Simulation Theory World Tour


The Simulation Theory World Tour was a world concert tour by English rock band Muse, in support of their eighth studio album, Simulation Theory. The tour began in Houston on 22 February 2019, and ended on 15 October 2019, in Lima. Multiple bands played in the opening act, such as Tom Morello, Walk the Moon or SWMRS. The shows on 14 and 15 September at The O2 Arena, London were filmed.
The tour grossed $102 million with more than 1.3 million tickets sold, based on 53 reported dates.

Background

The Simulation Theory World Tour featured a new Enhanced Experience Package that allowed access to an exclusive Mixed Reality Pre-Show Party, powered by Microsoft, with three original virtual reality games, inspired by tracks from Simulation Theory. Additional Enhanced Experience perks included a premium concert ticket, show specific poster, interactive photo experience with props and memorabilia from the band’s latest videos and more.

Staging and Production

The staging was similar to The Unsustainable Tour of 2013, with a few differences. It consisted of a main stage, two stage wings and a long catwalk to the B-Stage, where certain songs are played from throughout the show. Behind the stage there was a large LED screen displaying various visuals. During the Metal Medley near the end of the show a large inflatable puppet skeleton called "Murph", similar to ones seen in the music video for "The Dark Side", was featured almost like it's towering over the stage. The show also featured 14 dancers performing throughout the show during certain songs – some again linking to the music videos for the album.
The show loosely told the story of being caged in simulations with the world battling back and defeating them with the "creator" at the end of the show.

Setlist

  1. "Algorithm"
  2. "Pressure"
  3. "Drill Sergeant" / "Psycho"
  4. "Break It to Me"
  5. "Uprising"
  6. "Propaganda"
  7. "Plug in Baby"
  8. "Pray "
  9. "The Dark Side"
  10. "Supermassive Black Hole"
  11. "Thought Contagion"
  12. "Interlude" / "Hysteria"
  13. ""
  14. "Dig Down"
  15. "Madness"
  16. "Mercy"
  17. "Time is Running Out"
  18. "Houston Jam"
  19. "Take a Bow"
  20. "Prelude" / "Starlight"
Encore
  2. "Algorithm"
  3. "Metal Medley"
  4. "Man with a Harmonica" / "Knights of Cydonia"

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