IrelandThe Weeknd performed at Croke Park in Dublin as part of his 'After Hours til Dawn' tour. Before the concert, a Nespresso advertisement was shown, which blended with the dystopian visual themes of the performance, including a futuristic cityscape and a large golden automaton reminiscent of Daft Punk. The concert featured elaborate visuals such as masked dancers, fireworks, and lasers. The setlist included tracks from his albums 'Hurry Up Tomorrow,' 'After Hours,' and earlier works like 'Beauty Behind the Madness' and 'Starboy.' Collaborations with Playboi Carti were highlights of the show. Despite the dark themes in his music, The Weeknd came across as more approachable and humorous in person, acknowledging the absurdity of his superstar status.
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