Taylor Swift's Eras tour isn't the only hit tour worth your money this year. On January 17, Madonna announced that she would embark on a Celebration Tour, her first hit tour, to celebrate her 40th anniversary as the Queen of Pop. The tour will mark Madge's first major tour since 2015 and her first since the 2019 Madame X tour, during which she only performed in small theaters.
However, her tour won't start on time. According to a statement shared on Instagram by her manager Guy Oseary, the singer experienced some health issues that resulted in hospitalization. "On Saturday, June 24, Madonna developed a severe bacterial infection that resulted in her spending several days in the intensive care unit," he wrote on June 28. "Her health is improving but she is still receiving medical care. A full recovery is expected." On June 29, CNN reported that Madonna had been discharged from the hospital and "everything is going well."
The seven-time Grammy winner released a statement on July 10, confirming that she was "on the road to recovery" and that the tour would "begin in October" in Europe. “I don’t want to disappoint anyone who bought a ticket,” she wrote on Instagram. "The current plan is to reschedule the North American tour...I greatly appreciate your concern and support." The rescheduled dates were announced on August 15. The Celebration Tour will kick off in London on October 14th and reach Europe in December as planned, followed by a North American leg starting in Brooklyn on December 13th and running until April 2024.
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During the celebratory tour, Madonna promises to perform hits from her four decades as an artist, from '80s banger "Holiday" to more recent hits like "Medellín." Madonna said in a statement: "I'm excited to explore as many songs as possible and hopefully give my fans the show they've been waiting for." The hits are condensed into one album, but if the new tour preview video is any indication, classics like "Like A Virgin," "Open Your Heart" and "La Isla Bonita" are a sure bet. is included. Read on to learn everything you need to know about your Celebration Tour.
Madonna Celebrates Tour Dates in 2023
With the exception of a few shows with venue changes, tickets for previously scheduled shows will be valid for the new dates. Fans holding tickets to the Aug. 27 show at New York’s Madison Square Garden will receive a code to purchase new tickets for her Dec. 16 show at Barclays Center, while holders of tickets to her September show at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles will Ticket holders will receive a ticket code for the rescheduled date of the Kia Forum in March 2024. Additionally, previously scheduled performances are July 27 in Tulsa, December 22 in Nashville, January 15 in San Francisco, January 18 in Las Vegas, and January 20 in Las Vegas Held in Vegas. Phoenix had to cancel due to a "scheduling conflict." Read the full updated itinerary below.
- October 14 – London, UK @ The O2
- October 15 – London, UK @ The O2
- October 17 – London, UK @ The O2
- October 18 – London, UK @ The O2
- 21st October – Antwerp, Belgium @ Sportpaleis
- 22nd October – Antwerp, Belgium @ Sportpaleis
- October 25 – Copenhagen, Denmark @Royal Arena
- October 26 – Copenhagen, Denmark @Royal Arena
- October 28 – Stockholm, South East @ Tele2
- November 1 – Barcelona, Spain @ Palau Sant Jordi
- November 2 – Barcelona, Spain @ Palau Sant Jordi
- November 6 – Lisbon, Portugal @ Altice Arena
- November 7 – Lisbon, Portugal @ Altice Arena
- November 12 – Paris, France @ Accor Arena
- November 13 – Paris, France @ Accor Arena
- November 15 – Cologne, Germany @ Lanxess Arena
- November 16 – Cologne, Germany @ Lanxess Arena
- November 19 – Paris, France @ Accor Arena
- November 20 – Paris, France @ Accor Arena
- November 23 – Milan, IT @ Mediolanum Forum
- November 25th – Milan, IT @ Mediolanum Forum
- November 28 – Berlin, Germany @ Mercedes Benz Arena
- November 29 – Berlin, Germany @ Mercedes Benz Arena
- December 1 – Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Ziggo Dome
- December 2 – Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Ziggo Dome
- December 5 – London, UK @ The O2
- December 6 – London, UK @ The O2
- December 13 – Brooklyn, New York @ Barclays Center
- December 14 – Brooklyn, New York @ Barclays Center
- December 16 – Brooklyn, New York @ Barclays Center
- December 18 – Washington, DC @ Capital One Arena
- December 19 – Washington, DC @ Capital One Arena
- January 8 – Boston, MA @ TD Garden
- January 9 – Boston, MA @ TD Garden
- January 11 – Toronto, Ontario @ Scotiabank Arena
- January 12 – Toronto, Ontario @ Scotiabank Arena
- January 15 – Detroit, MI @ Little Caesars Arena
- January 18 – Montreal, QC @ Bell Center
- January 20 – Montreal, QC @ Bell Center
- January 22 – New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden
- January 23 – New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden
- January 25 – Philadelphia, PA @ Wells Fargo Center
- January 29 – New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden
- February 1 – Chicago, IL @ United Center
- February 2 – Chicago, IL @ United Center
- February 5 – Pittsburgh, PA @ PPG Paints Arena
- February 8 – Cleveland, OH @ Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse
- February 13 – St. Paul, MN @ Xcel Energy Center
- February 17 – Seattle, WA @ Climate Pledge Arena
- February 18 – Seattle, WA @ Climate Pledge Arena
- February 21 – Vancouver, BC @ Rogers Arena
- February 24 – Sacramento, CA @ Golden 1 Center
- February 27 – San Francisco, CA @ Chase Center
- February 28 – San Francisco, CA @ Chase Center
- March 1 – Las Vegas, NV @ T-Mobile Arena
- March 2 – Las Vegas, NV @ T-Mobile Arena
- March 4 – Los Angeles, CA @KiaForum
- March 5 – Los Angeles, CA @ KIA Forum
- March 7 – Los Angeles, CA @KiaForum
- March 9 – Los Angeles, CA @KiaForum
- March 11 – Los Angeles, CA @KiaForum
- March 13 – Palm Desert, CA @ Acrisure Arena
- March 16 – Phoenix, AZ @ Footprint Center
- March 19 – Denver, CO @ Ball Arena
- March 24 – Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center
- March 25 – Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center
- March 28 – Houston, TX @ Toyota Center
- March 29 – Houston, TX @ Toyota Center
- April 1 – Atlanta, GA @ State Farm Arena
- April 4 – Tampa, FL @ Amalie Arena
- April 6 – Miami, FL @ Kaseya Center
- April 7 – Miami, FL @ Kaseya Center
- April 14 – Austin, TX @ Moody Center
- April 15 – Austin, TX @ Moody Center
- April 20 – Mexico City, Mexico @Palacio De Los Deportes
- April 21 – Mexico City, Mexico @Palacio De Los Deportes
- April 23 – Mexico City, Mexico @Palacio De Los Deportes
- April 24 – Mexico City, Mexico @Palacio De Los Deportes
Madonna 2023 Celebration Tour Trailer
To announce the tour, Madonna invited A-list celebrities and friends, including Amy Schumer, Judd Apatow, Jack Black, Lil Wayne, Diplo, Kate Berlant, Larry Owens, Meg Stolt, Eric Andre and tour opener Bob the Drag Queen. During a very raucous dinner party, the singer played a game of truth or dare to commemorate her 1992 documentary, in which she made out with Blake and asked Diplo to stick his private parts to Margo There were other typical Monday night antics in the lite.
The video ends with Schumer opening for Madonna on her 2015 Rebel Heart tour in New York, encouraging her to "go on a world tour and play your greatest hits." Naturally, after her guest agreed to attend, Maggie responded with a "F*ck yes."
Madonna 2023 Celebration Tour Tickets
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Tickets for the Madonna Celebration Tour will go on sale at 10am local time on January 20 and January 27, depending on the city. Citi cardholders will have access to special pre-sales for all U.S. shows, starting January 17 for shows on sale on January 20 and January 24 for shows on sale on January 27. Having legacy membership in Madonna's former Icon fan club means those who were members as far back as 2006 also have their own dedicated pre-sale, which even started before the Citi pre-sale. VIP packages will also be available, which include top seating, a Madonna-themed pre-party and backstage tours of the entire production.
