The Weeknd at Strawberry Arena in Solna - tickets for After Hours Til Dawn and a night of global hits

The Weeknd in Solna: the final night of a three-day stadium return

The Weeknd will perform at Strawberry Arena in Solna on Monday, August 10, 2026, on the third and final night of a three-concert run in the Stockholm area. The performance is part of the After Hours Til Dawn Stadium Tour, a multi-year project that connects the dark atmosphere of the album "After Hours", the radio-style dramaturgy of "Dawn FM" and the current "Hurry Up Tomorrow" chapter. Playboi Carti has been confirmed as the opening act, so the evening brings together two major contemporary audiences: fans of melodic R&B and synth-pop, and listeners of modern rap and trap.

This is not a concert tied to only one album. The tour concept spans the artist's entire career, from early, anxiety-filled R&B songs to stadium pop choruses that have become globally recognizable. This range is precisely the main reason why the performance can attract both long-time fans and audiences who know The Weeknd primarily through hits such as "Blinding Lights", "Starboy", "Save Your Tears", "Can't Feel My Face", "The Hills" and "I Feel It Coming".

It is worth securing tickets in good time, especially because the August 10 concert is the final Stockholm night in the run.

The current stage of his career shapes the entire concert

The album "Hurry Up Tomorrow", released in 2025, is The Weeknd's sixth studio album and the final part of the trilogy that began with the 2020 album "After Hours" and continued with the 2022 release "Dawn FM". These three albums form the backbone of the current concert cycle. They share a cinematic approach: the songs are not arranged merely as a sequence of individual singles, but as connected worlds featuring themes of night, fame, isolation, guilt, escape and the search for a new beginning.

The latest chapter brought the songs "Timeless", "Cry For Me" and "São Paulo". "Timeless" is especially important for this date because it features Playboi Carti, who has been confirmed for the European concerts on the tour. This does not guarantee a joint performance in Solna, but the collaboration provides clear musical context for the choice of opening act and connects the two parts of the program more naturally than a conventional combination of an unrelated guest and the main star.

Throughout his career, The Weeknd's sound has moved between alternative R&B, synth-pop, dance-pop and electronic production. His songs often use powerful bass, cold synthesizers, rhythms inspired by 1980s music and a very clean, high vocal line. In a stadium, such material gains additional breadth: slower songs create contrast, while tracks with firm rhythms and big choruses become shared focal points for tens of thousands of voices.

Songs and periods that define his concert identity

The following titles are not an announcement of the final set list, but a guide through the catalog and the current tour cycle:

• "Blinding Lights" and "Save Your Tears" represent the synth-pop side of the album "After Hours" and its broadest radio recognition.
• "Starboy" and "I Feel It Coming" demonstrate the blend of pop, electronic music and R&B from the period of collaboration with Daft Punk.
• "Can't Feel My Face", "The Hills" and "Earned It" marked his breakthrough to a mass audience in the mid-2010s.
• "Take My Breath", "Sacrifice" and "Out of Time" carry the more elegant, dance-oriented and retro-focused sound of the album "Dawn FM".
• "Timeless", "Cry For Me", "São Paulo" and other material from the album "Hurry Up Tomorrow" represent the current stage of the tour.

The audience can therefore expect an evening built on contrasts. The Weeknd can move from minimalist, emotionally tense R&B into a song that functions as a pure stadium chorus, and then into production featuring elements of disco, house or trap. It is precisely these changes of pace that keep the concert dynamic without requiring every song to turn into the same type of grand moment.

What previous performances reveal about the live experience

After Hours Til Dawn is not a conventional tour in which the artist stands in front of a band and performs songs in chronological order. Previous stages of the tour relied on linking songs together, a strong visual identity, a long stage or a space that allows the artist to move through the stadium, and precisely designed transitions between the darker and more euphoric parts of the evening. Reviews of previous stadium performances highlighted the cinematic construction of the program and the way the enormous space is used as part of the story, rather than merely as a venue for a large number of spectators.

For the concert in Solna, however, the exact appearance of the stage design, the song order, the duration of the performance or individual effects should not be assumed in advance. These details may change between stages of the tour and cities. It has been confirmed that the current tour celebrates the trilogy "After Hours", "Dawn FM" and "Hurry Up Tomorrow" and includes hits from throughout his career. That provides a sufficiently clear framework: the new material will not displace the familiar songs, and the older hits are not separated from the current story.

The Weeknd's vocals are an important part of the experience. His distinctive falsetto and melodic precision ensure that even songs with very dense electronic production remain centered on the voice. In a large space, tracks that build tension before the chorus work particularly well, while more intimate songs depend on the audience's attention and the location of the seat or standing section.

Ticket sales for this event are under way. When choosing a place, it is worth considering whether you want to be closer to the stage and the energy of the standing area, or whether you prefer a wider view of the stage, lighting and choreography from the stands.

Playboi Carti changes the profile of the entire evening

Playboi Carti is not a name added as an afterthought. He has been confirmed for all European and British concerts on this leg, and his presence gives the program a sharper, rap-oriented opening. His performance will be of particular interest to younger audiences and trap listeners, while the collaboration on the song "Timeless" creates a direct connection with the main artist's current album.

It is important to distinguish the confirmed line-up from possible joint moments. Playboi Carti is performing as the opening act, but a joint appearance on stage or the performance of a specific song has not been confirmed in advance for this evening. Visitors should therefore expect two separate performances within the same program, without anticipating additional guests who have not been announced.

This combination broadens the concert's audience. Long-time fans of The Weeknd are coming for the more emotional R&B catalog and pop hits, part of the audience follows the album trilogy and its visual story, while Carti's fans bring a more intense energy associated with contemporary trap. In a full arena, this mix can create a very lively start to the evening, so arriving early enough is important for anyone who does not want to miss the opening act.

Strawberry Arena as part of the concert experience

Strawberry Arena is located in Arenastaden in Solna, immediately north of central Stockholm. It opened in 2012 and is the largest concert, sports and event venue in the Stockholm area, with a capacity of up to 75,000 visitors, depending on the event configuration. The arena has a retractable roof, a large load-bearing structure for production and configurations that can be adapted for football, concerts and other programs.

For the audience, the combination of size and visibility is important. The arena states that it offers uninterrupted sightlines from the seats and that the stands are close to the field area, reducing the sense of complete separation that can occur in large stadiums. Nevertheless, the experience is not the same in every section. Lower side sections may offer a good balance between proximity and overview, seats opposite the stage provide a more complete view of the production, and the standing area delivers the most direct contact with the audience's energy.

The acoustics of a large enclosed or partially enclosed stadium always depend on the production, speaker positioning, roof and the spectator's location. It therefore cannot be claimed in advance that every area will sound the same. The advantage of The Weeknd's material is its clear rhythmic structure and vocals that are positioned at the center of the mix in most songs, while a large arena best emphasizes choruses and collective singing.

Tickets for this event are in demand, and three consecutive nights in the same city demonstrate the scale of interest. For travelers, it is useful to book accommodation and return transportation together with the ticket, especially if they are not staying in Solna or Stockholm after the concert.

How to get to the arena

Public transportation is the simplest choice for getting there. The arena is connected by commuter trains, metro, tram and buses, and for major events it is recommended to avoid driving a car directly to the entrance.

• Commuter train: the journey from Stockholm City to Solna station takes about 7 minutes, followed by an approximately 10-minute walk from the exit on the northern side to the arena.
• Metro: blue line number 11 runs to Solna centrum or Näckrosen stations. The journey from T-Centralen takes about 10 minutes, followed by a walk of approximately 15 to 20 minutes.
• Tram and bus: useful stops are Solna station, Solna centrum and Arenan, depending on the point of departure and traffic changes on that day.
• Car: the Westfield Mall of Scandinavia parking facility has 3,700 spaces, but it fills quickly on major event days. A more practical option may be to park near a more distant station and continue by public transportation.

After the concert, crowds should be expected on pedestrian routes toward Solna station. The arena lists several exit routes, including Evenemangsgatan and the route across the Signalbron bridge. Travelers continuing north may also consider Ulriksdal station, depending on the transport operator's current instructions. The most useful approach is to check the route on the day of the event because the number of trains and buses, as well as temporary traffic regulations, are adjusted for large gatherings.

Entry time, age restriction and rules

The concert is scheduled for Monday, August 10, 2026. The currently published Strawberry Arena schedule lists the doors opening at 17:00 and the program beginning at 19:00. Some event information lists 19:30, so the latest schedule and the details on your own ticket should be checked immediately before departure. The arena also warns that concert times are approximate and that the exact appearance time of the main artist and the end of the evening usually cannot be confirmed in advance.

The age limit is 13 and applies regardless of whether the visitor is accompanied by an adult, due to rules concerning exposure to high sound levels. For younger visitors, as well as adults who are sensitive to loudness, hearing protection is a sensible preparation for a stadium concert.

The current entry rules state that umbrellas, bottles, professional cameras, food and drinks may not be brought into the arena. Bags must not be larger than 40 x 40 x 20 centimeters and are inspected at the entrance. Because a large number of people and enhanced security checks are expected, arriving immediately before the program begins carries the risk of waiting and missing part of the opening act.

Practical check before departure

• Check the latest opening time for the entrances and the start of the program.
• Save the ticket in a way that allows it to be scanned quickly at the entrance, and check in advance that the account or application in which it is stored is working.
• Compare the entrance and section designation with the arena map before arrival.
• Bring only a bag of the permitted dimensions and leave behind items that are not allowed.
• Plan the return journey by public transportation with additional time for leaving the arena and for crowds at the station.

It is worth securing tickets in good time and planning the arrival so that Playboi Carti does not remain merely a name on the program that you heard while standing in line outside the entrance. The evening is conceived as a complete experience: a rap opening, current material from "Hurry Up Tomorrow", songs from the trilogy and major hits that transformed The Weeknd from an alternative R&B songwriter into a stadium artist.

Sources:
- The Weeknd - tour calendar and confirmation of the date at Strawberry Arena.
- Strawberry Arena - event schedule, Playboi Carti, age restriction, entry rules and entrance information.
- Strawberry Arena - directions for arrival by train, metro, tram, bus and car.
- Republic Records - the position of the album "Hurry Up Tomorrow" as the final part of the trilogy.
- GRAMMY.com - career overview and current singles.
- Visit Stockholm - capacity, opening year and location of Strawberry Arena.
- Phoenix New Times - review of a previous performance and description of the tour's stadium production.