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Mar 9, 2009
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U2 Tour Dates 2009

U2 have announced their tour dates for 2009.

EUROPEAN TOUR SCHEDULE:

30-JUNE – BARCELONA, SP – NOU CAMP
07-JULY – MILAN, IT – SAN SIRO
11-JULY – PARIS, FR – STADE DE FRANCE
15-JULY – NICE, FR – PARC CHARLES EHRMANN
18-JULY – BERLIN, DE – OLYMPIC STADIUM
20-JULY – AMSTERDAM, NL – ArenA
24-JULY – DUBLIN, IE – CROKE PARK
31-JULY – GOTHENBURG, SE – ULLEVI

06-AUG. – CHORZOW, PL – SLASKI STADIUM
10-AUG. – ZAGREB, HR – MAKSIMIR STADIUM
14-AUG. – LONDON, UK – WEMBLEY STADIUM
18-AUG. – GLASGOW, UK – HAMPDEN PARK
20-AUG. – SHEFFIELD, UK – DON VALLEY STADIUM
22-AUG. – CARDIFF, UK – MILLENNIUM STADIUM

NORTH AMERICAN TOUR SCHEDULE:

12-SEPT. – CHICAGO, IL – SOLDIER FIELD
16-SEPT. – TORONTO, ON – THE ROGERS CENTRE
20-SEPT. – BOSTON, MA – GILLETTE STADIUM
24-SEPT. – NEW YORK, NY – GIANTS STADIUM

In September and October, U2 360° Tour will also visit: Atlanta, GA; Charlottesville, VA; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX; Las Vegas, NV; Los Angeles, CA; Norman, OK; Phoenix, AZ; Tampa, FL; Washington, DC and Vancouver, BC. Complete Tour and ticketing information to follow.

“The U2 360° Tour will visit 14 cities across Europe including dates in Milan, Gothenburg, Amsterdam, Paris, Nice, Dublin, Chorzow, Berlin, Gelsenkirchen, London, Sheffield and Glasgow before finishing at Millennium Stadium in Cardiff on August 22.

The European tour will be followed by dates in North America beginning at Chicago’s Soldier Field on September 12th, 2009.

Long-time U2 Show Director Willie Williams has worked again with architect Mark Fisher (ZooTV, PopMart, Elevation and Vertigo), to create an innovative 360° design which affords an unobstructed view for the audience. U2 360° also marks the first time a band has toured in stadiums with such a unique and original structure.”


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Sample stage placement inside stadium
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Pricing scheme (Amsterdam Arena)

  • Seated PL1: €150.00
  • Pitch (General Admission) PL2: €55.00
  • Seated PL3: €80.00
  • Seated PL4: €75.00
  • Seated PL5: €65.00
  • Seated PL6: €30.00

Sample seating scheme (Amsterdam Arena)
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Provisional dates
Please note, this is the original list as published on U2.com on March 9, 9am. It has since been amended. (Check latest list on U2.com or our spreadsheet)

Date Venue City State Country On sale
30-Jun-09 Camp Nou Barcelona ES Wed. 25 March
7-Jul-09 San Siro Milan IT Fri. 13 March
11-Jul-09 Stade De France Paris FR Fri. 20 March
15-Jul-09 Charles Ehrmann Nice FR Fri. 20 March
18-Jul-09 Olympic Stadium Berlin DE Fri. 27 March
20-Jul-09 Arena Amsterdam NL Sat. 14 March
24-Jul-09 Croke Park Dublin IE Fri. 20 March
31-Jul-09 Ullevi Stadium Gothenburg SE Fri. 13 March
3-Aug-09 Veltins-Arena Gelsenkirchen DE Fri. 27 March
6-Aug-09 Slaski Stadium Chorzow PL Fri. 20 March
10-Aug-09 Stadium Makimir Zagreb HR Fri. 27 March
14-Aug-09 Wembley Stadium London GB Fri. 20 March
18-Aug-09 Hampden Park Glasgow GB Fri. 20 March
20-Aug-09 Don Valley Stad. Sheffield GB Fri. 20 March
22-Aug-09 Millenium Stad. Cardiff Wal. GB Fri. 20 March
12-Sep-09 Soldier Field Chicago IL US Mon. 30 March
16-Sep-09 Rogers Centre Toronto ON CA Mon. 30 March
20-Sep-09 Gilette Stadium Boston MA US Mon. 30 March
24-Sep-09 Giants Stadium New York NY US Mon. 30 March
29-Sep-09 FedEx Field Washington DC US Mon. 6 April
1-Oct-09 Scott Stadium Charlottesville VA US Sat. 4 April
3-Oct-09 Stadium Raleigh NC US Mon. 6 April
6-Oct-09 Georgia Dome Atlanta GA US Mon. 6 April
9-Oct-09 Raymond James Tampa FL US Sat. 18 April
12-Oct-09 New Cowboys Stad. Dallas TC US Mon. 20 April
14-Oct-09 Reliant Stadium Houston TX US Mon. 20 April
19-Oct-09 Ok. Mem. Stadium Norman OK US Sat. 4 April
20-Oct-09 U. of Phx. Stad. Phoenix AZ US Mon. 20 April
23-Oct-09 Sam Boyd Stad. Las Vegas NV US TBD
25-Oct-09 Rose Bowl Los Angeles CA US Mon. 6 April
28-Oct-09 BC Place Stad. Vancouver BC CA Mon. 6 April

156 Comments

  • David Comay March 9, 2009 at 9:14 am

    Thanks for posting them, Caroline. What a crazy situation.

  • David Comay March 9, 2009 at 9:14 am

    Thanks for posting them, Caroline. What a crazy situation.

  • Ternerito March 9, 2009 at 9:18 am

    So indeed 20 (possibly 21 and 22) july in Amsterdam.

    Why??? Why can’t they go to a decent stadium like De Kuip in Rotterdam. Yet again a rotten sound :(

  • Ternerito March 9, 2009 at 9:18 am

    So indeed 20 (possibly 21 and 22) july in Amsterdam.

    Why??? Why can’t they go to a decent stadium like De Kuip in Rotterdam. Yet again a rotten sound :(

  • Ingrid March 9, 2009 at 9:19 am

    CRAP! Where’s Miami??????????? I’ll be seeing them out on the West Coast and if possible Tampa. But, I’m kinda shocked about Miami. Guess they figure that’s smack dab in the middle of the state?

    U2.com flat lined…kinda ticked off here! You pay a membership fee and then can’t even log on? They picked a hell of time to relaunch!

    Anyhoooooo…thanks to u2log I never even have to bother logging in over there. I panicked and never even thought about U2tours.com. On with the show…this is it!

  • Ingrid March 9, 2009 at 9:19 am

    CRAP! Where’s Miami??????????? I’ll be seeing them out on the West Coast and if possible Tampa. But, I’m kinda shocked about Miami. Guess they figure that’s smack dab in the middle of the state?

    U2.com flat lined…kinda ticked off here! You pay a membership fee and then can’t even log on? They picked a hell of time to relaunch!

    Anyhoooooo…thanks to u2log I never even have to bother logging in over there. I panicked and never even thought about U2tours.com. On with the show…this is it!

  • Caroline March 9, 2009 at 9:34 am

    Very few sites can handle that kind of traffic all at once.

  • Caroline March 9, 2009 at 9:34 am

    Very few sites can handle that kind of traffic all at once.

  • stlmurph March 9, 2009 at 9:38 am

    The gaps between dates will allow for multiple shows in certain cities. After all, they arent going to play just one night in Chicago! : > What I haven’t wrapped my mind around is why the sprinkling of college towns: Norman, OK; Charlottesville, VA? Then again is 3:30 in the morning. Maybe after some coffee…..

    I also think its smart that they are only putting tickets for four gigs at a time on sale. Hopefully Livenation can handle it!

  • stlmurph March 9, 2009 at 9:38 am

    The gaps between dates will allow for multiple shows in certain cities. After all, they arent going to play just one night in Chicago! : > What I haven’t wrapped my mind around is why the sprinkling of college towns: Norman, OK; Charlottesville, VA? Then again is 3:30 in the morning. Maybe after some coffee…..

    I also think its smart that they are only putting tickets for four gigs at a time on sale. Hopefully Livenation can handle it!

  • Jack March 9, 2009 at 9:48 am

    Well Ingrid I’m sure some people are going to be scratching their heads about some of the dates but maybe Miami wasn’t available logistically speaking around the time they wanted it…..I mean where’s Philly? they’ve always had a great fan base there but since this tour is designed to be in football stadiums only maybe it conflicted with a football game around he same time….they will be back next summer and they will have a new album “Songs of Ascent” (which I’m sure they will be completing in Nov and Dec.) so I’m sure they will hit every city they missed the first time around

  • Jack March 9, 2009 at 9:48 am

    Well Ingrid I’m sure some people are going to be scratching their heads about some of the dates but maybe Miami wasn’t available logistically speaking around the time they wanted it…..I mean where’s Philly? they’ve always had a great fan base there but since this tour is designed to be in football stadiums only maybe it conflicted with a football game around he same time….they will be back next summer and they will have a new album “Songs of Ascent” (which I’m sure they will be completing in Nov and Dec.) so I’m sure they will hit every city they missed the first time around

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  • Anand March 9, 2009 at 10:18 am

    Anyone got their presale email yet? I have my code from the u2.com website, but haven’t received any email yet …

  • Anand March 9, 2009 at 10:18 am

    Anyone got their presale email yet? I have my code from the u2.com website, but haven’t received any email yet …

  • stannyboy March 9, 2009 at 10:53 am

    no email for me yet …………. looks good looks like they have got it absolutely spot on with this tip top

  • stannyboy March 9, 2009 at 10:53 am

    no email for me yet …………. looks good looks like they have got it absolutely spot on with this tip top

  • gg March 9, 2009 at 10:57 am

    where can i get the tickets for Europe, if You could tell me, please? i need presale email? Thanks a lot

  • gg March 9, 2009 at 10:57 am

    where can i get the tickets for Europe, if You could tell me, please? i need presale email? Thanks a lot

  • AB March 9, 2009 at 11:10 am

    Love the US angle on this…

    “why aren’t they playing in my backyard. It’s not faaaaaaaaiiirrrrr”
    :-)

  • AB March 9, 2009 at 11:10 am

    Love the US angle on this…

    “why aren’t they playing in my backyard. It’s not faaaaaaaaiiirrrrr”
    :-)

  • Flygirl March 9, 2009 at 11:14 am

    @Ternerito:
    I read somewhere that Rotterdam’s Kuip Stadium has been found unfit to host rockconcerts any longer. The state of the stands is quite bad (they’re really old), even for a soccermatch and could prove to be dangerous if 30.000 people start hopping up and down on them under the influence of quite some decibels of sound. Sad but true.

  • Flygirl March 9, 2009 at 11:14 am

    @Ternerito:
    I read somewhere that Rotterdam’s Kuip Stadium has been found unfit to host rockconcerts any longer. The state of the stands is quite bad (they’re really old), even for a soccermatch and could prove to be dangerous if 30.000 people start hopping up and down on them under the influence of quite some decibels of sound. Sad but true.

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  • garyuk March 9, 2009 at 1:58 pm

    Europe presale allows 4 tickets for 1 show only yet in teh USA they get to split up their tickects up to over 4 shows………. nothing like fairness

  • garyuk March 9, 2009 at 1:58 pm

    Europe presale allows 4 tickets for 1 show only yet in teh USA they get to split up their tickects up to over 4 shows………. nothing like fairness

  • garyuk March 9, 2009 at 2:04 pm

    And London is not in the US lol

  • garyuk March 9, 2009 at 2:04 pm

    And London is not in the US lol

  • iChris March 9, 2009 at 3:14 pm

    Once again they hit Van. and Toronto and skip the rest of Canada. Hopefully they’ll stop at a few more places next year. Not sure why it made sense on Popmart to stop at more places but hasn’t since?

  • iChris March 9, 2009 at 3:14 pm

    Once again they hit Van. and Toronto and skip the rest of Canada. Hopefully they’ll stop at a few more places next year. Not sure why it made sense on Popmart to stop at more places but hasn’t since?

  • eva March 9, 2009 at 3:54 pm

    There’s a lot of gaps in the schedule for adding dates. Big gap between Barcelona and Milan. Paris will probably have a show added. Amsterdam could extend to 3 in a row like last time. Dublin can extend up to 2 as well, if Dublin council goes along with it. Those were the absolute highlight last time.

    Call me grouchy, but the presale FAQ kind of puts me of the whole thing, I’m not even sure I understand it.

    I wonder if the EUR150 price tag on the Live Nation site comes with a glass of hard liquor or not, because I sure as hell will need it to get over that shock. :-P

  • eva March 9, 2009 at 3:54 pm

    There’s a lot of gaps in the schedule for adding dates. Big gap between Barcelona and Milan. Paris will probably have a show added. Amsterdam could extend to 3 in a row like last time. Dublin can extend up to 2 as well, if Dublin council goes along with it. Those were the absolute highlight last time.

    Call me grouchy, but the presale FAQ kind of puts me of the whole thing, I’m not even sure I understand it.

    I wonder if the EUR150 price tag on the Live Nation site comes with a glass of hard liquor or not, because I sure as hell will need it to get over that shock. :-P

  • Caroline March 9, 2009 at 4:00 pm

    The 150 euro tickets are probably ‘eretribune’. It’s the 30 and 60 Euro ones we want. Those are supposed to be field & closest to the stage. That’s if what Fogel said about the USA leg counts for Europe too.

  • Caroline March 9, 2009 at 4:00 pm

    The 150 euro tickets are probably ‘eretribune’. It’s the 30 and 60 Euro ones we want. Those are supposed to be field & closest to the stage. That’s if what Fogel said about the USA leg counts for Europe too.

  • ben March 9, 2009 at 4:02 pm

    as an arachnophobe i’m not sure i can cope standing under a spider.

  • ben March 9, 2009 at 4:02 pm

    as an arachnophobe i’m not sure i can cope standing under a spider.

  • eva March 9, 2009 at 4:03 pm

    My bets are on the EUR150 ones being the first enclosure one. Kind of like they did in Belgium this year.

  • eva March 9, 2009 at 4:03 pm

    My bets are on the EUR150 ones being the first enclosure one. Kind of like they did in Belgium this year.

  • eva March 9, 2009 at 4:09 pm

    Eh, last year = last time.

    85% of the tickets are under EUR95, which means 15% is @ EUR150. I’m not sure how the ArenA’s capacity improveswith this new stage setup, but assuming it’ll be around 60k (I think it’s more), 9000 tickets will be at EUR150.

  • eva March 9, 2009 at 4:09 pm

    Eh, last year = last time.

    85% of the tickets are under EUR95, which means 15% is @ EUR150. I’m not sure how the ArenA’s capacity improveswith this new stage setup, but assuming it’ll be around 60k (I think it’s more), 9000 tickets will be at EUR150.

  • Caroline March 9, 2009 at 4:15 pm

    The stage design doesn’t appeal to me at all. It looks like graphics for a shoot-em-up, or some kind of biohazard http://www.biohazard-movie.com/forums/images/logo/Biohazard_Logo.JPG

  • Caroline March 9, 2009 at 4:15 pm

    The stage design doesn’t appeal to me at all. It looks like graphics for a shoot-em-up, or some kind of biohazard http://www.biohazard-movie.com/forums/images/logo/Biohazard_Logo.JPG

  • eva March 9, 2009 at 4:21 pm

    Now don’t be grouchy. Edge will chase you and slap you around a bit with a wet trout! ;)

    I think the stage looks like an oversized replicator from Stargate SG-1 :-P

    So what’s BlackBerry’s role in all this?

  • eva March 9, 2009 at 4:21 pm

    Now don’t be grouchy. Edge will chase you and slap you around a bit with a wet trout! ;)

    I think the stage looks like an oversized replicator from Stargate SG-1 :-P

    So what’s BlackBerry’s role in all this?

  • Shakes March 9, 2009 at 4:46 pm

    anyone else notice that the tour is sponsored by Blackberry? not that i have any issue with it but i know they had resisted corp sponsorship in the past…but more importantly i wonder how much that deal is worth to potentially keep ticket prices lower (or just give more profit to Live Nation)

  • Shakes March 9, 2009 at 4:46 pm

    anyone else notice that the tour is sponsored by Blackberry? not that i have any issue with it but i know they had resisted corp sponsorship in the past…but more importantly i wonder how much that deal is worth to potentially keep ticket prices lower (or just give more profit to Live Nation)

  • Caroline March 9, 2009 at 4:56 pm

    Well, I’m definitely not paying 150. Not for each of the six to eight show I want to see, anyway.

  • Caroline March 9, 2009 at 4:56 pm

    Well, I’m definitely not paying 150. Not for each of the six to eight show I want to see, anyway.

  • eva March 9, 2009 at 5:08 pm

    Im guessing the lower ticket price is a lot to do with the stage setup. It gains all the seats that are usually behind the stage.

    I’m restricting my intake to Amsterdam only, if I manage to get tickets to FreakNation. I don’t want to sign up to U2.com at all, and frankly, with their current presale structure, I don’t see the benefit to it.

    I really hate how ticket sales have gone internet only. Whatever was wrong with queuing all night? I’m good at it, dammit (lotta practice).

    Sounds like a great opportunity to practice my social engineering skills at the backgate ;)

  • eva March 9, 2009 at 5:08 pm

    Im guessing the lower ticket price is a lot to do with the stage setup. It gains all the seats that are usually behind the stage.

    I’m restricting my intake to Amsterdam only, if I manage to get tickets to FreakNation. I don’t want to sign up to U2.com at all, and frankly, with their current presale structure, I don’t see the benefit to it.

    I really hate how ticket sales have gone internet only. Whatever was wrong with queuing all night? I’m good at it, dammit (lotta practice).

    Sounds like a great opportunity to practice my social engineering skills at the backgate ;)

  • Caroline March 9, 2009 at 5:15 pm

    Social engineering?

    If batting my eyes at someone counts, I’ll do some of that.

    I think it’s too late for signing up to u2.com anyway. Pre-sale codes have already been sent out.

  • Caroline March 9, 2009 at 5:15 pm

    Social engineering?

    If batting my eyes at someone counts, I’ll do some of that.

    I think it’s too late for signing up to u2.com anyway. Pre-sale codes have already been sent out.

  • eva March 9, 2009 at 5:16 pm

    I think you have to be tall, blonde, with huge knockers for that :-P

    Let’s bring flygirl!

  • eva March 9, 2009 at 5:16 pm

    I think you have to be tall, blonde, with huge knockers for that :-P

    Let’s bring flygirl!

  • Caroline March 9, 2009 at 5:23 pm

    I have a cunning plan.

  • Caroline March 9, 2009 at 5:23 pm

    I have a cunning plan.

  • eva March 9, 2009 at 5:36 pm

    Implants & high heels?

  • eva March 9, 2009 at 5:36 pm

    Implants & high heels?

  • ben March 9, 2009 at 5:39 pm

    i’m NOT getting implants

  • ben March 9, 2009 at 5:39 pm

    i’m NOT getting implants

  • eva March 9, 2009 at 5:41 pm

    Bet you look pretty in high heels though

  • eva March 9, 2009 at 5:41 pm

    Bet you look pretty in high heels though

  • womanfish March 9, 2009 at 6:35 pm

    Hi, can anyone tell me what’s up with paying 150 Euro’s for standing at the front area?? Love the guys but:
    It’s not that punk rock to make a high price, three chords and a big whallet you need now !

  • womanfish March 9, 2009 at 6:35 pm

    Hi, can anyone tell me what’s up with paying 150 Euro’s for standing at the front area?? Love the guys but:
    It’s not that punk rock to make a high price, three chords and a big whallet you need now !

  • RJ March 9, 2009 at 7:48 pm

    Here is a seating plan for the Amsterdam Arena.

    This file is hosted on livenation.com so it seems like the real thing..

    http://static2.livenation.com/akamai/V0100/img/VENUE_MAP_L/17820_56825_1.jpg

    Wonder how one will get into the area around the stage.

  • RJ March 9, 2009 at 7:48 pm

    Here is a seating plan for the Amsterdam Arena.

    This file is hosted on livenation.com so it seems like the real thing..

    http://static2.livenation.com/akamai/V0100/img/VENUE_MAP_L/17820_56825_1.jpg

    Wonder how one will get into the area around the stage.

  • RJ March 9, 2009 at 7:59 pm

    Hm never mind my last post, it already seems outdated…

    http://www.livenation.nl/event/getEvent/eventId/341280

    € 55 for general admission..

  • RJ March 9, 2009 at 7:59 pm

    Hm never mind my last post, it already seems outdated…

    http://www.livenation.nl/event/getEvent/eventId/341280

    € 55 for general admission..

  • Gogme March 9, 2009 at 8:05 pm

    So, what’s the prize for the lightblue seats? Oh and for all Euro countries, just go to the London gig, the exchange rate on the pound is quite good these days…

  • Gogme March 9, 2009 at 8:05 pm

    So, what’s the prize for the lightblue seats? Oh and for all Euro countries, just go to the London gig, the exchange rate on the pound is quite good these days…

  • Caroline March 9, 2009 at 8:08 pm

    55 euro for pitch access is fab.

  • Caroline March 9, 2009 at 8:08 pm

    55 euro for pitch access is fab.

  • eva March 9, 2009 at 8:17 pm

    Okay, I’m taking all that back. EUR55 is the cheapest for any stadium concert I’ve been to in ages! Rock on! I’m buying! Sod the credit crunch! *flips the finger*

    Excellent!

  • eva March 9, 2009 at 8:17 pm

    Okay, I’m taking all that back. EUR55 is the cheapest for any stadium concert I’ve been to in ages! Rock on! I’m buying! Sod the credit crunch! *flips the finger*

    Excellent!

  • RJ March 9, 2009 at 8:23 pm

    It’s € 55 but without “service”(ahem!)fees… wonder how much that will be.

    I’m guessing there will be a lottery to get in the aera around the stage, just like last tour in North America?

  • RJ March 9, 2009 at 8:23 pm

    It’s € 55 but without “service”(ahem!)fees… wonder how much that will be.

    I’m guessing there will be a lottery to get in the aera around the stage, just like last tour in North America?

  • eva March 9, 2009 at 8:27 pm

    No idea about ticket changes. Now my next worry is actually getting them… Camping out all night is no longer an option. I fear many crashing servers. But fingers crossed!

    Now all I need to do is collect all my friend’s creditcards :-]

  • eva March 9, 2009 at 8:27 pm

    No idea about ticket changes. Now my next worry is actually getting them… Camping out all night is no longer an option. I fear many crashing servers. But fingers crossed!

    Now all I need to do is collect all my friend’s creditcards :-]

  • RJ March 9, 2009 at 8:36 pm

    Yup, i’m guessing the online ticket sale this saturday will be a bloody mess. Not looking forward to that.

    But I already got my presale code, so i’m hoping i’ll be ok.
    I’m in the Breathe group (only joined a couple of weeks ago, so that’s nice), i’m hoping there will be general admission tickets left when it’s my turn…

    * crosses fingers *

  • RJ March 9, 2009 at 8:36 pm

    Yup, i’m guessing the online ticket sale this saturday will be a bloody mess. Not looking forward to that.

    But I already got my presale code, so i’m hoping i’ll be ok.
    I’m in the Breathe group (only joined a couple of weeks ago, so that’s nice), i’m hoping there will be general admission tickets left when it’s my turn…

    * crosses fingers *

  • Flygirl March 9, 2009 at 8:55 pm

    Eva, beeeehave! Being tall is a disadvantage with this band! Ánd I was a brunette then, check the pictures. As for the knockers… let’s not go there shall we, or I’ll start asking for yóur measurements ;)

  • Flygirl March 9, 2009 at 8:55 pm

    Eva, beeeehave! Being tall is a disadvantage with this band! Ánd I was a brunette then, check the pictures. As for the knockers… let’s not go there shall we, or I’ll start asking for yóur measurements ;)

  • Gogme March 9, 2009 at 9:48 pm

    O and the stage in the Amsterdam ArenA is situated at the southside of the stadium! I’ve never seen that before! Normally it’s at the other end!

  • Gogme March 9, 2009 at 9:48 pm

    O and the stage in the Amsterdam ArenA is situated at the southside of the stadium! I’ve never seen that before! Normally it’s at the other end!

  • paul March 10, 2009 at 12:10 am

    as a longtime member, i suppose i can get tixs whenever i want. horizon here baby.

  • paul March 10, 2009 at 12:10 am

    as a longtime member, i suppose i can get tixs whenever i want. horizon here baby.

  • brian March 10, 2009 at 2:10 am

    Glad to see the New Dallas Cowboy Stadium in Arlington on the schedule…however, it’s in Arlington Texas NOT Dallas, TC…

  • brian March 10, 2009 at 2:10 am

    Glad to see the New Dallas Cowboy Stadium in Arlington on the schedule…however, it’s in Arlington Texas NOT Dallas, TC…

  • jeff March 10, 2009 at 4:46 am

    why did u2.com pull the rest of the dates? is the arlington date not confirmed?

  • jeff March 10, 2009 at 4:46 am

    why did u2.com pull the rest of the dates? is the arlington date not confirmed?

  • Caroline March 10, 2009 at 7:13 am

    This is the list as currently stated by U2.com

    EUROPEAN TOUR SCHEDULE:

    30-JUNE – BARCELONA, SP – NOU CAMP
    07-JULY – MILAN, IT – SAN SIRO
    11-JULY – PARIS, FR – STADE DE FRANCE
    15-JULY – NICE, FR – PARC CHARLES EHRMANN
    18-JULY – BERLIN, DE – OLYMPIC STADIUM
    20-JULY – AMSTERDAM, NL – ArenA
    24-JULY – DUBLIN, IE – CROKE PARK
    31-JULY – GOTHENBURG, SE – ULLEVI

    06-AUG. – CHORZOW, PL – SLASKI STADIUM
    10-AUG. – ZAGREB, HR – MAKSIMIR STADIUM
    14-AUG. – LONDON, UK – WEMBLEY STADIUM
    18-AUG. – GLASGOW, UK – HAMPDEN PARK
    20-AUG. – SHEFFIELD, UK – DON VALLEY STADIUM
    22-AUG. – CARDIFF, UK – MILLENNIUM STADIUM

    NORTH AMERICAN TOUR SCHEDULE:

    12-SEPT. – CHICAGO, IL – SOLDIER FIELD
    16-SEPT. – TORONTO, ON – THE ROGERS CENTRE
    20-SEPT. – BOSTON, MA – GILLETTE STADIUM
    24-SEPT. – NEW YORK, NY – GIANTS STADIUM

    In September and October, U2 360° Tour will also visit: Atlanta, GA; Charlottesville, VA; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX; Las Vegas, NV; Los Angeles, CA; Norman, OK; Phoenix, AZ; Tampa, FL; Washington, DC and Vancouver, BC. Complete Tour and ticketing information to follow.

  • Caroline March 10, 2009 at 7:13 am

    This is the list as currently stated by U2.com

    EUROPEAN TOUR SCHEDULE:

    30-JUNE – BARCELONA, SP – NOU CAMP
    07-JULY – MILAN, IT – SAN SIRO
    11-JULY – PARIS, FR – STADE DE FRANCE
    15-JULY – NICE, FR – PARC CHARLES EHRMANN
    18-JULY – BERLIN, DE – OLYMPIC STADIUM
    20-JULY – AMSTERDAM, NL – ArenA
    24-JULY – DUBLIN, IE – CROKE PARK
    31-JULY – GOTHENBURG, SE – ULLEVI

    06-AUG. – CHORZOW, PL – SLASKI STADIUM
    10-AUG. – ZAGREB, HR – MAKSIMIR STADIUM
    14-AUG. – LONDON, UK – WEMBLEY STADIUM
    18-AUG. – GLASGOW, UK – HAMPDEN PARK
    20-AUG. – SHEFFIELD, UK – DON VALLEY STADIUM
    22-AUG. – CARDIFF, UK – MILLENNIUM STADIUM

    NORTH AMERICAN TOUR SCHEDULE:

    12-SEPT. – CHICAGO, IL – SOLDIER FIELD
    16-SEPT. – TORONTO, ON – THE ROGERS CENTRE
    20-SEPT. – BOSTON, MA – GILLETTE STADIUM
    24-SEPT. – NEW YORK, NY – GIANTS STADIUM

    In September and October, U2 360° Tour will also visit: Atlanta, GA; Charlottesville, VA; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX; Las Vegas, NV; Los Angeles, CA; Norman, OK; Phoenix, AZ; Tampa, FL; Washington, DC and Vancouver, BC. Complete Tour and ticketing information to follow.

  • Flygirl March 10, 2009 at 9:44 am

    As far as I can see (http://static2.livenation.com/akamai/V0100/img/VENUE_MAP_L/17820_56825_1.jpg), GA tickets will be €85! The cheaper tickets y’all were referring to are the ‘nosebleeds’ way up in the stands, the most expensive ones are also in the stands, but closer to the stage. Bloody eightyfive euros, that’s…not…fiftyfive. :S

  • Flygirl March 10, 2009 at 9:44 am

    As far as I can see (http://static2.livenation.com/akamai/V0100/img/VENUE_MAP_L/17820_56825_1.jpg), GA tickets will be €85! The cheaper tickets y’all were referring to are the ‘nosebleeds’ way up in the stands, the most expensive ones are also in the stands, but closer to the stage. Bloody eightyfive euros, that’s…not…fiftyfive. :S

  • Caroline March 10, 2009 at 9:45 am

    No, that image is outdated. The new pricing is on the live site:

    * Zitplaats PL1 (exclusief servicekosten): €150.00
    * Veldplaats PL2 (exclusief servicekosten): €55.00
    * Zitplaats PL3 (exclusief servicekosten): €80.00
    * Zitplaats PL4 (exclusief servicekosten): €75.00
    * Zitplaats PL5 (exclusief servicekosten): €65.00
    * Zitplaats PL6 (exclusief servicekosten): €30.00

  • Caroline March 10, 2009 at 9:45 am

    No, that image is outdated. The new pricing is on the live site:

    * Zitplaats PL1 (exclusief servicekosten): €150.00
    * Veldplaats PL2 (exclusief servicekosten): €55.00
    * Zitplaats PL3 (exclusief servicekosten): €80.00
    * Zitplaats PL4 (exclusief servicekosten): €75.00
    * Zitplaats PL5 (exclusief servicekosten): €65.00
    * Zitplaats PL6 (exclusief servicekosten): €30.00

  • eva March 10, 2009 at 10:16 am

    This is the first time I’ve ever seen GA tickets cheaper than any seat in the house (excepting the VIP packages).

    Very confusing how they keep adding and removing dates. I’ve still seen Gelsenkirchen’s date mentioned on eventim, Hannover on August 4, Austrian paper saying it was planned for August 7 or 8 but having their stadium booked and Belgium claiming July 28 may still be on the cards.

    It’s all very confusing.

  • eva March 10, 2009 at 10:16 am

    This is the first time I’ve ever seen GA tickets cheaper than any seat in the house (excepting the VIP packages).

    Very confusing how they keep adding and removing dates. I’ve still seen Gelsenkirchen’s date mentioned on eventim, Hannover on August 4, Austrian paper saying it was planned for August 7 or 8 but having their stadium booked and Belgium claiming July 28 may still be on the cards.

    It’s all very confusing.

  • Caroline March 10, 2009 at 10:16 am

    I got 4 GA tickets for Amsterdam. YAY!

  • Caroline March 10, 2009 at 10:16 am

    I got 4 GA tickets for Amsterdam. YAY!

  • eva March 10, 2009 at 10:17 am

    cvodb FTW!

  • eva March 10, 2009 at 10:17 am

    cvodb FTW!

  • Caroline March 10, 2009 at 10:20 am

    I have to say, props to Livenation’s hosting co / sysops, for a painless experience.

  • Caroline March 10, 2009 at 10:20 am

    I have to say, props to Livenation’s hosting co / sysops, for a painless experience.

  • Ternerito March 10, 2009 at 10:28 am

    I’ve ordered my 4 tickets GA for Amsterdam. Indeed 55,00 per ticket, excluding those ridiculous fee’s of 5,50 per ticket.

    Ordering went very simple and fast. Well done to U2 for this one!

  • Ternerito March 10, 2009 at 10:28 am

    I’ve ordered my 4 tickets GA for Amsterdam. Indeed 55,00 per ticket, excluding those ridiculous fee’s of 5,50 per ticket.

    Ordering went very simple and fast. Well done to U2 for this one!

  • U2Roeli March 10, 2009 at 10:28 am

    Who would’ve thought a presale working out this smooth (so far…)!!!
    Wondering how many Dutch horizon fans there are in total…and what kinds of tickets will be available the next couple of days.

    See y’all in Amsterdam 20th of july!

    **keeps fingers crossed for friends and all who have to count on saturday**

  • U2Roeli March 10, 2009 at 10:28 am

    Who would’ve thought a presale working out this smooth (so far…)!!!
    Wondering how many Dutch horizon fans there are in total…and what kinds of tickets will be available the next couple of days.

    See y’all in Amsterdam 20th of july!

    **keeps fingers crossed for friends and all who have to count on saturday**

  • eva March 10, 2009 at 10:29 am

    Everything is moving so fast, I barely even have time to sign up to u2.com (never noticed my subscription expired, ha!).

    Come to think of it, that’s probably a good thing ;)

    My guess is that Dublin tickets will become the best “trading material”, so maybe it’s still worth signing up.

    LiveNation sounds more with it than the previous Ticketmaster experiences. I wonder what Saturday will bring. My bet is at least 1 more Amsterdam concert!

  • eva March 10, 2009 at 10:29 am

    Everything is moving so fast, I barely even have time to sign up to u2.com (never noticed my subscription expired, ha!).

    Come to think of it, that’s probably a good thing ;)

    My guess is that Dublin tickets will become the best “trading material”, so maybe it’s still worth signing up.

    LiveNation sounds more with it than the previous Ticketmaster experiences. I wonder what Saturday will bring. My bet is at least 1 more Amsterdam concert!

  • RJ March 10, 2009 at 11:12 am

    Glad things seem to running smoothly with the presale..

    “and what kinds of tickets will be available the next couple of days.”

    There’d better be some GA tickets left for me tomorrow… :(

    My co-workers will be glad when this week is over.. i’ve been a nervous wreck the whole week.

  • RJ March 10, 2009 at 11:12 am

    Glad things seem to running smoothly with the presale..

    “and what kinds of tickets will be available the next couple of days.”

    There’d better be some GA tickets left for me tomorrow… :(

    My co-workers will be glad when this week is over.. i’ve been a nervous wreck the whole week.

  • Marcel March 10, 2009 at 11:52 am

    Presale started 9:58AM CET

    my conformationmail stated 9:59, got my 4 GA tickets :cheer:

    Already wondering if this will work as smooth on Saturday

  • Marcel March 10, 2009 at 11:52 am

    Presale started 9:58AM CET

    my conformationmail stated 9:59, got my 4 GA tickets :cheer:

    Already wondering if this will work as smooth on Saturday

  • Flygirl March 10, 2009 at 12:30 pm

    @Eva: I believe it’s not still worth signing up, if you didn’t renew your subscription 2 days ago, you will not become a ‘Horizon-subscriber’ and will not have access to the first pre-sale (= GA-tickets). At least, I think that’s the deal, the info is on U2.com. Otherwise, anybody can sign up at the last minute and get the good stuff, I think is their point…

  • Flygirl March 10, 2009 at 12:30 pm

    @Eva: I believe it’s not still worth signing up, if you didn’t renew your subscription 2 days ago, you will not become a ‘Horizon-subscriber’ and will not have access to the first pre-sale (= GA-tickets). At least, I think that’s the deal, the info is on U2.com. Otherwise, anybody can sign up at the last minute and get the good stuff, I think is their point…

  • Gogme March 10, 2009 at 1:17 pm

    Guys!
    If you are trying to get seating tickets for Amsterdam, beware that the image on LiveNation has the stage at the southside of the ArenA, normally the stage is at the other end. It would suprise me if LiveNation discoveres this and change the whole setting and move the stage to the other end. In that case you can end up behind the stage… I’ve contacted LiveNation about this, but still no answer.

  • Gogme March 10, 2009 at 1:17 pm

    Guys!
    If you are trying to get seating tickets for Amsterdam, beware that the image on LiveNation has the stage at the southside of the ArenA, normally the stage is at the other end. It would suprise me if LiveNation discoveres this and change the whole setting and move the stage to the other end. In that case you can end up behind the stage… I’ve contacted LiveNation about this, but still no answer.

  • Gogme March 10, 2009 at 3:11 pm

    I’ve received word from Live Nation! The seating chart on their (and U2′s) site is incorrect! The stage will be situated at the other side of the stadium!

  • Gogme March 10, 2009 at 3:11 pm

    I’ve received word from Live Nation! The seating chart on their (and U2′s) site is incorrect! The stage will be situated at the other side of the stadium!

  • Kris March 10, 2009 at 6:22 pm

    Hmmm, it would be nice if they updated their seating chart if what you are saying is true. I really need to buy the blue ‘behind the stage’ tickets tomorrow morning. Now I’m confused… Can you check your seats before you pay?

  • Kris March 10, 2009 at 6:22 pm

    Hmmm, it would be nice if they updated their seating chart if what you are saying is true. I really need to buy the blue ‘behind the stage’ tickets tomorrow morning. Now I’m confused… Can you check your seats before you pay?

  • Gogme March 11, 2009 at 9:30 am

    the stage will be at the northside of the stadium. Sections 112 to 115 are the ones right behind the stage!

  • Gogme March 11, 2009 at 9:30 am

    the stage will be at the northside of the stadium. Sections 112 to 115 are the ones right behind the stage!

  • Kris March 11, 2009 at 4:02 pm

    Thanks your info is correct. I checked http://www.amsterdamarena.nl/evenementen/waar_zit_ik and pulled up several options before I bought 4x section 119 and a friend bought 4x GA. Easily. Compliments to all involved in the organization! Even if you are in the ‘Boots’ presale you can buy every option including GA.

  • Kris March 11, 2009 at 4:02 pm

    Thanks your info is correct. I checked http://www.amsterdamarena.nl/evenementen/waar_zit_ik and pulled up several options before I bought 4x section 119 and a friend bought 4x GA. Easily. Compliments to all involved in the organization! Even if you are in the ‘Boots’ presale you can buy every option including GA.

  • Gogme March 11, 2009 at 4:08 pm

    Here’s a seating chart WITH

  • Gogme March 11, 2009 at 4:08 pm

    Here’s a seating chart WITH

  • Gogme March 11, 2009 at 4:09 pm

    Here’s a seating chart WITH section numbers: http://gogme.nl/u2360_amsterdamarena.jpg

  • Gogme March 11, 2009 at 4:09 pm

    Here’s a seating chart WITH section numbers: http://gogme.nl/u2360_amsterdamarena.jpg

  • Kevin Botting March 11, 2009 at 4:29 pm

    Hi Everyone,
    For those that have bought pre sale tickets, could you just clarify where in the stadium the different price tickets are.
    Assume standing is all one price, is it cheaper than the cheapest seats. Are the cheapest seats behind the stage, and far goal or are they the upper seats.
    despite what they are saying seems these upper seats may have obscured view.
    Where are top priced seats, both sides lower tier adjacent to stage ?

  • Kevin Botting March 11, 2009 at 4:29 pm

    Hi Everyone,
    For those that have bought pre sale tickets, could you just clarify where in the stadium the different price tickets are.
    Assume standing is all one price, is it cheaper than the cheapest seats. Are the cheapest seats behind the stage, and far goal or are they the upper seats.
    despite what they are saying seems these upper seats may have obscured view.
    Where are top priced seats, both sides lower tier adjacent to stage ?

  • eva March 12, 2009 at 8:15 am

    My friend just got offered 2 EUR150 tickets in section 121 @EUR150, since that’s where her Ajax season’s tickets are. $$

    Thanks for finding out all the info. I’m thinking the blue behind-the-stage section is the best seating option, even if the pricing chart doesn’t reveal that.

    I wonder what the speaker setup and placing of the stage is going to do for the sound in the Arena.

  • eva March 12, 2009 at 8:15 am

    My friend just got offered 2 EUR150 tickets in section 121 @EUR150, since that’s where her Ajax season’s tickets are. $$

    Thanks for finding out all the info. I’m thinking the blue behind-the-stage section is the best seating option, even if the pricing chart doesn’t reveal that.

    I wonder what the speaker setup and placing of the stage is going to do for the sound in the Arena.

  • eva March 12, 2009 at 8:20 am

    @Kevin,

    In general you mean, or at the ArenA? I suspect the pricing scheme will be different for each stadium, since they’re all so different.

    For Arena, the upper far ends of the ring (second tier, goal end) are the cheapest tickets. They’re the only seats that are cheaper than GA. I don’t think they’ll be restricted view, as there’s no pillars or anything in the stadium itself, you’re just up with the gods on second tier :-]

  • eva March 12, 2009 at 8:20 am

    @Kevin,

    In general you mean, or at the ArenA? I suspect the pricing scheme will be different for each stadium, since they’re all so different.

    For Arena, the upper far ends of the ring (second tier, goal end) are the cheapest tickets. They’re the only seats that are cheaper than GA. I don’t think they’ll be restricted view, as there’s no pillars or anything in the stadium itself, you’re just up with the gods on second tier :-]

  • pete March 12, 2009 at 3:53 pm

    well, it looks like the best seats might be going to the richest people after all…
    http://www.ticketmaster.nl/adm/nl/U2_AUCTION_RED.html

  • pete March 12, 2009 at 3:53 pm

    well, it looks like the best seats might be going to the richest people after all…
    http://www.ticketmaster.nl/adm/nl/U2_AUCTION_RED.html

  • Kevin Botting March 13, 2009 at 7:13 pm

    Thanks everyone, the link to the colour coded map gives a good overal idea of pricing policy.
    Red area auction is just for right and left of stage, should still be usual front enclosure for early birds

  • Kevin Botting March 13, 2009 at 7:13 pm

    Thanks everyone, the link to the colour coded map gives a good overal idea of pricing policy.
    Red area auction is just for right and left of stage, should still be usual front enclosure for early birds

  • Steve March 14, 2009 at 6:30 pm

    i sure hope U2 come to Philadelphia,PA on this tour. it would save me a trip to Giants Stadium

  • Steve March 14, 2009 at 6:30 pm

    i sure hope U2 come to Philadelphia,PA on this tour. it would save me a trip to Giants Stadium

  • Charlieray March 15, 2009 at 1:17 am

    I have 2 tickets in 122 and 2 in 112, The closer tickets were cheaper! Even though it is behind the stage, where would you sit?

  • Charlieray March 15, 2009 at 1:17 am

    I have 2 tickets in 122 and 2 in 112, The closer tickets were cheaper! Even though it is behind the stage, where would you sit?

  • Rich Wolensky March 17, 2009 at 4:56 am

    Why no dates in Philadelphia, PA????I have seen them 5 times there!!!

  • Rich Wolensky March 17, 2009 at 4:56 am

    Why no dates in Philadelphia, PA????I have seen them 5 times there!!!

  • Rich Wolensky March 17, 2009 at 4:58 am

    Please come to philadelphia, PA!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Rich Wolensky March 17, 2009 at 4:58 am

    Please come to philadelphia, PA!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Craig March 19, 2009 at 8:42 pm

    Hey guys…..do u know if theres any more 33 euro tickets left for the Dublin Concerts.

  • Craig March 19, 2009 at 8:42 pm

    Hey guys…..do u know if theres any more 33 euro tickets left for the Dublin Concerts.

  • joshua March 20, 2009 at 8:55 am

    why are the u2 tickets not aapearing for the dublin sale

  • joshua March 20, 2009 at 8:55 am

    why are the u2 tickets not aapearing for the dublin sale

  • eva March 20, 2009 at 9:28 am

    No Ticketmaster love for me =

    Ive been thrown out 3 times already, after being in the queue. >:(

  • eva March 20, 2009 at 9:28 am

    No Ticketmaster love for me =

    Ive been thrown out 3 times already, after being in the queue. >:(

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