| Concert Tour Name: | After Laughter Tour |
| Artist: | Paramore |
| Album: | After Laughter |
| Start Date: | May 10, 2017 |
| End Date: | September 7, 2018 |
| Number Of Legs: | 10 |
| Last Tour: | The Self-Titled Tour (2013–15) |
| This Tour: | After Laughter Tour (2017–18) |
| Next Tour: | This Is Why Tour (2022–23) |
The After Laughter Tour was the fourth world tour by American rock band Paramore, in support of their fifth studio album After Laughter (2017). The tour began on May 10, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee, and concluded on September 7, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee.
This was the first touring cycle since 2010 to feature drummer Zac Farro, who left the band on December 18, 2010, and rejoined on February 2, 2017.
On April 19, 2017 Paramore released "Hard Times" as the lead single from their fifth studio album, After Laughter, and on the same day announced European tour dates. On May 3, 2017 the band released "Told You So as a single in the UK, acting as the second single from their fifth studio album.[1] [2] The full release of the album followed on May 12, 2017.[3] The same day they also announced the 3rd Parahoy! Cruise, and on May 15, 2017 they announced North American tour dates. On November 17, 2017 the band released "Fake Happy" as their third single off After Laughter.[4] On February 5, 2018 the band released their fourth single off After Laughter, "Rose-Colored Boy."[5] And finally, on June 26, 2018, Paramore released their fifth and final single off the album, "Caught in the Middle.[6]
The first set of tour dates were announced as "Tour One" on April 19, 2017, with the band touring intimate venues in Europe.[7] Parahoy! Cruise was announced on May 12, 2017, coinciding with the release of After Laughter.[8] The second set of tour dates were announced as "Tour Two" on May 15, 2017, touring intimate venues in North America. Due to Hurricane Irma, the band had to reschedule the Orlando and Miami dates for December 5 and 6, 2017.[9] [10] The third set of tour dates were announced as "Tour Three" on August 25, 2017, touring arenas in Europe.[11] [12] The fourth set of tour dates were announced as "Tour Four" on November 7, 2017, touring arenas in Oceania, Asia, and Hawaii.[13] [14] Due to Williams getting sick,[15] the Jakarta and Manila dates were rescheduled.[16] The fifth and final set of tour dates were announced on March 8, 2018 as "Tour Five" and was officially called The After Laughter Summer Tour with Foster The People.[17]
The band announced the final show of the After Laughter era on June 26, 2018. The show is called Art + Friends, and happened in Nashville, Tennessee on September 7, 2018. The band have described it as "a celebration of Nashville music, art and community." Paramore performed a headline show, with support from bands COIN, Bully, Nightingail, and artists Liza Anne and Canon Blue.[18] [19] [20]
A review of the Mountain View performance stated: "From Williams encouraging the unity of fans in her speeches to the whole band exuding raw emotion in its performance, the band has truly mastered the art of audience connection."[21]
| Date | City | Country | Venue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe | ||||
| June 15, 2017 | Dublin | Ireland | Olympia Theatre, Dublin | |
| June 16, 2017 | Belfast | United Kingdom | Waterfront Hall | |
| June 18, 2017 | Manchester | O2 Apollo Manchester | ||
| June 19, 2017 | London | Royal Albert Hall | ||
| June 21, 2017 | Bristol | Colston Hall | ||
| June 22, 2017 | Edinburgh | Usher Hall | ||
| June 24, 2017 | Cologne | Germany | Palladium | |
| June 25, 2017 | Tilburg | Netherlands | Poppodium 013 | |
| June 27, 2017 | Paris | France | Le Grand Rex | |
| June 29, 2017 | Vienna | Austria | Arena Wien | |
| June 30, 2017 | Sopron | Hungary | Volt Fesztivál | |
| July 2, 2017 | Berlin | Germany | Admiralspalast | |
| July 3, 2017 | Hamburg | Stadtpark | ||
| July 5, 2017 | Hradec Králové | Czech Republic | Rock for People | |
| July 7, 2017 | Stockholm | Sweden | Cirkus | |
| July 9, 2017 | Turku | Finland | Ruisrock | |
| July 12, 2017 | Copenhagen | Denmark | Vega | |
| July 14, 2017 | Tønsberg | Norway | Slottsfjell | |
| Date | City | Country | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| North America | |||
| May 17, 2017 | Los Angeles | United States | |
| May 20, 2017 | Carson | StubHub Center | |
| July 28, 2017 | Hinckley | Grand Casino Amphitheater | |
| July 29, 2017 | Minot | North Dakota State Fairgrounds | |
| August 12, 2017 | Billings | Rimrock Auto Arena at MetraPark | |
| August 14, 2017 | Des Moines | Iowa State Fairgrounds | |
| August 25, 2017 | New York City | Rumsey Playfield | |
| October 20, 2017 | Guadalajara | Mexico | Festival Coordenada |
| October 21, 2017 | Monterrey | Live Out Monterrey | |
| October 23, 2017 | Mexico City | Palacio de los Deportes | |
| South America | |||
| November 11, 2017 | Buenos Aires | Argentina | Personal Fest |
| North America | |||
| December 1, 2017 | Milwaukee | United States | |
| December 3, 2017 | Tampa | MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre | |
| December 8, 2017 | Norfolk | Constant Convocation Center | |
| Date | City | Country | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| North America | |||
| September 6, 2017 | Jacksonville | United States | Moran Theater |
| September 11, 2017 | Charlotte | Ovens Auditorium | |
| September 13, 2017 | Oxon HiIll | The Theater at MGM National Harbor | |
| September 15, 2017 | Detroit | Fox Theatre | |
| September 17, 2017 | Chicago | Riot Fest | |
| September 19, 2017 | Sioux City | Orpheum Theatre | |
| September 21, 2017 | Denver | Bellco Theatre | |
| September 22, 2017 | Orem | UCCU Center | |
| September 24, 2017 | Oakland | Paramount Theatre | |
| September 26, 2017 | Los Angeles | Greek Theatre | |
| September 27, 2017 | Phoenix | Comerica Theatre | |
| September 29, 2017 | Sugar Land | Smart Financial Centre att Sugar Land | |
| September 30, 2017 | Grand Prairie | The Theatre at Grand Prairie | |
| October 2, 2017 | Atlanta | Fox Theatre | |
| October 4, 2017 | New York City | Radio City Music Hall | |
| October 6, 2017 | Upper Darby | Tower Theater | |
| October 7, 2017 | Boston | Boston Opera House | |
| October 10, 2017 | Bethlehem | Sands Bethlehem Event Center | |
| October 12, 2017 | Montreal | Canada | Théâtre Saint-Denis |
| October 13, 2017 | Toronto | Massey Hall | |
| October 15, 2017 | Akron | United States | Akron Civic Theatre |
| October 17, 2017 | Nashville | Ryman Auditorium | |
| December 5, 2017 | Orlando | Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts | |
| December 6, 2017 | Miami Beach | The Fillmore Miami Beach | |
| Date | City | Country | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Europe | |||
| January 7, 2018 | Barcelona | Spain | Sant Jordi Club |
| January 9, 2018 | Paris | France | Olympia |
| January 11, 2018 | Cardiff | United Kingdom | Motorpoint Arena Cardiff |
| January 12, 2018 | London | The O2 Arena | |
| January 14, 2018 | Birmingham | Genting Arena | |
| January 16, 2018 | Amsterdam | Netherlands | AFAS Live |
| January 19, 2018 | Manchester | United Kingdom | Manchester Arena |
| January 20, 2018 | Glasgow | The SSE Hydro | |
| Date | City | Country | Venue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oceania | ||||
| February 8, 2018 | Melbourne | Australia | Rod Laver Arena | |
| February 9, 2018 | Sydney | Qudos Bank Arena | ||
| February 11, 2018 | Brisbane | Riverstage | ||
| February 13, 2018 | Auckland | New Zealand | Spark Arena | |
| Asia | ||||
| February 21, 2018 | Tokyo | Japan | Zepp Tokyo | |
| Oceania | ||||
| February 23, 2018 | Honolulu | United States | Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall | |
| Asia | ||||
| August 21, 2018 | Singapore | Singapore | Zepp@BIGBOX | |
| August 23, 2018 | Pasay | Philippines | Mall of Asia Arena | |
| August 25, 2018 | Jakarta | Indonesia | Indonesia Convention Exhibition | |
| Date | City | Country | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia | |||
| August 18, 2018 | Osaka | Japan | Summer Sonic |
| August 19, 2018 | Tokyo | ||