“Rio” is coming to you this fall.
Duran Duran just announced a seven-concert tour that will send them arenas and casinos all over the Northeast this fall.
That includes stops at Verona, NY’s Turning Stone Resort Casino on Wednesday, Oct. 23, Atlantic City’s Borgata Casino Event Center on Saturday, Oct. 26 and New York City’s Madison Square Garden on Thursday, Oct. 31.
“It will be no ordinary show,” the “Ordinary World” band shared on Instagram about their Halloween MSG concert. “A unique production featuring the hits alongside songs from the crypt on October 31st.”
In regards to the “songs from the crypt,” Simon Le Bon and co. are likely alluding to cuts from their moody, gothic 2023 album ‘DANSE MACABRE.’
If this sounds like the show for you it isn’t too early to secure your seats to see the for the 2022 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees live.
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Duran Duran tour schedule 2024
A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to buy tickets can be found below.
Duran Duran set list
Duran Duran set lists vary depending on the show (especially now that they’re working “DANSE MACABRE” into the rotation), but the majority of concerts from their last tour included the following songs — a few of which are from the new album — according to Set List FM.
01.) “Night Boat”
02.) “The Wild Boys”
03.) “Hungry Like the Wolf”
04.) “A View to a Kill”
05.) “Notorious”
06.) “GIVE IT ALL UP”
07.) “Lonely in Your Nightmare / Super Freak”
08.) “Is There Something I Should Know?”
09.) “ANNIVERSARY”
10.) “Friends of Mine”
11.) “Careless Memories”
12.) “Ordinary World”
13.) “Come Undone”
14.) “Planet Earth”
15.) “White Lines (Don’t Don’t Do It)” (Grandmaster Melle Mel cover)
16.) “The Reflex”
17.) “Girls on Film / Acceptable in the 80’s”
Encore
18.) “Save a Prayer”
19.) “Rio”
Duran Duran new music
In October 2023, Duran Duran released their 16th studio album “Danse Macabre.”
The record is a bit of a departure for the New Wave group; this time around, the band embraces a creepier, spookier sound than they have on previous records. Foreboding horns lead us into the haunting opening track “NIGHTBOAT,” ominous percussion kicks in and we’re off.
“BLACK MOONLIGHT,” one of the album’s two singles is a bit more in step with Duran Duran’s brand of arena rock. Dancey with a bit of an edge and a hooky chorus “Hold tight/we’re going out tonight/under the black moonlight.”
Standout tracks to keep an eye on include the longing “LOVE VOUDOU,” propulsive, bass-heavy “BURY A FRIEND” and the hypnotic title track “DANSE MACABRE.”
Still, for our money, the song you’ll be humming all night long — make no mistake, this is a nighttime album — is their sped-up, shiny cover of The Specials’ “GHOST TOWN.”
Don’t sleep on their glossy re-imaginings of the Rolling Stones’ “Paint It Black,” Rick James’ “Super Freak” (they’ve updated it to “Super Lonely Freak”) and The Talking Heads’ “Psycho Killer.”
Basically, “DANSE MACABRE” is your dream Tim Burton soundtrack.
If you’d like to give it a try, you can listen to the angsty album here.
Duran Duran band members
Once you’ve been around for 40 years, turnover is inevitable.
Unless you’re Duran Duran.
Here’s the quartet that’s been playing together since 1980:
Nick Rhodes keyboards, synthesizers, vocal effects, backing vocals (1978–present)
Simon Le Bon lead vocals (1980–present)
John Taylor bass, backing vocals (1979–1997; 2001–present)
Roger Taylor drums, percussion (1979–1985, 2001–present)
80s stars on tour in 2024
We’re in a bit of a boom era for ’80s acts playing live.
Here are just five more of our favorite ’80s acts that you can catch at a venue near you in the next few months.
• Sting
Who else is hoofing it this year? Take a look at our list of the 50 biggest concert tours in 2024 to find the show for you.
This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed Bruce Springsteen and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change.