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Greatest Hits Tour
Promotional tour by Avril Lavigne
Promotional poster for the tour
Location
  • North America
  • Europe
Associated albumGreatest Hits
Start dateMay 22, 2024
End dateSeptember 18, 2024
Legs3
No. of shows45
Supporting acts
Websiteavrillavigne.com
Avril Lavigne concert chronology

The Greatest Hits Tour is the ongoing eighth concert tour by Canadian recording artist Avril Lavigne. It began on May 22, 2024, in Vancouver, Canada, and is set to conclude on September 18, 2024, in Calgary, Canada. Designed to promote Lavigne's discography, the majority of concerts on the Greatest Hits Tour will take place in North America, while her European dates will primarily consist of festival appearances.[1]

Background

During 2022 and 2023, Lavigne embarked on her Love Sux Tour, promoting her seventh studio album Love Sux (2022). This tour spanned across Asia, Europe, North America and South America.[2] At the end of 2023, Lavigne revealed a series of European festival dates, accompanied by select stand-alone concerts including performances in Pula, Croatia and Cardiff, Wales.[3] In January 2024, she announced a lineup of tour dates across the United States and Canada, officially naming the tour the Greatest Hits Tour.[4]

Critical reception

North America

For the opening show of the Greatest Hits tour, the Vancouver Sun's Stuart Derdeyn praised the performance for delivering a high-energy, nostalgia-filled experience that delighted longtime fans.[5] He noted that Lavigne "really did deliver all hits and no filler", and described the show as "the kind of legacy act showcase that will paste smiles on the faces of her now 40-something fans".[5] Reviewing the same opening night in Vancouver, Alyson Eng of BroadwayWorld commended Lavigne's vocal performance and nostalgic appeal, though she mentioned some technical issues with the sound.[6] Eng observed that despite these problems, the concert was "a powerful testament to Lavigne's enduring connection with her fans".[6] The first concert also received praise from Caroline Charruyer of Canadian Beats, noted that the "setlist was well-curated," with songs that "showcased her vocal prowess and emotional depth." Charruyer described the event as a celebration not only of the artist's greatest hits but also of "the remarkable journey of an artist who has remained true to herself." Each song was met with "enthusiastic cheers and fervent sing-alongs," and the crowd "erupted in thunderous ovation." She characterized the concert as "a triumphant celebration of her career, filled with nostalgia, emotion, and pure rock energy," making it "a night to remember for all in attendance."[7]

Reviewing the Mountain View concert, Jim Harrington of the The Mercury News highlighted Lavigne's strong vocals and engaging stage presence, noting that the show featured "unfussy pop-punk pretty much from start to finish" and was well-received by the crowd of longtime fans.[8] Santiago Hernandez of Out Magazine also praised Lavigne for her high-energy performance and nostalgic appeal, noting that "there's something magical about an entire stadium screaming a 22-year-old song".[9] Kat Sophia of Santa Barbara Independent also praised Lavigne's energy and nostalgic performance, noting that "highlights like "My Happy Ending", "I'm With You" and "Sk8er Boi" lit up the energy in the venue in a palpable manner".[10] Conversely, Gabe Lehman of SFGate observed that while the audience was enthusiastic and fully committed to the pop-punk vibe, Lavigne's energy did not match that of her fans, making parts of the performance feel like "Avril Lavigne karaoke".[11] Mike DeWald of Riff Magazine, also praised Avril Lavigne's Mountain View Shoreline show, stating that she "is in the midst of a renaissance" and her Greatest Hits tour is "a smashing success". He lauded the production, noting that "it felt like a spectacle," and highlighted her interaction with the crowd. DeWald emphasized that her "biggest strengths are the songs and her voice." He also mentioned how Lavigne "thanked fans for their support over the years and reflected on her humble beginnings" multiple times during the concert. Additionally, he observed that Lavigne now appears more comfortable on stage than in her previous concerts: "Lavigne looked more at ease interacting with the crowd; before, she was more awkward."[12]

Europe

Commenting on her first concert of the European leg of the tour at the Rock for People festival in Hradec Králové, Ondřej Hricko from Music Server praised Lavigne's vocal performance, noting that she "handled the concert vocally excellently" and lauded how she established a welcomed female counterpart amidst the predominantly male headliners.[13] He further explains how she maintained a strong connection with the audience and showcased her charisma.[13] Šárka Hellerová from Headliner praised Lavigne for delivering what fans expected.[14] She further explains how Lavigne's second encore created an emotional moment, saying, "I watched some fans singing with all their hearts".[14] However, others remarked on her getting out of breath easily and leaving the stage for an extended break.[15][16]

Reviewing Lavigne's debut concert in Croatia, critics highlighted the memorable and nostalgic experience delivered by singer.[17][18] Marko Bratoš of Glazba.hr praised the performance, emphasizing the powerful connection between Lavigne and her fans. Bratoš noted, "Nostalgia has rarely managed to disrupt reason and bring a huge silly smile to one's face as it did last night at the Arena".[17] He also mentioned that the show was filled with energy and excitement, with Lavigne's strong vocal performance and infectious enthusiasm impressing the audience.[17] Barbara Ban of Jutarnji list further lauded Lavigne's concert, noting that "the performance in Pula was a significant event for Croatian fans".[18] Juraj Dukić Hrvoić of Sound Guardian echoed these sentiments, highlighting the impressive setlist and visual presentation. Dukić Hrvoić commented, "The concert was an unforgettable blend of nostalgia and high energy", with Lavigne captivating the audience both visually and vocally.[19] Emanuela Plišić of Music Box further confirmed these sentiments, praising Lavigne for her ability to engage and energize the audience.[20]

Set list

The following set list was taken from the show in Vancouver on May 22, 2024. It does not represent all shows throughout the tour.[21]

  1. "Girlfriend"
  2. "What the Hell"
  3. "Complicated"
  4. "Smile"
  5. "Here's to Never Growing Up"
  6. "My Happy Ending"
  7. "He Wasn't"
  8. "Don't Tell Me"
  9. "When You're Gone"
  10. "Fake as Hell" (All Time Low cover with All Time Low)
  11. "Bite Me"
  12. "Love It When You Hate Me"
  13. "Sk8er Boi"
    Encore
  14. "Head Above Water"
  15. "I'm with You"

Notes

Tour dates

List of 2024 concerts[26]
Date City Country Venue Opening acts Attendance Revenue
May 22 Vancouver Canada Rogers Arena All Time Low
Royal & The Serpent 		— —
May 25 Auburn United States White River Amphitheatre — —
May 26 Ridgefield RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater — —
May 28 Mountain View Shoreline Amphitheatre — —
May 30 Inglewood Kia Forum — —
June 1 Las Vegas MGM Grand Garden Arena — —
June 2 Phoenix Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre — —
June 14[a] Hradec Králové Czech Republic Park 360 — — —
June 15[b] Nickelsdorf Austria Pannonia Fields
June 17 Pula Croatia Pula Arena Kraj Programa[29] — —
June 21[c] Landgraaf Netherlands Megaland Park — — —
June 22[d] Scheeßel Germany Eichenring Scheeßel
June 23[e] Neuhausen ob Eck TakeOff Gewerbepark
June 27[f] Odense Denmark Tusindårsskoven
June 29[g] Bedford England Bedford Park
July 2 Cardiff Wales Cardiff Castle Simple Plan — —
July 3[h] Manchester England Castlefield Bowl — —
July 6[i] Werchter Belgium Werchter Festivalpark —
July 7[j] Arras France Citadelle d'Arras
July 9[k] Milan Italy Ippodromo La Maura
July 10[l] Nîmes France Arênes de Nîmes
July 12[m] Barcelona Spain Parc del Fòrum
July 13[n] Madrid Villaverde Distric
August 12 Toronto Canada Scotiabank Arena Simple Plan
Girlfriends 		— —
August 14 Ottawa Canadian Tire Centre — —
August 16 Toronto Budweiser Stage — —
August 17[o] Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu Saint-Jean Airport — — —
August 20 Buffalo United States Darien Lake Amphitheater Simple Plan
Girlfriends 		— —
August 21 Hartford Xfinity Theatre — —
August 23 Holmdel PNC Bank Arts Center — —
August 24 Mansfield Xfinity Center — —
August 27 Wantagh Jones Beach Theater — —
August 29 Camden Freedom Mortgage Pavilion — —
August 31 Bristow Jiffy Lube Live — —
September 1 Charlotte PNC Music Pavilion — —
September 3 Alpharetta Ameris Bank Amphitheatre — —
September 4 Nashville Ascend Amphitheater — —
September 6 Cuyahoga Blossom Music Center — —
September 7 Clarkston Pine Knob Music Theatre — —
September 9 Milwaukee American Family Insurance Amphitheater — —
September 10 Chicago Huntington Bank Pavilion — —
September 12 Minneapolis Minneapolis Armory — —
September 14 Winnipeg Canada Canada Life Centre — —
September 16 Edmonton Rogers Place — — —
September 18 Calgary Scotiabank Saddledome — —

Notes

  1. ^ The concert was a part of Rock for People.[27]
  2. ^ The concert was a part of Nova Rock Festival.[28]
  3. ^ The concert is set to be a part of Pinkpop Festival.[30]
  4. ^ The concert is set to be a part of Hurricane Festival.
  5. ^ The concert is set to be a part of Southside Festival.
  6. ^ The concert is set to be a part of Tinderbox Festival.
  7. ^ The concert is set to be a part of Summer Sessions Festival.[31]
  8. ^ The concert is set to be a part of Sounds of the City.[32]
  9. ^ The concert is set to be a part of Rock Werchter.[33]
  10. ^ The concert is set to be a part of Main Square Festival.[34]
  11. ^ The concert is set to be a part of Independent Days Festival.
  12. ^ The concert is set to be a part of Festival de Nîmes.
  13. ^ The concert is set to be a part of Cruïlla Festival.
  14. ^ The concert is set to be a part of Mad Cool.[35]
  15. ^ The concert is set to be a part of International Balloon Festival of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu.

References

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  2. ^ Geraghty, Hollie (February 7, 2022). "Avril Lavigne postpones UK and European tour to 2023". Rolling Stone. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
  3. ^ "Avril Lavigne to perform in Croatia for first time". Croatia Week. February 7, 2022. Retrieved November 29, 2023.
  4. ^ Kaufman, Gil (January 22, 2024). "Avril Lavigne Sets 2024 North American Greatest Hits Tour Dates". Billboard. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
  5. ^ a b Derdeyn, Stuart (May 23, 2024). "Concert review: Avril Lavigne delivers the hits at Vancouver tour launch". Vancouver Sun. Retrieved May 26, 2024.
  6. ^ a b Eng, Alyson (May 28, 2024). "Review: Avril Lavigne kicks off her Greatest Hits Tour in Vancouver". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
  7. ^ "Avril Lavigne in Vancouver, BC – SHOW REVIEW | Canadian Beats Media". May 24, 2024. Retrieved June 13, 2024.
  8. ^ a b "Review: Avril Lavigne kicks off 2024 Shoreline season in uncomplicated fashion". The Mercury News. May 29, 2024. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  9. ^ Henderson, Taylor (June 4, 2024). "Here's a taste of Avril Lavigne's "The Greatest Hits" tour!". Out Magazine. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
  10. ^ Sophia, Kat (June 6, 2024). "Review Avril Lavigne's Greatest Hits Tour". Santa Barbara Independent. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
  11. ^ Lehman, Gabe (May 29, 2024). "Avril Lavigne, the pop punk princess, outshined by her own fans at San Francisco Bay Area show". SFGate. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
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  18. ^ a b Ban, Barbara (June 18, 2024). "Avril Lavigne stigla s čak 150 članova ekipe i bacila pulsku Arenu u trans, Hrvatskoj je na kraju iskazala veliku čast!" [Avril Lavigne Arrived With 150 Crew Members and Threw Pula Arena Into a Frenzy, Bestowed Great Honor Upon Croatia!]. Jutarnji list (in Croatian). Retrieved June 18, 2024.
  19. ^ Dukić Hrvoić, Juraj (June 18, 2024). "Avril Lavigne i Kraj Programa u pulskoj Areni: Krunidba pop-punk princeze u rimskom amfiteatru" [Avril Lavigne and the End of the Program in the Pula Arena: The Coronation of the Pop-Punk Princess in the Roman Amphitheater]. Sound Guardian (in Croatian). Retrieved June 19, 2024.
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  28. ^ "Sportfreunde Stiller, Avril Lavigne und Måneskin: Tag 3 beim Nova Rock zwischen Pop und Rock" [Sportfreunde Stiller, Avril Lavigne, and Måneskin: Day 3 at Nova Rock Between Pop and Rock]. Vienna.at (in Austrian German). June 15, 2024. Retrieved June 16, 2024.
  29. ^ "Riječki Kraj programa predgrupa premijernom nastupu Avril Lavigne pred domaćom publikom" [Rijeka-based band Kraj programa will serve as the opening act for Avril Lavigne's debut performance in Croatia]. Novi list (in Croatian). June 3, 2024. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
  30. ^ "Pinkpop kondigt headliners en deel line-up 2024 aan". NPO 3FM (in Dutch). December 3, 2023. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
  31. ^ Carter, Emily (February 12, 2024). "Avril Lavigne announces headline performance at Bedford Summer Sessions". Kerrang. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
  32. ^ Johnson, Laura (November 28, 2023). "Avril Lavigne Announces Summer Shows at Cardiff Castle and Manchester's Castlefield Bowl". Stereoboard. United Kingdom. Archived from the original on December 4, 2023. Retrieved February 9, 2023.
  33. ^ Chini, Maïthé (November 23, 2023). "Rock Werchter festival announces 11 new acts for next summer". The Brussels Times. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
  34. ^ de Sortiraparis, Caroline (February 1, 2024). "Main Square Festival 2024: 14 Names Join The Line-Up". Sortir a Paris. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
  35. ^ Carter, Emily (December 11, 2023). "Pearl Jam, Avril, BMTH and more for Mad Cool Festival 2024". Kerrang. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
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