# 21st Century Breakdown World Tour

21st Century Breakdown World Tour was a headlining concert tour by American rock band Green Day in support of the group's eighth studio album, 21st Century Breakdown, which was released in May 2009.
The tour began with an eight-week leg throughout North America, kicking off in Seattle in July 2009 and culminating in Los Angeles in late August. The tour in the U.S had 11 Stadium shows, making it the most Stadiums played in Green Day's entire career until the Hella Mega Tour in 2021. The tour grossed about $64 million. A European leg followed, beginning in Lisbon in late September and wrapping up mid-November in Turin, Italy.
In December 2009, the group toured Australia and New Zealand, followed by Asian dates in January 2010. The group subsequently returned to Europe for a second leg of dates, beginning in late May 2010 with a headline appearance at the Pinkpop Festival in the Netherlands and two stadium shows in the United Kingdom. The tour ended with an appearance at the Rock Werchter festival in Werchter, Belgium in early July. A scheduled performance at the Heineken Jammin' Festival in Venice, Italy on July 4, 2010 was cancelled due to poor weather.
During their performances of "Longview", frontman Billie Joe Armstrong sprayed the front rows with water cannons, shot T-shirts into the crowd and pulled people onstage to sing with the band.
In March 2010, a second North American leg was announced, beginning in Camden, New Jersey in early August. A final leg of Central and South America followed in October.
A collection of recorded songs from throughout the tour and a bonus DVD of Green Day playing at the Saitama Super Arena in Japan are available on the live album Awesome as Fuck.

## Setlist

Typical setlist during the tour.
* "Song of the Century"
* "21st Century Breakdown"
* "Know Your Enemy"
* "East Jesus Nowhere"
* "Holiday"
* "The Static Age"
* "Before the Lobotomy"
* "Give Me Novacaine"
* "Are We the Waiting"
* "St. Jimmy"
* "Boulevard of Broken Dreams"
* "Hitchin' a Ride"
* "Welcome to Paradise"
* "When I Come Around"
* "Brain Stew"
* "Jaded"
* "Longview"
* "Basket Case"
* "She"
* "King for a Day"
* "Shout" (The Isley Brothers cover)
* "21 Guns"
* "American Eulogy: Modern World / Mass Hysteria"
* "Minority"

### Encore

* "American Idiot"
* "Jesus of Suburbia"
* "Last Night on Earth"

### Encore 2

* "Wake Me Up When September Ends"
* "Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)"

## Tour dates

| Date | City | Country | Venue | Opening acts |
| North America Leg #1 |||||
| July 3, 2009 | Seattle | United States | KeyArena | The Bravery |
| July 4, 2009 | Vancouver | Canada | General Motors Place | The Bravery |
| July 6, 2009 | Edmonton | Canada | Rexall Place | The Bravery |
| July 7, 2009 | Saskatoon | Canada | Credit Union Centre | The Bravery |
| July 9, 2009 | Winnipeg | Canada | MTS Centre | The Bravery |
| July 10, 2009 | Fargo | United States | Fargodome | The Bravery |
| July 11, 2009 | Minneapolis | United States | Target Center | The Bravery |
| July 13, 2009 | Chicago | United States | United Center | The Bravery |
| July 14, 2009 | Auburn Hills | United States | The Palace of Auburn Hills | The Bravery |
| July 16, 2009 | Hamilton | Canada | Copps Coliseum | The Bravery |
| July 17, 2009 | Ottawa | Canada | Scotiabank Place | The Bravery |
| July 18, 2009 | Montreal | Canada | Bell Centre | The Bravery |
| July 20, 2009 | Boston | United States | TD Garden | The Bravery |
| July 21, 2009 | Philadelphia | United States | Wachovia Spectrum | The Bravery |
| July 22, 2009 | Pittsburgh | United States | Mellon Arena | — |
| July 24, 2009 | Hartford | United States | XL Center | — |
| July 25, 2009 | Albany | United States | Times Union Center | — |
| July 27, 2009 | New York City | United States | Madison Square Garden | Kaiser Chiefs |
| July 28, 2009 | New York City | United States | Madison Square Garden | Kaiser Chiefs |
| July 29, 2009 | Washington, D.C. | United States | Verizon Center | Kaiser Chiefs |
| July 31, 2009 | Nashville | United States | Sommet Center | Kaiser Chiefs |
| August 1, 2009 | Duluth | United States | Arena at Gwinnett Center | Kaiser Chiefs |
| August 3, 2009 | Tampa | United States | St. Pete Times Forum | Kaiser Chiefs |
| August 4, 2009 | Miami | United States | American Airlines Arena | Kaiser Chiefs |
| August 5, 2009 | Orlando | United States | Amway Arena | Kaiser Chiefs |
| August 7, 2009 | New Orleans | United States | New Orleans Arena | Kaiser Chiefs |
| August 8, 2009 | Houston | United States | Toyota Center | Franz Ferdinand |
| August 9, 2009 | San Antonio | United States | AT&T Center | Franz Ferdinand |
| August 11, 2009 | St. Louis | United States | Scottrade Center | Franz Ferdinand |
| August 12, 2009 | Kansas City | United States | Sprint Center | Franz Ferdinand |
| August 13, 2009 | Omaha | United States | Qwest Center | Franz Ferdinand |
| August 15, 2009 | Denver | United States | Pepsi Center | Franz Ferdinand |
| August 16, 2009 | Salt Lake City | United States | Energy Solutions Arena | Franz Ferdinand |
| August 18, 2009 | San Jose | United States | HP Pavilion | Franz Ferdinand |
| August 20, 2009 | San Diego | United States | Viejas Arena | Franz Ferdinand |
| August 21, 2009 | Las Vegas | United States | Mandalay Bay Events Center | Franz Ferdinand |
| August 22, 2009 | Phoenix | United States | US Airways Center | Franz Ferdinand |
| August 24, 2009 | Sacramento | United States | ARCO Arena | Franz Ferdinand |
| August 25, 2009 | Inglewood | United States | The Forum | Franz Ferdinand |
| Europe Leg #1 |||||
| September 28, 2009 | Lisbon | Portugal | Pavilhão Atlântico | Prima Donna |
| September 29, 2009 | Madrid | Spain | Palacio de Deportes | Prima Donna |
| October 1, 2009 | Barcelona | Spain | Palau Sant Jordi | Prima Donna |
| October 2, 2009 | Toulouse | France | Le Zénith | Prima Donna |
| October 4, 2009 | Paris | France | Palais Omnisports Bercy | Prima Donna |
| October 5, 2009 | Cologne | Germany | Lanxess Arena | Prima Donna |
| October 7, 2009 | Berlin | Germany | O$_2$ World | Prima Donna |
| October 8, 2009 | Hamburg | Germany | Color Line Arena | Prima Donna |
| October 9, 2009 | Copenhagen | Denmark | Forum | Prima Donna |
| October 11, 2009 | Stockholm | Sweden | Ericsson Globe | Prima Donna |
| October 12, 2009 | Oslo | Norway | Oslo Spektrum | Prima Donna John Olav Nilsen & Gjengen |
| October 14, 2009 | Dortmund | Germany | Westfalenhallen | Prima Donna |
| October 16, 2009 | Rotterdam | Netherlands | Ahoy | Prima Donna |
| October 17, 2009 | Antwerp | Belgium | Sportpaleis | Prima Donna |
| October 19, 2009 | Glasgow | Scotland | SECC | Prima Donna |
| October 20, 2009 | Belfast | Northern Ireland | Odyssey Arena | Prima Donna |
| October 21, 2009 | Dublin | Ireland | The O$_2$ | Prima Donna |
| October 23, 2009 | London | England | The O$_2$ Arena | Prima Donna |
| October 24, 2009 | London | England | The O$_2$ Arena | Prima Donna |
| October 26, 2009 | Sheffield | England | Sheffield Arena | Prima Donna |
| October 27, 2009 | Birmingham | England | LG Arena | Prima Donna |
| October 28, 2009 | Birmingham | England | LG Arena | Prima Donna |
| October 30, 2009 | Manchester | England | Evening News Arena | Prima Donna Foxboro Hot Tubs |
| October 31, 2009 | Manchester | England | Evening News Arena | Prima Donna Foxboro Hot Tubs |
| November 1, 2009 | London | England | Wembley Arena | Prima Donna |
| November 3, 2009 | Munich | Germany | Olympiahalle | Prima Donna |
| November 6, 2009 | Vienna | Austria | Wiener Stadthalle | Prima Donna |
| November 8, 2009 | Zürich | Switzerland | Hallenstadion | Prima Donna |
| November 10, 2009 | Milan | Italy | Mediolanum Forum | Prima Donna |
| November 11, 2009 | Bologna | Italy | Futurshow Station | Prima Donna |
| November 12, 2009 | Turin | Italy | PalaOlimpico | Prima Donna |
| Oceania |||||
| December 4, 2009 | Perth | Australia | Burswood Dome | Jet |
| December 6, 2009 | Adelaide | Australia | Adelaide Entertainment Centre | Jet |
| December 8, 2009 | Brisbane | Australia | Brisbane Entertainment Centre | Jet |
| December 9, 2009 | Brisbane | Australia | Brisbane Entertainment Centre | Jet |
| December 11, 2009 | Sydney | Australia | Acer Arena | Jet |
| December 12, 2009 | Sydney | Australia | Acer Arena | Jet |
| December 14, 2009 | Melbourne | Australia | Rod Laver Arena | Jet |
| December 16, 2009 | Melbourne | Australia | Rod Laver Arena | Jet |
| December 18, 2009 | Auckland | New Zealand | Vector Arena | Calling All Cars |
| December 19, 2009 | Auckland | New Zealand | Vector Arena | Calling All Cars |
| Asia |||||
| January 12, 2010 | Bangkok | Thailand | Impact Arena | Prima Donna |
| January 14, 2010 | Singapore | Singapore | Singapore Indoor Stadium | Prima Donna |
| January 16, 2010 | Hong Kong | Hong Kong | AsiaWorld-Expo | Prima Donna |
| January 18, 2010 | Seoul | South Korea | Olympic Gymnastics Arena | Prima Donna |
| January 21, 2010 | Osaka | Japan | Osaka-jō Hall | Prima Donna |
| January 23, 2010 | Saitama | Japan | Saitama Super Arena | Prima Donna |
| January 24, 2010 | Saitama | Japan | Saitama Super Arena | Prima Donna |
| January 25, 2010 | Nagoya | Japan | Nippon Gaishi Hall | Prima Donna |
| Europe Leg #2 |||||
| May 29, 2010 | Landgraaf | Netherlands | Pinkpop Festival | — |
| May 30, 2010 | Hanover | Germany | TUI Arena | Donots |
| June 2, 2010 | Skive | Denmark | Skive Festival | — |
| June 4, 2010 | Oslo | Norway | Ullevaal Stadion | Joan Jett and the Blackhearts |
| June 5, 2010 | Gothenburg | Sweden | Ullevi Stadion | Joan Jett and the Blackhearts Johnossi |
| June 8, 2010 | Helsinki | Finland | Kyläsaari | Joan Jett and the Blackhearts The Hives |
| June 11, 2010 | Munich | Germany | Olympia-Reitstadion | Joan Jett and the Blackhearts Donots |
| June 12, 2010 | Nickelsdorf | Austria | Nova Rock Festival | Joan Jett and the Blackhearts |
| June 16, 2010 | Manchester | England | Old Trafford Cricket Ground | Joan Jett and the Blackhearts Frank Turner |
| June 19, 2010 | London | England | Wembley Stadium | Joan Jett and the Blackhearts Frank Turner |
| June 21, 2010 | Glasgow | Scotland | SECC | Joan Jett and the Blackhearts |
| June 23, 2010 | Dublin | Ireland | Marlay Park | Joan Jett and the Blackhearts Paramore |
| June 26, 2010 | Paris | France | Parc des Princes | Paramore Billy Talent |
| June 29, 2010 | Prague | Czech Republic | Vystaviste Holesovice | Billy Talent The Pooh |
| July 1, 2010 | Mainz | Germany | Messepark | Rise Against Donots |
| July 2, 2010 | Werchter | Belgium | Rock Werchter Festival | — |
| North America Leg #2 |||||
| August 3, 2010 | Camden | United States | Susquehanna Bank Center | AFI |
| August 5, 2010 | Darien | United States | Darien Lake Performing Arts Center | AFI |
| August 7, 2010 | Chicago | United States | Lollapalooza Festival | AFI |
| August 9, 2010 | Alpharetta | United States | Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre | AFI |
| August 11, 2010 | Bristow | United States | Jiffy Lube Live | AFI |
| August 12, 2010 | Hartford | United States | Comcast Theatre | AFI |
| August 14, 2010 | Holmdel | United States | PNC Bank Arts Center | AFI |
| August 16, 2010 | Mansfield | United States | Comcast Center | AFI |
| August 18, 2010 | Toronto | Canada | Molson Canadian Amphitheatre | AFI |
| August 20, 2010 | Quebec City | Canada | L'Agora du Vieux-Port | AFI |
| August 21, 2010 | Montreal | Canada | Quai Jacques-Cartier | AFI |
| August 23, 2010 | Clarkston | United States | DTE Energy Music Theatre | AFI |
| August 26, 2010 | Dallas | United States | SuperPages.com Center | AFI |
| August 28, 2010 | Greenwood Village | United States | Comfort Dental Amphitheatre | AFI |
| August 30, 2010 | Phoenix | United States | Cricket Wireless Pavilion | AFI |
| August 31, 2010 | Irvine | United States | Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre | AFI |
| September 2, 2010 | Chula Vista | United States | Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre | AFI |
| September 4, 2010 | Mountain View | United States | Shoreline Amphitheatre | AFI |
| South America |||||
| October 8, 2010 | Caracas | Venezuela | Estadio de Fútbol de la Universidad Simón Bolívar | Lado B |
| October 10, 2010 | Cajicá | Colombia | Nem-Catacoa Festival | Don Tetto |
| October 13, 2010 | Porto Alegre | Brazil | Gigantinho | Superguidis |
| October 15, 2010 | Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | HSBC Arena | — |
| October 17, 2010 | Brasília | Brazil | Ginásio Nilson Nelson | Tiro Williams |
| October 20, 2010 | São Paulo | Brazil | Arena Anhembi | Nevilton |
| October 22, 2010 | Buenos Aires | Argentina | Pepsi Music Festival, Costanera Sur | Massacre |
| October 24, 2010 | Santiago | Chile | Estadio Bicentenario de La Florida | Attaque 77 |
| October 26, 2010 | Lima | Peru | Estadio Universidad San Marcos | Vaselina |
| North America |||||
| October 29, 2010 | San José | Costa Rica | Estadio Ricardo Saprissa Aymá | — |

### Cancelled tour dates

* July 4, 2010 – Heineken Jammin' Festival in Venice, Italy (cancelled due to bad weather)

## Personnel

* Billie Joe Armstrong – lead vocals, harmonica, lead and rhythm guitars
* Mike Dirnt – bass, backing vocals, co-lead vocals on "American Eulogy"
* Tré Cool – drums, percussion, backing vocals on "King For A Day/Shout"
* Jason White – lead and rhythm guitars, backing vocals
* Jason Freese – keyboards, piano, saxophone, accordion, acoustic guitar on "Are We The Waiting", backing vocals
* Jeff Matika – rhythm guitar, acoustic guitar, backing vocals