New Kids on the Block have got the right stuff for “The MixTape Tour 2022.” The veteran boy band has announced a massive 55-date trek supported by fellow icons of the ’80s and ’90s Salt-N-Pepa, Rick Astley, and En Vogue.
The quintet of Jordan Knight, Jonathan Knight, Joey McIntyre, Danny Wood, and Donnie Wahlberg last hit the road on the “MixTape Tour 2019.” In a statement, Wahlberg explained the emotions around the new tour and why they named it “MixTape.” He said, “We had a blast out on the first MixTape Tour in 2019, and can’t wait to take it to another level with our fans on the MixTape Tour 2022. Just like a mixtape, these shows are going to take audiences through all the emotions. To be able to have Salt-N-Pepa come back and now also have the iconic and legendary Rick Astley & En Vogue join the tour… we could not be more excited. Let’s GO!”
The trek kicks off May 10th in Cincinnati, Ohio, and while the New Kids on the Block will make stops along the east and west coasts, MixTape 2022 pays special attention to mid-sized cities in the south and midwest that other bands sometimes overlook. Tickets go on sale Friday, October 8th, and you can book your seat through Ticketmaster.
The Boys — now 48 to 52-year-old men — announced their 2022 plans in an appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show. The group performed “Step by Step” with some of the simplest, easiest-to-learn choreography you’ll ever see on a professional stage. Clarkson briefly sang along to “Step by Step,” and when the music segued into Salt-N-Pepa’s “Whatta Man,” she joined the ladies of both that group and En Vogue on the chorus. The medley ended with NKOTB’s “Hangin’ Tough,” and you can check out the performance below.
New Kids on the Block shared their latest song, the charity single “House Party,” in 2020. Earlier this year, Salt-N-Pepa received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2021 Grammys, and Rick Astley hit a milestone of his own when “Never Gonna Give You Up” reached one billion views on YouTube.
New Kids on the Block 2022 Tour Dates:
05/10 — Cincinnati, OH @ Heritage Bank Center
05/12 — Indianapolis, IN @ Gainbridge Fieldhouse
05/13 — Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena
05/14 — St. Louis, MO @ Enterprise Center
05/15 — Kansas City, MO @ T-Mobile Center
05/16 — Oklahoma City, OK @ Paycom Center
05/18 — New Orleans, LA @ Smoothie King Center
05/19 — Houston, TX @ Toyota Center
05/20 — Edinburg, TX @ Bert Ogden Arena
05/21 — San Antonio, TX @ AT&T Center
05/22 — Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center
05/25 — Phoenix, AZ @ Footprint Center
05/26 — San Diego, CA @ Viejas Arena
05/27 — Los Angeles, CA @ Staples Center
05/28 — Anaheim, CA @ Honda Center
05/29 — Las Vegas, NV @ Michelob ULTRA Arena
05/31 — Fresno, CA @ Save Mart Center
06/01 — San Jose, CA @ SAP Center
06/02 — Sacramento, CA @ Golden 1 Center
06/04 — Seattle, WA @ Climate Pledge Arena
06/05 — Portland, OR @ Moda Center
06/06 — Spokane, WA @ Spokane Arena
06/07 — Boise, ID @ Ford Idaho Center
06/08 — Salt Lake City, UT @ Vivint Arena
06/10 — Denver, CO @ Ball Arena
06/11 — Lincoln, NE @ Pinnacle Bank Arena
06/12 — Des Moines, IA @ Wells Fargo Arena
06/14 — St. Paul, MN @ Xcel Energy Center
06/15 — Milwaukee, WI @ Fiserv Forum
06/16 — Grand Rapids, MI @ Van Andel Arena
06/17 — Rosemont, IL @ Allstate Arena
06/21 — Cleveland, OH @ Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse
06/22 — Toronto, ON @ Scotiabank Arena
06/23 — Mt. Pleasant, MI @ Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort
06/24 — Detroit, MI @ Little Caesars Arena
06/25 — Columbus, OH @ Schottenstein Center
06/26 — Lexington, KY @ Rupp Arena
06/29 — Philadelphia, PA @ Wells Fargo Center
06/30 — Belmont Park, NY @ UBS Arena
07/01 — Uncasville, CT @ Mohegan Sun Arena
07/02 — Uncasville, CT @ Mohegan Sun Arena
07/03 — Atlantic City, NJ @ Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena
07/06 — Greenville, SC @ Bon Secours Arena
07/07 — Atlanta, GA @ State Farm Arena
07/08 — Jacksonville, FL @ Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena
07/09 — Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ FLA Live Arena
07/10 — Orlando, FL @ Amway Center
07/12 — Charlotte, NC @ Spectrum Center
07/14 — Newark, NJ @ Prudential Center
07/15 — Boston, MA @ TD Garden
07/17 — Buffalo, NY @ KeyBank Center
07/19 — Pittsburgh, PA @ PPG Paints Arena
07/21 — Hershey, PA @ Giant Center
07/22 — Raleigh, NC @ PNC Arena
07/23 — Washington, DC @ Capital One Arena
