| Tour by Bryson Tiller | |
| Associated album | Anniversary |
|---|---|
| Start date | May 4, 2023 |
| End date | July 5, 2023 |
| No. of shows | 27 |
| Supporting acts |
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| Producer | Live Nation |
| Bryson Tiller concert chronology | |
The Back and I'm Better Tour was the third concert tour by American singer and songwriter Bryson Tiller, held in support of his third studio album, Anniversary (2020). The tour marked Tiller's return to headlining concerts following his previous tour in 2017, representing his first major touring comeback in approximately six years. Organized by Live Nation, the tour consisted of 27 shows across North America, taking place in the United States from May 4 to July 5, 2023.
The tour opened on May 4, 2023, at the House of Blues in San Diego, California, and concluded on July 5, 2023, at The Fillmore in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Featuring a single leg, the tour visited numerous cities throughout the country, with performances centered on material from Anniversary, alongside songs from Tiller's earlier albums.
Following the success of his debut studio album, Trapsoul (2015), and his second studio album, True to Self (2017), Tiller established himself as a prominent figure in contemporary R&B and hip hop music. His previous headlining tour took place in 2017 in support of True to Self. In the years following that tour, Tiller continued releasing music but remained largely absent from extensive headlining touring.
In October 2020, Tiller released his third studio album, Anniversary, which served as a continuation of the musical direction established on Trapsoul. The album incorporated elements of alternative R&B, hip hop, and trap-influenced production, while exploring themes of relationships, personal experiences, and emotional reflection. Although the album was released in 2020, Tiller did not immediately embark on a major supporting tour.
The Back and I'm Better Tour was subsequently developed as a return to live performances and an opportunity for audiences to experience songs from Anniversary in a concert setting. The tour also provided Tiller with an opportunity to revisit material from his earlier releases, bringing together music from different stages of his recording career.
According to the supplied tour details, the Back and I'm Better Tour was initially announced through Instagram in 2022. The announcement signaled Tiller's plans to return to touring after several years without a major headlining concert series.
The tour was promoted and organized by Live Nation, with performances scheduled at concert halls and music venues across the United States. Its itinerary focused on North American audiences and consisted of one continuous leg rather than multiple international segments.
The tour's title, Back and I'm Better, reflected the comeback theme associated with Tiller's return to the stage. It emphasized a new period in his career following the extended interval since his 2017 tour. Tour promotion and ticket sales The initial tour itinerary was publicly announced on March 20, 2023, through Tiller's social media accounts and accompanying promotional announcements. The original schedule included 25 cities, beginning in San Diego and initially concluding in Seattle on June 12, 2023. The announcement attracted attention because it marked his first major United States headlining tour since 2017.
Ticket presales began on March 22, 2023, followed by general ticket sales on March 24. The tour was primarily scheduled at theaters, concert halls, and smaller-capacity music venues rather than large arenas, allowing for a more intimate concert experience. DJ Nitrane was announced as a supporting performer for the tour.
Following strong ticket demand, additional performances were announced in May 2023. The expanded itinerary included concerts in further North American markets, extending the tour beyond its originally scheduled June conclusion.
The tour's performances combined Tiller's established R&B repertoire with more recent recordings, reflecting his musical development since his debut in 2015. The concerts were presented as a retrospective of his recording career while also introducing audiences to his newer material.
The tour's musical direction was closely associated with the atmospheric production, melodic vocals, and hip hop influences that characterized Tiller's earlier recordings. His return to the stage was promoted as an opportunity to reconnect with audiences who had followed his career since the release of Trapsoul.
The concert series also reflected the continued popularity of his earlier music, particularly recordings that helped establish his reputation within contemporary R&B. The combination of older and newer material formed a central part of the tour's comeback concept.
| Date (2023) | City | Country | Venue | Opening act | Attendance | Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 4 | San Diego | United States | House of Blues San Diego | DJ Nitrane | — | — |
| May 8 | Denver | Fillmore Auditorium | — | — | ||
| May 13 | Chicago | Radius Chicago | — | — | ||
| May 15 | Detroit | The Fillmore Detroit | — | — | ||
| May 17 | Boston | House of Blues | — | — | ||
| May 20 | New York City | Hammerstein Ballroom | — | — | ||
| May 21 | Philadelphia | The Fillmore Philadelphia | — | — | ||
| May 23 | Silver Spring | The Fillmore Silver Spring | — | — | ||
| May 26 | Atlanta | Coca-Cola Roxy | — | — | ||
| May 28 | Miami | Oasis Wynwood | — | — | ||
| May 31 | New Orleans | The Fillmore New Orleans | — | — | ||
| June 2 | Houston | House of Blues | — | — | ||
| June 4 | Dallas | House of Blues | — | — | ||
| June 6 | Phoenix | The Van Buren | — | — | ||
| June 8 | Los Angeles | The Wiltern | — | — | ||
| June 10 | San Francisco | The Masonic | — | — | ||
| June 13 | Seattle | Showbox SoDo | — | — | ||
| June 18 | Los Angeles | The Wiltern | — | — | ||
| June 20 | Albuquerque | Revel | — | — | ||
| June 22 | Kansas City | Midland Theatre | — | — | ||
| June 23 | Omaha | Steelhouse Omaha | — | — | ||
| June 26 | Toronto | Canada | History | Ryan Trey DJ Nitrane |
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| June 29 | Pittsburgh | United States | Stage AE | DJ Nitrane | — | — |
| June 30 | New York City | The Rooftop at Pier 17 | — | — | ||
| July 2 | Atlantic City | Hard Rock Live | — | — | ||
| July 3 | Cleveland | Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica | — | — | ||
| July 5 | Minneapolis | The Fillmore Minneapolis | — | — |
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