The “Jonas20: Living the Dream Tour” will now be living the downgrade, at least in a half-dozen cities.
Jonas Brothers concerts set for stadiums in six U.S. locales this summer have been outrightly canceled, and new shows in arenas or amphitheaters will take their place. Fans were informed of the news Friday in email messages sent from Ticketmaster and on the Brothers’ Instagram account.
The replacement concerts are taking place on the same dates as the canceled gigs, but they are completely separate bookings, so fans will have to buy tickets anew if they still intend on seeing the trio those nights. Ticketholders will receive full refunds automatically sent to their point of purchase, and then will receive priority status on being offered seats when the new shows go on sale next week
The affected JoBros dates announced as due for a change are in Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Detroit, Dallas, Washington, D.C., and the Chicago area.
Dodger Stadium is the L.A. venue that is getting a downgrade; the show scheduled for Sept. 6 will now take place across town that same date at Intuit Dome in Inglewood. The group was attempting to fill the home of the Dodgers after having just played the massive venue two years ago, which may have had an affect on sales for this relatively quick return.
If there is any sense of deja vu to reading about the trajectory the JoBros are taking in L.A., it may be because Linkin Park followed that same path this year. That group announced in March that a Dodger Stadium concert set for Sept. 13 was being canceled and new tickets were being put on sale for a gig that night at Intuit instead. Of all the many boys of summer hitting Chavez Ravine this September, a lot less of them than expected will be musicians.
To chart the changes in other cities: The D.C. concert will now take place at Jiffy Lube Live, not Nationals Park, on Aug. 12. The Philly show on Aug. 14 has been rebooked from Citizens Bank Park to Freedom Mortgage Pavilion. The Illinois show has been moved to Tinley Park’s Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, instead of Chicago’s Wrigley Field, on Aug. 26. The Detroit concert on Aug. 28 will now be at Little Caesars Arena instead of Comerica park. And Dallas fans can look for them at Dos Equis Pavilion rather than Globe Life Field on Aug. 31.
Emails to fans said information about “first priority pre-sale access” to tickets at the different venues would be sent to their Ticketmaster accounts, specifically earmarked as a “Past Purchaser presale.” That offer will become available this coming Wednesday at 10 a.m. local time.
Not every stadium show is off the Jonas Brothers’ itinerary. The tour is still slated to kick off, as scheduled, with an Aug. 10 gig at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, where a current seating chart shows sales have been fairly robust, and they remain scheduled to play Fenway Park in Boston Aug. 23. Almost all of the other concerts on their 43-city itinerary were always scheduled for arenas.
The band conveyed cheerfulness, along with an apology, to fans in posting about the changes on Instagram. “To the fans, we’re so excited to get out and be with you for our 20th Anniversary Tour! Every decision we make is with you in mind, ensuring the best experience for our incredible fans,” the group wrote. “We’re making some venue changes, but rest assured, all performances are still happening on the same dates and in the same cities. We’re pouring our hearts into making this the best tour we’ve ever done, We love performing for you and sharing this journey together… We apologize for any inconvenience these changes have caused and we can’t wait to see you on the road!”
A new album from the brother trio, “Live From the O2 Arena,” was released Friday. Their new studio album, “Greetings From Your Hometown,” will follow on Aug. 8, just two days before the tour kickoff.
Jonas Brothers Scale Back Stadium Tour, Signaling a Shift in Concert Economics
The “Jonas Brothers: The Tour,” initially slated for stadium venues in six U.S. cities, is undergoing a significant adjustment. Concerts in Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Detroit, Dallas, Washington, D.C.,and the Chicago area have been canceled and will be replaced with shows at smaller arenas or amphitheaters. The news, delivered friday via email from Ticketmaster and the band’s official Instagram account, impacts fans who anticipated a large-scale stadium experience.
While the dates remain unchanged, the venue switch necessitates a complete repurchase of tickets. Existing ticketholders will receive automatic refunds to their original method of payment and will be granted priority access to purchase tickets for the newly announced shows when they go on sale next week. This move, while frustrating for some, aims to ensure fans still have the chance to see the trio perform.
The affected cities and venue changes are as follows:
| City | Original Venue | New Venue | date |
|——————-|——————–|———————-|————-|
| Los Angeles | Dodger Stadium | Intuit Dome | Sept.6 |
| Philadelphia | TBD | TBD | Aug. 14 |
| Detroit | TBD | TBD | Aug. 16 |
| Dallas | TBD | TBD | Aug.23 |
| Washington, D.C. | Nationals Park | Jiffy Lube Live | Aug. 12 |
| Chicago Area | TBD | TBD | Aug. 30 |
(TBD = To Be Determined – details will be released with the new ticket sales)
The most notable shift involves the Los Angeles concert, originally planned for Dodger Stadium on September 6th. The event will now be held at the newly opened Intuit Dome in Inglewood. This venue change mirrors a recent decision by Linkin Park, who also moved their September 13th concert from Dodger Stadium to Intuit Dome earlier this year. https://www.intuitdome.com/
This trend raises questions about the current concert landscape and the challenges of filling massive stadiums, even for popular acts. The Jonas Brothers themselves performed at Dodger Stadium just two years ago, a relatively quick turnaround for a return to such a large venue. Industry analysts suggest that slower-than-expected ticket sales may have prompted the downsizing. https://www.billboard.com/music-news/touring-boxscore/jonas-brothers-the-tour-box-office-results-1235484449/
The decision to scale back reflects a broader recalibration within the live music industry. While demand for concerts remains high post-pandemic, economic factors like inflation and increased ticket prices are impacting consumer spending. Artists and promoters are increasingly cautious about committing to stadium-sized venues unless they are confident in achieving considerable ticket sales. This shift prioritizes creating a more intimate and financially lasting concert experience.
What does this mean for fans? Be prepared to re-enter the ticket-buying arena next week. Priority access is a valuable perk, but swift action will be crucial to secure preferred seating. This situation also highlights the importance of considering all factors – venue size, ticket prices, and potential resale markets – when planning to attend a concert.
Further Discussion: do you think stadium shows are becoming a riskier proposition for artists? Share your thoughts in the comments below, and let us know if you’re planning to re-purchase tickets for the revised Jonas Brothers dates!
