Gravity Tour

Background

The tour was announced a mere two weeks after the group completed their Where We Are Tour. The tour is directed by William Baker, who is known for his work with Kylie Minogue, Leona Lewis and Björk, will serve as creative director. With a new touring band and musical director, the group stated this tour will be "bigger and better" than their previous feats. The group hinted the tour having a space theme (to tie in with the title) and possibly feature a medley of hits by Barbadian recording artist, Rihanna. The tour became of major success in its infancy, with many ticket vendors’ website crashing moments after tickets went on sale. Originally, tour dates were announced only for the United Kingdom, but dates have since been added for Ireland, the Arabian Peninsula, and festival shows in Europe. Prominent car dealer Volkswagen supported this tour. Tour manager, Steve Martin explained, "With such a demanding tour schedule for the band over the next few weeks, we really wanted something that offered comfort but that was understated and reliable. The Phaeton and Caravelle blend all of this together to fit the bill perfectly and are the ideal support act for the tour".

During the concert at the Echo Arena Liverpool in Liverpool, England, the show was briefly paused as a set malfunction left the group hanging from the arena's ceiling by a swaying bar. A team of security guards helped lower the group, resuming the concert.

Opening acts

Wonderland (Europe—Leg 1)

Glenn Cal (Europe—Leg 1)

Setlist

1. "No One's Gonna Sleep Tonight"
2. "When You're Looking Like That"
3. "World of Our Own"
4. "What Makes a Man"
5. "Safe"
6. "Truly"
7. "Beautiful Tonight"
8. "Medley"
   1. "Viva la Vida"
   2. "Only Girl (In the World)"
   3. "The Time (Dirty Bit)"
   4. "Bad Romance"
   5. "I Predict a Riot"
9. "Fields of Gold"
10. "Seasons in the Sun"
11. "You Raise Me Up"
12. "Saving Forever for You"
13. "I Will Reach You"
14. "Flying Without Wings"
15. "Still Loving You"

Encore

14. "What About Now"
15. "Uptown Girl"

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Tour dates

Festivals and other miscellaneous performances

^A This concert is a part of the Hampton Court Palace Festival^B This concert is a part of Live at the Marquee^C These concerts are a part of Forestry Commission—Live Music^D This concert is a part of the "BBC Proms In The Park"^E This concert is a part of the "FNB Festival"

Cancellations and rescheduled shows

Box office score data

^A This concert ranked seventh in Billboard's "Hot Tours" for March 2011.^B This concert ranked as fifth in the Billboard's "Hot Tours" for June 2011.