# Pearl Jam 2006 World Tour

The Pearl Jam 2006 World Tour was a concert tour by the American rock band Pearl Jam to support its eighth album, Pearl Jam.

## History

Pearl Jam promoted its self-titled album with tours in North America, Europe, and Australia in 2006. As a warm-up for the tour, European fans were treated to a small show at the London Astoria in London, England on April 20, 2006, where Pearl Jam performed the new material and debuted live performances of "Marker in the Sand" and "Army Reserve". The first leg of the North American tour focused on the Northeastern United States. The band opened with a two-night stand in Toronto, Ontario, Canada at the Air Canada Centre which featured rock band My Morning Jacket as the opening act. Pearl Jam concluded on June 3, 2006, in East Rutherford, New Jersey at Continental Airlines Arena. The band moved to the Midwest and the West Coast for the tour's second leg. The second leg began on June 23, 2006, with a show in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at Mellon Arena and ended with a two-night stand at The Gorge Amphitheatre in George, Washington. This tour included three two-night stands opening for Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers on Petty's Highway Companion tour. Sonic Youth opened for Pearl Jam during a majority of the tour's second leg.
Pearl Jam went on to tour Europe for its first time in six years. The band began the 2006 tour with a show on August 23, 2006, in Dublin, Ireland at the Point Theatre. The concert gained wide radio play in the UK and Ireland. The band headlined the Reading and Leeds Festivals in August 2006, despite having vowed to never play at a festival again after Roskilde. In an interview in advance of the band's return to the festival circuit, guitarist Stone Gossard commented, "It seems like an era to trust that we're aware enough to get through those bigger shows. We have a heightened awareness of what needs to happen every night so people are as safe as they can possibly be." Vocalist Eddie Vedder started both concerts with an emotional plea to the crowd to look after each other. He commented during the Leeds set that the band's decision to play a festival for the first time after Roskilde had nothing to do with "guts" but with trust in the audience. Safety measures at the festivals included a second barrier in front of the main stage to prevent a crush at the front. The band continued on to the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Portugal, France, Switzerland, Italy, Czech Republic, Germany, Austria, and Croatia and concluded on September 30, 2006, in Athens, Greece at OAKA Sports Hall. On September 19, 2006, at the Torino, Italy show at Palaisozaki, Pearl Jam played Pearl Jam in its entirety in order midway through its set.
Following Europe, the band headed to Australia in November of the same year (2006). The Australian tour began on November 7, 2006, in Sydney, before continuing through Brisbane, Melbourne, Newcastle, and Adelaide, and concluding on November 25, 2006, in Perth at Subiaco Oval. Every city on this tour received at least two shows except for Newcastle and Perth; Sydney and Melbourne received three. Pearl Jam finished the year with two shows in Hawaii, headlining a show on December 2, 2006, at Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu and serving as the opening act for the last show of U2's Vertigo Tour at Aloha Stadium on December 9, 2006. Vedder and guitarist Mike McCready joined U2 at the concert for a performance of Neil Young's "Rockin' in the Free World".
The official bootlegs on this tour were available via Pearl Jam's official website in MP3 and lossless FLAC formats. The band's shows at The Gorge Amphitheatre were released as part of the Live at the Gorge 05/06 box set. A DVD documenting the band's shows in Italy entitled Immagine in Cornice was released in 2007.

## Tour dates

| Date | City | Country | Venue | Attendance (tickets sold / total available) | Revenue |
| North America ||||||
| May 9, 2006 | Toronto | Canada | Air Canada Centre | 34,834 / 34,834 | $2,190,741 |
| May 10, 2006 | Toronto | Canada | Air Canada Centre | 34,834 / 34,834 | $2,190,741 |
| May 12, 2006 | Albany | United States | Pepsi Arena | 13,044 / 13,044 | $710,984 |
| May 13, 2006 | Hartford | United States | New England Dodge Music Center | 22,909 / 22,909 | $793,901 |
| May 16, 2006 | Chicago | United States | United Center | 33,790 / 33,790 | $2,429,361 |
| May 17, 2006 | Chicago | United States | United Center | 33,790 / 33,790 | $2,429,361 |
| May 19, 2006 | Grand Rapids | United States | Van Andel Arena | 12,397 / 12,397 | $800,503 |
| May 20, 2006 | Cleveland | United States | Quicken Loans Arena |
| May 22, 2006 | Auburn Hills | United States | The Palace of Auburn Hills | 16,219 / 16,219 | $949,298 |
| May 24, 2006 | Boston | United States | TD Banknorth Garden | 27,941 / 27,941 | $2,230,413 |
| May 25, 2006 | Boston | United States | TD Banknorth Garden | 27,941 / 27,941 | $2,230,413 |
| May 27, 2006 | Camden | United States | Tweeter Center at the Waterfront | 50,662 / 50,662 | $3,060,869 |
| May 28, 2006 | Camden | United States | Tweeter Center at the Waterfront | 50,662 / 50,662 | $3,060,869 |
| May 30, 2006 | Washington, D.C. | United States | Verizon Center | 15,128 / 15,128 | $1,179,297 |
| June 1, 2006 | East Rutherford | United States | Continental Airlines Arena | 35,868 / 35,868 | $2,175,643 |
| June 3, 2006 | East Rutherford | United States | Continental Airlines Arena | 35,868 / 35,868 | $2,175,643 |
| June 23, 2006 | Pittsburgh | United States | Mellon Arena | 12,633 / 12,633 | $969,090 |
| June 24, 2006 | Cincinnati | United States | U.S. Bank Arena | 13,640 / 13,640 | $870,880 |
| June 26, 2006 | St. Paul | United States | Xcel Energy Center | 31,062 / 31,062 | $2,204,593 |
| June 27, 2006 | St. Paul | United States | Xcel Energy Center | 31,062 / 31,062 | $2,204,593 |
| June 29, 2006 | Milwaukee | United States | Marcus Amphitheater |
| June 30, 2006 | Milwaukee | United States | Marcus Amphitheater |
| July 2, 2006 | Denver | United States | Pepsi Center |
| July 3, 2006 | Denver | United States | Pepsi Center |
| July 6, 2006 | Las Vegas | United States | MGM Grand Garden Arena | 14,230 / 14,230 | $1,573,953 |
| July 7, 2006 | San Diego | United States | Cox Arena | 11,153 / 11,875 | $790,868 |
| July 9, 2006 | Inglewood | United States | The Inglewood Forum | 31,861 / 31,861 | $1,767,792 |
| July 10, 2006 | Inglewood | United States | The Inglewood Forum | 31,861 / 31,861 | $1,767,792 |
| July 12, 2006 | Los Angeles | United States | Henry Fonda Theater |
| July 13, 2006 | Santa Barbara | United States | Santa Barbara Bowl |
| July 15, 2006 | San Francisco | United States | Bill Graham Civic Auditorium |
| July 16, 2006 | San Francisco | United States | Bill Graham Civic Auditorium |
| July 18, 2006 | San Francisco | United States | Bill Graham Civic Auditorium |
| July 20, 2006 | Portland | United States | Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall |
| July 22, 2006 | George, Washington | United States | The Gorge Amphitheatre | 43,878 / 43,878 | $3,166,654 |
| July 23, 2006 | George, Washington | United States | The Gorge Amphitheatre | 43,878 / 43,878 | $3,166,654 |
| Europe ||||||
| August 23, 2006 | Dublin | Ireland | Point Theatre | | |
| August 25, 2006 | Leeds | England | Bramham Park |
| August 27, 2006 | Reading | England | Little John's Farm |
| August 29, 2006 | Arnhem | Netherlands | GelreDome | 31,932 / 31,932 | $3,822,160 |
| August 30, 2006 | Antwerp | Belgium | Sportpaleis | 15,862 / 15,862 | $1,389,266 |
| September 1, 2006 | Barcelona | Spain | Pavello Olimpic de Badalona | 8,685 / 8,685 | $521,099 |
| September 2, 2006 | Vitoria | Spain | Azkena Festival Grounds |
| September 4, 2006 | Lisbon | Portugal | Pavilhão Atlântico | 33,460 / 33,460 | $3,286,166 |
| September 5, 2006 | Lisbon | Portugal | Pavilhão Atlântico | 33,460 / 33,460 | $3,286,166 |
| September 7, 2006 | Madrid | Spain | Palacio de Deportes de la Comunidad | 15,499 / 15,548 | $1,058,986 |
| September 9, 2006 | Marseille | France | Le Dôme de Marseille |
| September 11, 2006 | Paris | France | Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy | 15,906 / 15,906 | $1,395,370 |
| September 13, 2006 | Bern | Switzerland | Stade de Suisse | 38,762 / 38,762 | $3,354,198 |
| September 14, 2006 | Bologna | Italy | PalaMalaguti |
| September 16, 2006 | Verona | Italy | Verona Arena | 15,000 / 15,000 | $1,234,879 |
| September 17, 2006 | Milan | Italy | Mediolanum Forum | 9,500 / 9,500 | $577,179 |
| September 19, 2006 | Torino | Italy | Torino Palasport Olimpico |
| September 20, 2006 | Pistoia | Italy | Piazza del Duomo |
| September 22, 2006 | Prague | Czech Republic | Sazka Arena | 18,000 / 18,000 | $1,922,912 |
| September 23, 2006 | Berlin | Germany | Wuhlheide |
| September 25, 2006 | Vienna | Austria | Wiener Stadthalle |
| September 26, 2006 | Zagreb | Croatia | Dom Sportova |
| September 30, 2006 | Athens | Greece | OAKA Sports Hall |
| Oceania ||||||
| November 7, 2006 | Sydney | Australia | Acer Arena |
| November 8, 2006 | Sydney | Australia | Acer Arena |
| November 10, 2006 | Brisbane | Australia | Brisbane Entertainment Centre |
| November 11, 2006 | Brisbane | Australia | Brisbane Entertainment Centre |
| November 13, 2006 | Melbourne | Australia | Rod Laver Arena |
| November 14, 2006 | Melbourne | Australia | Rod Laver Arena |
| November 16, 2006 | Melbourne | Australia | Rod Laver Arena |
| November 18, 2006 | Sydney | Australia | Acer Arena |
| November 19, 2006 | Newcastle | Australia | Newcastle Entertainment Centre |
| November 21, 2006 | Adelaide | Australia | Adelaide Entertainment Centre |
| November 22, 2006 | Adelaide | Australia | Adelaide Entertainment Centre |
| November 25, 2006 | Perth | Australia | Subiaco Oval |
| North America ||||||
| December 2, 2006 | Honolulu | United States | Neal S. Blaisdell Center |

### Festivals and other miscellaneous performances

    $^A$ This concert was a part of "Summerfest"
    $^B$ This concert was a part of "Leeds Festival"
    $^C$ This concert was a part of "Reading Festival"
    $^D$ This concert was a part of "Azkena Rock Festival"

## Band members
### Pearl Jam

* Jeff Ament – bass guitar
* Stone Gossard – rhythm guitar, lead guitar
* Mike McCready – lead guitar
* Eddie Vedder – lead vocals, guitar
* Matt Cameron – drums

### Additional musicians

* Boom Gaspar – Hammond B3 and keyboards

## Gallery

* Pearl Jam in Toronto, Canada on May 10, 2006.
* Pearl Jam in Albany, New York on May 12, 2006.
* Pearl Jam in Albany, New York on May 12, 2006.
* Pearl Jam in Albany, New York on May 12, 2006.
* Mike McCready on stage with Pearl Jam in Albany, New York on May 12, 2006.
* Pearl Jam in San Diego on July 7, 2006.
* Pearl Jam in San Diego on July 7, 2006.
* Pearl Jam in San Diego on July 7, 2006.
* Pearl Jam in San Diego on July 7, 2006.
* Pearl Jam in Inglewood, California on July 9, 2006.
* Pearl Jam in Inglewood, California on July 10, 2006.
* Pearl Jam in Inglewood, California on July 10, 2006.
* Pearl Jam in Inglewood, California on July 10, 2006.
* Pearl Jam in Inglewood, California on July 10, 2006.
* Pearl Jam in Inglewood, California on July 10, 2006.
* Pearl Jam in Inglewood, California on July 10, 2006.
* Pearl Jam in Inglewood, California on July 10, 2006.
* Pearl Jam in Inglewood, California on July 10, 2006.
* Eddie Vedder on stage with Pearl Jam in Portland, Oregon on July 20, 2006.
* Pearl Jam in Madrid, Spain on September 7, 2006.
* Pearl Jam in Marseille, France on September 9, 2006.
* A ticket from the show in Bologna, Italy on September 14, 2006.
* Pearl Jam in Bologna, Italy on September 14, 2006.
* Pearl Jam in Bologna, Italy on September 14, 2006.
* Pearl Jam in Bologna, Italy on September 14, 2006.
* Mike McCready on stage with Pearl Jam in Bologna, Italy on September 14, 2006.
* Mike McCready on stage with Pearl Jam in Bologna, Italy on September 14, 2006.
* Mike McCready on stage with Pearl Jam in Bologna, Italy on September 14, 2006.
* Mike McCready on stage with Pearl Jam in Bologna, Italy on September 14, 2006.
* Pearl Jam in Bologna, Italy on September 14, 2006.
* Boom Gaspar on stage with Pearl Jam in Bologna, Italy on September 14, 2006.
* Jeff Ament on stage with Pearl Jam in Bologna, Italy on September 14, 2006.
* Eddie Vedder on stage with Pearl Jam in Bologna, Italy on September 14, 2006.
* Pearl Jam in Bologna, Italy on September 14, 2006.
* Pearl Jam in Pistoia, Italy on September 20, 2006.
* Pearl Jam in Pistoia, Italy on September 20, 2006.
* Eddie Vedder on stage with Pearl Jam in Pistoia, Italy on September 20, 2006.
* Eddie Vedder on stage with Pearl Jam in Pistoia, Italy on September 20, 2006.
* Pearl Jam in Berlin, Germany on September 23, 2006.
* Mike McCready on stage with Pearl Jam in Berlin, Germany on September 23, 2006.
* Mike McCready on stage with Pearl Jam in Berlin, Germany on September 23, 2006.
* Pearl Jam in Berlin, Germany on September 23, 2006.
* Pearl Jam in Berlin, Germany on September 23, 2006.
* Matt Cameron on stage with Pearl Jam in Berlin, Germany on September 23, 2006.
* Matt Cameron on stage with Pearl Jam in Berlin, Germany on September 23, 2006.
* Eddie Vedder on stage with Pearl Jam in Berlin, Germany on September 23, 2006.
* Pearl Jam in Berlin, Germany on September 23, 2006.
* Eddie Vedder on stage with Pearl Jam in Berlin, Germany on September 23, 2006.
* Eddie Vedder on stage with Pearl Jam in Berlin, Germany on September 23, 2006.
* Mike McCready on stage with Pearl Jam in Berlin, Germany on September 23, 2006.
* Pearl Jam in Vienna, Austria on September 25, 2006.