Since the release of his latest album Power Up in November 2020, demand for AC/DC has remained high among rock fans. The band’s return to the stage appeared in doubt for a time, but recent confirmation shows that the hiatus is over and a 2024 tour will unfold after several delays. The Australian legends are set to embark on their first global tour in eight years this spring, a travel plan that will take them through Spain to celebrate a half century of rock mastery. The chosen venue is Seville, where La Cartuja stadium will host a key date on May 29 for the celebration of a storied career that began with Highway to Hell.
AC/DC’s previous tour, Rock or Bust World Tour, wrapped up in 2015 and included two nights at Estadi Olímpic and Vicente Calderón, with a stop in La Cartuja a year later. Why Seville now and not Barcelona or Madrid? Practical needs, including stadium availability and other sporting commitments, narrowed the options. Seville, a city well connected by high speed rail and accustomed to large-scale events, has hosted AC/DC performances before, twice in the 2010s, and it now stands ready to welcome the band again. The last visit to Seville occurred without Brian Johnson, the singer since 1980, and with Axl Rose filling in on vocals. Johnson has since resumed his duties, addressing the health issues that briefly kept him from the stage.
The soul of the group
The official photography for the tour captures the essence of AC/DC as it enters a new chapter. The current lineup features rhythm guitarist Stevie Young, Angus Young’s cousin who stepped in after Malcolm Young’s departure in 2014, along with two new members: Matt Laug on drums and a bassist yet to be confirmed following Cliff Williams’ extended absence from touring. Tickets for the Sevillan date will go on sale next Friday, February 16 at 10 a.m. through Live Nation and Ticketmaster.
This Seville concert is part of a 21‑date European tour that begins in Geilenkirchen, Germany on May 17 and concludes in Dublin on August 17. The tour will visit several countries including Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland, Slovakia, France, and the United Kingdom. In Spanish concert history, promoter Gay Mercader, working with Live Nation, has enjoyed a lasting partnership with AC/DC since their first Spanish appearances in Barcelona in 1981. Venues such as Palau de Esports, the Real Madrid Pavilion, and Anoeta Velodrome in San Sebastian reflect the long-standing relationship with Spanish fans.
For this run, AC/DC pursued a tour that had been in planning for months and announced well in advance. It is not unusual for a tour of this magnitude to have tickets available many months ahead, yet the band’s ability to move crowds swiftly remains a hallmark. The group’s enduring influence and reputation for selling out stadiums quickly remains evident as the new phase begins.
AC/DC will perform with a lineup spanning the band’s seventies era, with Young turning 69 on March 31 and Johnson already at 76. Could this be the farewell tour for a band that has defined rock for decades? If there is a plan for a final bow, details remain guarded. Similar to other long-running acts, the timing of shows is more spaced out, with multiple days between performances. Their approach to staging a demanding show continues to blend audience favorites with signature moments, drawing on a legacy highlighted by the Power Up era and past stages, while occasionally surprising fans with retrospectives from earlier records.