# Crazy World Tour

The Crazy World Tour was a concert tour by German rock band Scorpions, which started on 6 June 2017 in Montbéliard, France, and concluded on 4 March 2020 in Kallang, Singapore. It is not to be confused with the similarly titled 1990–1991 tour in support of the band's eleventh studio album Crazy World.

## Background

On 22 March 2017, Scorpions officially announced the "Crazy World Tour" and the North American dates. They also announced Megadeth as their opening act for that leg. With this tour, the band is continuing to celebrate their more than 50 years in the music business. Commenting on the tour, Klaus Meine stated: "When our album Crazy World was released back in '91, right at the end of the Cold War, we toured around a world that was pretty crazy back then, but there was so much hope in the air for a more peaceful future. Now 26 years later, things are getting more crazy every other day. After all these years, 'Crazy World' is still a good motto for our upcoming world tour. We are very much looking forward to seeing all of you out there". On 7 October 2017, it was announced that concerts on 8 October in Phoenix, Arizona, on 11 October in San Antonio, Texas, 12 October in Dallas, Texas, 14 October in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and on 15 October 2017 in Tampa, Florida would be cancelled due to Klaus Meine's severe laryngitis. Meine had been advised by otorhinolaryngologist in Los Angeles to rest his voice, because he could risk permanent vocal damage. On 7 November 2017, the band announced concerts for the spring of 2018 in France and the Netherlands.

## Critical reception

John J. Moser from The Morning Call for the concert in Santander Arena in Reading, Pennsylvania said that "In a 95-minute set of 12 songs that kicked off Scorpions' latest U.S. tour, the group was not perfect. At 69, singer Klaus Meine's voice still is amazing, but has started to show a tattered edge here and there. Also as 69, guitarist Rudolf Schenker carried few of the leads – though he was solid when he did and was impressively energetic. But what really carried the night was Scorpions' screaming yet melodic rock – its guitar attack like no other band." Joe Divita from Loudwire said that performance in Madison Square Garden was "just as driving and anthemic as any of their biggest hits". He also added that "they visibly have a blast onstage and when you're having this much fun, how could you stop? Why would you want to? One day, the band will inevitably call it a day for good, but until then, we'll turn up each time, cherishing the opportunity as the number of artists from this era dwindle".
Chris Bubinas from Exclaim! said about the concert in Place Bell in Laval that "Vocalist Klaus Meine, seeming immune to the hands of time, provided vocals that were absolutely flawless as he patrolled and poured himself into the crowd". Bob Gendron from Chicago Tribune said about the concert in Allstate Arena in Chicago that "Akin to many of the fans who sang along to nearly every word and occasionally filled in for Meine, the German quintet continues to cling to the straightforward identity it's projected for most of its 52-year career". Kari Kenner from Daily Herald commented about the concert in Salt Lake City that "Anyone who saw the German rockers on their previous two visits to USANA Amphitheatre in 2010 and 2012 as part of an announced farewell tour had to have an inkling — or at least an intense hope — that retirement wouldn't stick. The band simply had too much left in the tank from a live standpoint to think about exchanging their leather pants and jackets for stay-at-home loungewear". Azaria Podplesky from The Spokesman-Review about concert in Spokane Arena said "Judging by the smiles on the face of each musician as they waved goodbye and tossed picks and drumsticks into the crowd, it's safe to say Scorpions enjoyed the trip down memory lane as much as fans did".

## Tour dates

| Date | City | Country | Venue | Supporting act |
| Europe |||||
| 6 June 2017 | Montbéliard | France | Axone | — |
| 9 June 2017 | Norje | Sweden | Sweden Rock Festival | — |
| 11 June 2017 | Rüsselsheim | Germany | Hessentag | — |
| 18 June 2017 | Dessel | Belgium | Graspop Metal Meeting | — |
| 24 June 2017 | Oświęcim | Poland | Life Festival | — |
| 12 July 2017 | Torrelavega | Spain | Campos del Malecon | — |
| 14 July 2017 | Mérida | Spain | Albergue Municipal Juvenil El Prado | — |
| 15 July 2017 | Vila Nova de Gaia | Portugal | Festival Marés Vivas | — |
| 17 July 2017 | Nîmes | France | Festival de Nîmes | — |
| 19 July 2017 | Saint-Julien-en-Genevois | France | Guitare en Scene Festival | — |
| 23 July 2017 | Ulm | Germany | Münsterplatz | — |
| North America |||||
| 14 September 2017 | Reading | United States | Santander Arena | Megadeth |
| 16 September 2017 | New York City | United States | Madison Square Garden | Megadeth |
| 19 September 2017 | Laval | Canada | Place Bell | Megadeth |
| 22 September 2017 | Toronto | Canada | Budweiser Stage | Megadeth |
| 23 September 2017 | Rosemont | United States | Allstate Arena | Megadeth |
| 25 September 2017 | Broomfield | United States | 1stBank Center | Megadeth |
| 26 September 2017 | West Valley City | United States | USANA Amphitheatre | Megadeth |
| 29 September 2017 | Spokane | United States | Spokane Arena | Megadeth |
| 30 September 2017 | Tacoma | United States | Tacoma Dome | Megadeth |
| 3 October 2017 | Reno | United States | Grand Sierra Resort | Megadeth |
| 4 October 2017 | Oakland | United States | Oracle Arena | Megadeth |
| 7 October 2017 | Inglewood | United States | The Forum | Megadeth |
| Eurasia |||||
| 28 October 2017 | Sochi | Russia | Shayba Arena | — |
| 30 October 2017 | Krasnodar | Russia | Basket-Hall Krasnodar | — |
| 1 November 2017 | Moscow | Russia | Olympiiskiy | — |
| 3 November 2017 | St. Petersburg | Russia | Ice Palace | — |
| 5 November 2017 | Nizhny Novgorod | Russia | Nagorny Arena | — |
| 7 November 2017 | Ufa | Russia | Ufa Arena | — |
| 9 November 2017 | Ekaterinburg | Russia | KRK Uralets | — |
| 11 November 2017 | Kyiv | Ukraine | Sports Palace | — |
| 22 November 2017 | Oslo | Norway | Oslo Spektrum | — |
| 24 November 2017 | Gothenburg | Sweden | Scandinavium | — |
| 25 November 2017 | Stockholm | Sweden | Ericsson Globe Arena | — |
| 27 November 2017 | Helsinki | Finland | Hartwall Arena | — |
| 29 November 2017 | Copenhagen | Denmark | Royal Arena | — |
| 1 December 2017 | Gdańsk | Poland | Ergo Arena | — |
| 22 March 2018 | Nantes | France | Zénith Nantes Métropole | — |
| 24 March 2018 | Cournon-d'Auvergne | France | Zénith d'Auvergne | — |
| 26 March 2018 | Limoges | France | Zénith de Limoges Métropole | — |
| 28 March 2018 | Toulon | France | Zénith Oméga de Toulon | — |
| 30 March 2018 | Rouen | France | Zénith de la Métropole | — |
| 2 April 2018 | Amsterdam | Netherlands | Ziggo Dome | — |
| 4 April 2018 | Brussels | Belgium | Forest National | — |
| 7 April 2018 | Tashkent | Uzbekistan | Istiklol Concert Hall | — |
| 29 April 2018 | Tijuana | Mexico | Fronterizo Fest | — |
| 2 May 2018 | Monterrey | Mexico | Citibanamex Auditorium | — |
| 4 May 2018 | Mexico City | Mexico | Hell & Heaven Metal Fest | — |
| 6 May 2018 | Guadalajara | Mexico | Telemex Auditorium | — |
| Europe / Israel |||||
| 6 June 2018 | Ostrava | Czech Republic | Ostravar Aréna | — |
| 8 June 2018 | Ljubljana | Slovenia | Arena Stožice | — |
| 10 June 2018 | Belgrade | Serbia | Kombank Arena | — |
| 12 June 2018 | Bucharest | Romania | Romexpo | — |
| 16 June 2018 | London | England | O2 Arena | Megadeth |
| 24 June 2018 | Amnéville | France | Galaxie | — |
| 26 June 2018 | Paris | France | AccorHotels Arena | — |
| 28 June 2018 | Saint-Vulbas | France | Polo Club de la Plaine de l'Ain | — |
| 30 June 2018 | Rennes | France | Le Liberte | — |
| 4 July 2018 | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | Spain | Gran Canaria Arena | — |
| 7 July 2018 | Barcelona | Spain | Rock Fest Barcelona | — |
| 11 July 2018 | Oeiras | Portugal | Estádio Municipal de Oeiras | The Dead Daisies |
| 13 July 2018 | Viveiro | Spain | Resurrection Fest | — |
| 16 July 2018 | Athens | Greece | Panathenaic Stadium | Athens State Orchestra |
| 19 July 2018 | Tel Aviv | Israel | Menora Mivtachim Arena | — |
| 21 July 2018 | Locarno | Switzerland | Piazza Grande | — |
| 23 July 2018 | Verona | Italy | Arena di Verona | — |
| 25 July 2018 | Salem | Germany | Schule Schloss Salem | — |
| 27 July 2018 | Ludwigsburg | Germany | Ludwigsburg Palace | — |
| 29 July 2018 | Łódź | Poland | Atlas Arena | — |
| 1 August 2018 | Colmar | France | Foire Aux Vins | — |
| 3 August 2018 | Bad Kissingen | Germany | Luitpoldpark | — |
| North America |||||
| 31 August 2018 | Stateline | United States | Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena | Queensrÿche |
| 2 September 2018 | Irvine | United States | FivePoint Amphitheater | Queensrÿche |
| 5 September 2018 | Phoenix | United States | Comerica Theatre | Queensrÿche |
| 7 September 2018 | San Antonio | United States | Freeman Coliseum | Queensrÿche |
| 9 September 2018 | Irving | United States | Toyota Music Factory | Queensrÿche |
| 12 September 2018 | Hollywood | United States | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino | Queensrÿche |
| 14 September 2018 | Tampa | United States | Amalie Arena | Queensrÿche |
| Asia |||||
| 27 October 2018 | Beirut | Lebanon | Seaside Arena | Rodge |
| Oceania |||||
| 2 November 2018 | Perth | Australia | RAC Arena | Def Leppard |
| 4 November 2018 | Adelaide | Australia | Adelaide Entertainment Centre | Def Leppard |
| 6 November 2018 | Brisbane | Australia | Brisbane Entertainment Centre | Def Leppard |
| 12 November 2018 | Auckland | New Zealand | Spark Arena | Def Leppard |
| Asia |||||
| 17 November 2018 | Beijing | China | Olympic Sports Center Gymnasium | — |
| 21 November 2018 | Shanghai | China | Mercedes-Benz Arena | — |
| North America |||||
| 26 January 2019 | Durant | United States | Choctaw Casino | — |
| Europe |||||
| 9 February 2019 | Limassol | Cyprus | Spyros Kyprianou Athletic Center | — |
| 14 June 2019 | Fuengirola | Spain | Rock the Coast Festival | — |
| 20 June 2019 | Regensburg | Germany | Donau Arena | — |
| 22 June 2019 | Copenhagen | Denmark | Copenhell | — |
| 26 June 2019 | Lisbon | Portugal | Altice Arena | — |
| 28 June 2019 | Madrid | Spain | Download Festival | — |
| 5 July 2019 | Tours | France | American Tours Festival | — |
| 7 July 2019 | Albi | France | Festival Pause Guitare | — |
| 14 July 2019 | Aix-les-Bains | France | Festival Musilac | — |
| 16 July 2019 | Saint-Malô-du-Bois | France | Festival de Poupet | — |
| 19 July 2019 | Rosenheim | Germany | Rosenheim Sommerfestival | — |
| 21 July 2019 | Gliwice | Poland | Gliwice Arena | — |
| 23 July 2019 | Gdańsk | Poland | Ergo Arena | — |
| 27 July 2019 | Lucca | Italy | Lucca Summer Festival | — |
| 2 August 2019 | Klam | Austria | Clam Rock Festival | — |
| 4 August 2019 | Lokeren | Belgium | Lokerse Feesten | — |
| 6 August 2019 | Schaffhausen | Switzerland | Stars in Town Festival | — |
| 11 August 2019 | Derbyshire | England | Bloodstock Open Air | — |
| 14 August 2019 | Avenches | Switzerland | Rock Oz'Arènes | — |
| 16 August 2019 | Fulda | Germany | Fulda Cathedral Square | — |
| 18 August 2019 | Bonn | Germany | Kunstrasen Bonn | — |
| South America |||||
| 18 September 2019 | Curitiba | Brazil | Pedreira Paulo Leminski | Whitesnake Europe |
| 21 September 2019 | São Paulo | Brazil | Rockfest 2019 Allianz Parque | Whitesnake Helloween Europe Armored Dawn |
| 23 September 2019 | Uberlândia | Brazil | Ginásio Municipal Tancredo Neves | Whitesnake Helloween |
| 25 September 2019 | Brasília | Brazil | Ginásio Nilson Nelson | Whitesnake Helloween |
| 28 September 2019 | Florianópolis | Brazil | Arena Petry | Helloween |
| 1 October 2019 | Porto Alegre | Brazil | Arena do Grêmio | Whitesnake Helloween |
| 4 October 2019 | Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | Barra Olympic Park | Iron Maiden Helloween Sepultura |
| 7 October 2019 | Santiago | Chile | Movistar Arena | Whitesnake |
| 10 October 2019 | Bogotá | Colombia | Movistar Arena | Whitesnake |
| Europe |||||
| 31 October 2019 | Yekaterinburg | Russia | Uralets Sports Palace | — |
| 3 November 2019 | Krasnodar | Russia | Basket Hall | — |
| 5 November 2019 | Moscow | Russia | VTB Arena | — |
| 7 November 2019 | Saint Petersburg | Russia | SKK Ice Palace | — |
| 10 November 2019 | Voronezh | Russia | Ubileyniy Sports Palace | — |
| 12 November 2019 | Kyiv | Ukraine | Kyiv Sports Palace | — |
| 15 November 2019 | Minsk | Belarus | Minsk Arena | — |
| 18 November 2019 | Budapest | Hungary | László Papp Sport Arena | — |
| 20 November 2019 | Bratislava | Slovakia | Ondrej Nepela Winter Stadium | — |
| Oceania |||||
| 19 February 2020 | Melbourne | Australia | Rod Laver Arena | Whitesnake |
| 26 February 2020 | Sydney | Australia | Qudos Bank Arena | Whitesnake |
| Asia |||||
| 1 March 2020 | Yogyakarta | Indonesia | Kridosono Stadium | Whitesnake |
| 4 March 2020 | Kallang | Singapore | Fort Canning Park | Whitesnake |

## Cancelled shows

List of cancelled concerts, showing date, city, country, and venue :
| Date | City | Country | Venue |
| 8 October 2017 | Phoenix | United States | Talking Stick Resort Arena |
| 11 October 2017 | San Antonio | United States | Freeman Coliseum |
| 12 October 2017 | Dallas | United States | The Pavilion at the Irving Music Factory |
| 14 October 2017 | Sunrise | United States | BB&T Center |
| 15 October 2017 | Tampa | United States | Amalie Arena |
| 3 December 2017 | Ostrava | Czech Republic | Ostravar Arena |
| 5 December 2017 | Ljubljana | Slovenia | Arena Stožice |
| 7 December 2017 | Belgrade | Serbia | Štark Arena |
| 8 November 2018 | Melbourne | Australia | Rod Laver Arena |
| 10 November 2018 | Sydney | Australia | International Convention Centre |
| 12 October 2019 | Quito | Ecuador | Coliseo General Rumiñahui |
| 24 February 2020 | Brisbane | Australia | Brisbane Entertainment Centre |
| 27 February 2020 | Auckland | New Zealand | Spark Arena |
| 7 March 2020 | Pasay | Philippines | Mall of Asia Arena |

## Personnel

* Klaus Meine – lead vocals
* Rudolf Schenker – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
* Matthias Jabs – lead guitar, backing vocals
* Paweł Mąciwoda – bass, backing vocals
* Mikkey Dee – drums, percussion