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U2 360 Tour - Frequently Asked Questions

Version 1.4
Updated: May 23, 2009

This is an unofficial U2 360 Tour FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) that we hope will answer most questions any U2 fan may have.

1. When will the tour be announced? What will it be called?

Details of the U2360 Tour were announced on March 9th. You can see U2 360 Tour 1st Leg dates here, and we have U2 360 Tour 2nd Leg dates here. U2.com also has a full list of shows.

2. Will more dates be announced?

U2.com has previously said that all dates for 2009 have been announced. There have been numerous reports that the tour will continue in 2010, although it hasn't been officially announced.

3. Why isn't U2 playing my city?

We don't know why certain cities were chosen and others weren't. We do know that the decision to only in big stadiums (NFL stadiums only in the U.S.) means that some cities (Portland, for example) were out of the running for a show right away. If your city was skipped for 2009, keep in mind that -- although it hasn't been confirmed officially -- this article says U2 will tour the U.S., Europe, and South America in 2010, too. Your city might be on next year's itinerary.

4. What's the best way to find out about U2's tour plans?

We think you should bookmark U2tours.com and visit regularly. :-) You should also join the [u2tour] mailing list where you can get news and join in discussions specifically about U2's tours and live performances.

5. What do tickets cost?

There are four price points: $250, $90-$95 (depending on the market), $55, and $30.

6. Are all the shows sold out?

Although many shows were advertised as "sold out" shortly after tickets went on sale, it's very common for U2 to continue releasing additional tickets as the concert date gets closer. You should keep checking Ticketmaster and other official ticket outlets.

7. What's this about a pre-sale?

Paid members of U2.com had access to try buying tickets during a pre-sale that happened before the general public could buy tickets. The pre-sale usually began 3-5 days before the public on-sale date, and usually lasted for a couple days. All pre-sales for existing shows are finished.

8. What's this about "Horizon," "Breathe," and "Boots" pre-sales?

Paid U2.com members were divided into three categories, based on how long you've been a member. Brand new members were assigned to BOOTS, while the longest-time members are HORIZON. The BREATHE group is somewhere in between. Members of the HORIZON group had access to the pre-sale first, followed by BREATHE members, and finally BOOTS members.

9. What is this (RED) Zone thing?

U2 and Ticketmaster are auctioning some of the GA/floor tickets to the highest bidder, with a portion of the proceeds going to benefit Product (RED). Here's an article about the (RED) Zone auctions. And don't miss this Ticketmaster web page with lots of details about what's included in the (RED) Zone auction ticket package. This article shows you where the (RED) Zone is located in relation to the stage and stadium.

10. Do you recommend trying to buy tickets online, via phone, or in-person?

There's no set answer for that - it depends. You should read this @U2 article for tips on how to buy U2 tickets.

11. What does the stage look like? How are the seats arranged in the stadiums?

This Rolling Stone article has a lot of information about "the claw," which is what the stage is being called. Although the tour is called U2 360, and there will be visibility from anywhere in the stadium, the stage itself is not placed in the center of the stadium. It will sit at one end. This article shows the Stade de France stadum layout and how the stage fits in it.

12. Why do my GA tickets have a seat number? I thought GA was for standing on the field.

Yes, it is. But the seat numbers are how they track the number of tickets that have been sold. Don't worry -- unless you did the (RED) Zone auction, your GA tickets are not seated.

13. What does it mean that the tour is being sponsored by Blackberry?

It means U2 gets some extra money, which in turn allows them to keep ticket prices reasonable and pay for this gargantuan stage design. It also probably means there will be some extra U2-related content available to Blackberry users, and there may be something during the shows for Blackberry users -- a way to interact with the concert. This is what Paul McGuinness said when the tour was announced:

"This tour announcement marks the first stage of a relationship and shared vision between RIM and U2 that we expect will lead to new and innovative ways to enhance the mobile music experience on the BlackBerry platform for U2 fans. We look forward to sharing more details as the relationship unfolds."