go Girl"
- "Get Down" (with DJ Jazzy Jeff)
- Medley: "Dance With You" / "Pop" / "A Love Like This" / "In The Night" / "Long Time Coming"
- "Kids"
- "I'll Be Loving You (Forever)"
Encore
- "Step by Step"
- "Hangin' Tough" (contains elements of "We Will Rock You")
- "Better Days"
Tour dates
editNotes
edit- Paula Abdul was unable to perform in Cuyahoga Falls and Tinley Park due to "Production Issues".[6][7]
- Starting with the show in Illinois, "Pop" was removed from the new album medley set.
References
edit- ^ "New Kids on the Block announce first new album in 11 years". Good Morning America. March 5, 2024. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
- ^ Duff, Sonal (May 27, 2024). "NKOTB Are Taking Their 1990 Magic Summer Tour Back on the Road 34 Years Later: 'It's Redemption' (Exclusive)". People. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
- ^ Harrington, Jim (July 4, 2024). "Review: New Kids on the Block concert translates to The Donnie Wahlberg Show". Retrieved July 8, 2024.
- ^ a b "New Kids on the Block Announce The Magic Summer Tour 20204". Live Nation. October 23, 2023. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
- ^ Shook, Madison (June 14, 2024). "New Kids On The Block concert review | Blossom Music Center | Cuyahoga Falls, OH | 06.14.24". CleveRock. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
- ^ "SHOW UPDATE: Due to production issues, Paula Abdul will no longer be performing". x.com. June 15, 2024. Retrieved June 15, 2024.
- ^ "NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK SHOW UPDATE: Lawn and pavilion seating is now open. Due to production issues, Paula Abdul will no longer be performing tonight". x.com. June 14, 2024. Retrieved June 15, 2024.