Never Ending Tour 2009
# Never Ending Tour 2009

The Never Ending Tour is the popular name for Bob Dylan's endless touring schedule since June 7, 1988.

## Information

The tour started in Stockholm, Sweden at an intimate concert at Berns Salonger. Dylan performed five concerts in England. One of which was at the Roundhouse in London which was a concert especially for the members of the BobDylan.com fan club. Dylan also performed at the Edinburgh Playhouse, the first time he had performed in the city since April 1995.

After completing the 33 date European tour Dylan returned to the United States to perform a summer ballpark tour. He was joined on the tour by Willie Nelson and John Mellencamp. The tour consisted of 31 dates. Dylan performed at Summerfest in Milwaukee and Rothbury Festival in Rothbury, Michigan.

After the summer tour Dylan and the band toured the States again in the fall starting in Seattle. During the fall tour Dylan and his band performed three concerts at several venues during the tour including the Hollywood Palladium, Aragon Ballroom, Wang Theatre and United Palace Theater where the tour ended on November 19.

## Opening acts

* Willie Nelson (July 1 – July 4, July 8 – August 16)
* The Wiyos (July 2 & July 4, July 8 – July 13, August 16)
* John Mellencamp (July 2 & July 4, July 8 – August 16)
* The Two Man Gentlemen Band (July 10 & 11)
* Johnny Rivers (October 13)
* John Doe (October 14)
* George Thorogood (October 15)
* Dion (November 17 – November 19)

## Band

* Bob Dylan – Vocals, harmonica, organ, guitar
* Denny Freeman – Guitar (Until 16 August 2009)
* Charlie Sexton – Guitar (From 4 October 2009)
* Stu Kimball – Rhythm guitar
* George Recelli – Drums, percussion
* Tony Garnier – Bass

## Tour dates

| Date | City | Country | Venue | Tickets sold/available | Box office |
| - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Europe ||||||
| March 22, 2009 | Stockholm | Sweden | Berns Salonger | — | — |
| March 23, 2009 | Stockholm | Sweden | Globe Arena | 10,736 / 11,321 (95%) | $741,280 |
| March 25, 2009 | Oslo | Norway | Oslo Spektrum | 7,684 / 7,782 (99%) | $702,767 |
| March 27, 2009 | Jönköping | Sweden | Kinnarps Arena | 4,453 / 4,453 (100%) | $314,871 |
| March 28, 2009 | Malmö | Sweden | Malmö Arena | 8,590 / 8,590 (100%) | $591,637 |
| March 29, 2009 | Copenhagen | Denmark | Forum Copenhagen | 6,207 / 8,393 (74%) | $656,674 |
| March 31, 2009 | Hanover | Germany | AWD Hall | — | — |
| April 1, 2009 | Berlin | Germany | Max-Schmeling-Halle | — | — |
| April 2, 2009 | Erfurt | Germany | Messehalle | — | — |
| April 4, 2009 | Munich | Germany | Zenith | — | — |
| April 5, 2009 | Saarbrücken | Germany | Saarlandhalle | — | — |
| April 7, 2009 | Paris | France | Palais des congrès de Paris | 7,113 / 7,113 (100%) | $710,935 |
| April 8, 2009 | Paris | France | Palais des congrès de Paris | 7,113 / 7,113 (100%) | $710,935 |
| April 10, 2009 | Amsterdam | Netherlands | Heineken Music Hall | 14,928 / 16,500 (90%) | $1,156,562 |
| April 11, 2009 | Amsterdam | Netherlands | Heineken Music Hall | 14,928 / 16,500 (90%) | $1,156,562 |
| April 12, 2009 | Amsterdam | Netherlands | Heineken Music Hall | 14,928 / 16,500 (90%) | $1,156,562 |
| April 14, 2009 | Basel | Switzerland | St. Jakobshalle | — | — |
| April 15, 2009 | Milan | Italy | Mediolanum Forum | — | — |
| April 17, 2009 | Rome | Italy | PalaLottomatica | — | — |
| April 18, 2009 | Florence | Italy | Nelson Mandela Forum | — | — |
| April 20, 2009 | Geneva | Switzerland | SEG Geneva Arena | — | — |
| April 21, 2009 | Strasbourg | France | Zénith de Strasbourg | 4,553 / 5,365 (85%) | $331,049 |
| April 22, 2009 | Brussels | Belgium | Forest National | — | — |
| April 24, 2009 | Sheffield | England | Sheffield Arena | — | — |
| April 25, 2009 | London | England | The $O_2$ Arena | 17,873 / 17,905 (99%) | $1,031,037 |
| April 26, 2009 | London | England | The Roundhouse | — | — |
| April 28, 2009 | Cardiff | Wales | International Arena | — | — |
| April 29, 2009 | Birmingham | England | National Indoor Arena | — | — |
| May 1, 2009 | Liverpool | England | Echo Arena Liverpool | — | — |
| May 2, 2009 | Glasgow | Scotland | Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre | — | — |
| May 3, 2009 | Edinburgh | Scotland | Edinburgh Playhouse | — | — |
| May 5, 2009 | Dublin | Ireland | The $O_2$ | — | — |
| May 6, 2009 | Dublin | Ireland | The $O_2$ | — | — |
| North America (With Willie Nelson and John Mellencamp) ||||||
| July 1, 2009 | Milwaukee | United States | Marcus Amphitheater | — | — |
| July 2, 2009 | Sauget | United States | GCS Ballpark | 5,340 / 7,500 (71%) | $360,450 |
| July 4, 2009 | South Bend | United States | Coveleski Stadium | 7,590 / 8,000 (95%) | $512,235 |
| July 5, 2009 | Rothbury | United States | Double JJ Resort | — | — |
| July 8, 2009 | Louisville | United States | Louisville Slugger Field | 6,225 / 7,500 (83%) | $420,188 |
| July 10, 2009 | Dayton | United States | Fifth Third Field | 7,883 / 7,883 (100%) | $532,103 |
| July 11, 2009 | Eastlake | United States | Classic Park | 7,010 / 8,000 (88%) | $473,175 |
| July 13, 2009 | Washington | United States | Consol Energy Park | 5,600 / 7,000 (80%) | $378,000 |
| July 14, 2009 | Allentown | United States | Coca-Cola Park | 10,000 / 10,000 (100%) | $675,000 |
| July 15, 2009 | New Britain | United States | New Britain Stadium | 6,753 / 7,500 (90%) | $455,828 |
| July 17, 2009 | Essex Junction | United States | The Champlain Valley Expo | — | — |
| July 18, 2009 | Bethel | United States | Bethel Woods Center for the Arts | 14,084 / 17,357 (81%) | $707,560 |
| July 19, 2009 | Syracuse | United States | Alliance Bank Stadium | 6,651 / 7,500 (100%) | $448,943 |
| July 21, 2009 | Pawtucket | United States | McCoy Stadium | 7,642 / 10,000 (76%) | $515,835 |
| July 23, 2009 | Lakewood | United States | FirstEnergy Park | 8,456 / 8,456 (100%) | $570,780 |
| July 24, 2009 | Aberdeen | United States | Ripken Stadium | 6,994 / 8,000 (87%) | $472,095 |
| July 25, 2009 | Norfolk | United States | Harbor Park | 4,836 / 7,500 (64%) | $326,430 |
| July 27, 2009 | Durham | United States | Durham Bulls Athletic Park | 8,086 / 8,086 (100%) | $545,805 |
| July 28, 2009 | Simpsonville | United States | Heritage Park Amphitheater | — | — |
| July 30, 2009 | Alpharetta | United States | Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre | — | — |
| July 31, 2009 | Orange Beach | United States | The Amphitheater at the Wharf | — | — |
| August 2, 2009 | The Woodlands | United States | Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion | 10,955 / 16,027 (68%) | $567,883 |
| August 4, 2009 | Round Rock | United States | Dell Diamond | 8,825 / 8,825 (100%) | $595,688 |
| August 5, 2009 | Corpus Christi | United States | Whataburger Field | 5,082 / 6,000 (85%) | $342,035 |
| August 7, 2009 | Grand Prairie | United States | QuikTrip Park | 4,724 / 7,500 (63%) | $318,870 |
| August 8, 2009 | Lubbock | United States | Jones AT&T Stadium | — | — |
| August 9, 2009 | Albuquerque | United States | Journal Pavilion | 8,156 / 15,000 (54%) | $316,134 |
| August 12, 2009 | Lake Elsinore | United States | Lake Elsinore Diamond | 5,500 / 7,000 (79%) | $371,250 |
| August 14, 2009 | Fresno | United States | Chukchansi Park | 5,676 / 6,500 (87%) | $383,130 |
| August 15, 2009 | Stockton | United States | Banner Island Ballpark | 7,536 / 7,536 (100%) | $508,608 |
| August 16, 2009 | Stateline | United States | Harveys Outdoor Arena | — | — |
| North America ||||||
| October 4, 2009 | Seattle | United States | Moore Theatre | — | — |
| October 5, 2009 | Seattle | United States | WaMu Theater | — | — |
| October 7, 2009 | Portland | United States | Memorial Coliseum | — | — |
| October 8, 2009 | Eugene | United States | McArthur Court | — | — |
| October 10, 2009 | Berkeley | United States | Greek Theatre | — | — |
| October 11, 2009 | Berkeley | United States | Greek Theatre | — | — |
| October 13, 2009 | Los Angeles | United States | Hollywood Palladium | 9,705 / 11,548 (84%) | $506,153 |
| October 14, 2009 | Los Angeles | United States | Hollywood Palladium | 9,705 / 11,548 (84%) | $506,153 |
| October 15, 2009 | Los Angeles | United States | Hollywood Palladium | 9,705 / 11,548 (84%) | $506,153 |
| October 17, 2009 | Phoenix | United States | Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum | — | — |
| October 18, 2009 | Paradise | United States | The Joint | — | — |
| October 19, 2009 | Salt Lake City | United States | Saltair | — | — |
| October 21, 2009 | Denver | United States | Magness Arena | — | — |
| October 23, 2009 | Salina | United States | Bicentennial Center | — | — |
| October 24, 2009 | Tulsa | United States | Brady Theater | — | — |
| October 25, 2009 | Springfield | United States | Shrine Mosque | — | — |
| October 27, 2009 | Rockford | United States | Rockford Metrocentre | — | — |
| October 29, 2009 | Chicago | United States | Aragon Ballroom | 9,451 / 10,500 (90%) | $473,529 |
| October 30, 2009 | Chicago | United States | Aragon Ballroom | 9,451 / 10,500 (90%) | $473,529 |
| October 31, 2009 | Chicago | United States | Aragon Ballroom | 9,451 / 10,500 (90%) | $473,529 |
| November 2, 2009 | Bloomington | United States | IU Auditorium | 2,949 / 2,949 (100%) | $165,435 |
| November 3, 2009 | Columbus | United States | Lifestyle Communities Pavilion | 1,892 / 2,000 (95%) | $89,870 |
| November 5, 2009 | Canton | United States | Canton Memorial Civic Center | 3,956 / 4,693 (84%) | $189,887 |
| November 6, 2009 | Detroit | United States | Fox Theatre | — | — |
| November 7, 2009 | Kitchener | Canada | Kitchener Memorial Auditorium | 5,633 / 5,633 (100%) | $333,564 |
| November 9, 2009 | Philadelphia | United States | Liacouras Center | — | — |
| November 11, 2009 | Fairfax | United States | Patriot Center | 3,785 / 8,000 (47%) | $179,788 |
| November 13, 2009 | Boston | United States | Wang Theatre | 7,629 / 10,344 (74%) | $532,433 |
| November 14, 2009 | Boston | United States | Wang Theatre | 7,629 / 10,344 (74%) | $532,433 |
| November 15, 2009 | Boston | United States | Wang Theatre | 7,629 / 10,344 (74%) | $532,433 |
| November 17, 2009 | New York City | United States | United Palace Theater | 9,621 / 9,960 (97%) | $908,242 |
| November 18, 2009 | New York City | United States | United Palace Theater | 9,621 / 9,960 (97%) | $908,242 |
| November 19, 2009 | New York City | United States | United Palace Theater | 9,621 / 9,960 (97%) | $908,242 |
| Total | Total | Total | Total | 306,362 / 357,719 (86%) | $20,413,738 |

### Cancellations and rescheduled shows

| July 29, 2009 | Sevierville, Tennessee | Great Smoky Mountains National Park | Cancelled before official announcement. |
| - | - | - | - |
| August 11, 2009 | Phoenix, Arizona | Camelback Ranch | Cancelled due to extreme weather conditions. |
| August 12, 2009 | Las Vegas | Cashman Field | Rescheduled to August 16, 2009 and moved to Harveys Outdoor Arena in Stateline. |
