Today, decorated British singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Jeff Lynne announced that he will be bringing his Electric Light Orchestra stateside next summer for his first North American tour since 1981, the better part of four decades ago. The announcement comes on the heels of a their memorable return to London’s Wembley Stadium in June, which was immortalized via their upcoming live album/concert film Wembley or Bust, due out this Friday, November 17th. It also follows the recent death of Lynne’s former Traveling Wilburys bandmate Tom Petty.
Jeff Lynne’s ELO Performs In The US For The First Time In 30 Years [Video]
Known as one of the most iconic forces in music history, Jeff Lynne’s ELO has spent the last two years with a critically acclaimed and chart-topping album, a sold out run of UK and European shows, as well as a 2017 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In a statement, Lynne commented on the long-awaited North American ELO tour: “Our audiences are amazing. It’s like they’re in the group. We can’t wait to play for them again.” The tour will hit 10 cities, starting in Oakland, CA at Oracle Arena and wrapping up in Philadelphia, PA at Wells Fargo Center. (See below for a full list of dates).
American Express Card Members can purchase tickets before the general public beginning Wednesday, November 15th at 10am local time through Thursday, November 16th at 10pm local time. The Live Nation pre-sale begins Thursday, November 16th and public on-sale begins Friday, November 17th starting at 10am local time with tickets available on Ticketmaster.
All pre-orders of Wembley Or Bust made at Jeff Lynne’s Electric Light Orchestra Official US Store prior to 4:00pm EST on November 14, 2017 are eligible to receive a ticket pre-sale code for 2018 U.S. tour dates. Codes can be used during the pre-sale window for access to tickets before the general public on-sale. One (1) code is granted per customer and allows access to purchase up to four (4) tickets. Tickets will be available while supplies last and pre-sale codes do not guarantee inventory.
Watch the official preview for Wembley or Bust below via ELOVEVO:
For information on ticket on-sale information, pre-orders, and more, head to the ELO website.
2018 Electric Light Orchestra U.S. Tour Dates
Thu Aug 2 Oakland, CA – Oracle Arena
Sat Aug 4 Los Angeles, CA – The Forum
Wed Aug 8 Denver, CO – Pepsi Center
Fri Aug 10 Houston, TX – Toyota Center
Mon Aug 13 Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center
Wed Aug 15 Rosemont, IL – Allstate Arena
Thu Aug 16 Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena
Sat August 18 Toronto, ON – Air Canada Centre
Tue Aug 21 New York, NY – Madison Square Garden, *NY on sale Saturday at 10:00am
Fri Aug 24 Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center
[Cover photos via Wembley or Bust]