Trustfall Tour
The Trustfall Tour was a limited concert tour by American singer P!nk in support of her ninth studio album, Trustfall (2023).[1] It consisted of 14 arena performances across North America, commencing on October 12, 2023, at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California, and concluding on November 18, 2023, at the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida.[1][2] The tour followed P!nk's larger Summer Carnival stadium shows, also promoting Trustfall, and featured opening acts GroupLove and DJ KidCutUp.[3][4] Produced by Live Nation, the Trustfall Tour emphasized P!nk's signature high-energy performances, including aerial acrobatics, dramatic entrances from the venue rafters, and dynamic staging with dancers.[5] Setlists drew heavily from Trustfall alongside career-spanning hits, showcasing her evolution as a performer known for physical feats and vocal prowess.[6] While not as expansive as prior outings, the tour underscored P!nk's enduring popularity, with tickets selling out rapidly in many markets and contributing to the album's promotional momentum.[7] No major controversies arose, though the production highlighted her commitment to live spectacle amid the post-pandemic return to touring.[8]Background
Conception and Album Tie-In
The Trustfall Tour was developed as a dedicated promotional arena run for Pink's ninth studio album, Trustfall, which was released on February 17, 2023, via RCA Records. Announced concurrently with the album's launch, the 14-date North American tour was positioned to extend the momentum from the preceding Summer Carnival stadium production, enabling focused performances of new tracks like "Trustfall," "Turbulence," and "Never Gonna Not Dance Again" in mid-sized venues. This sequencing allowed Pink to sustain audience engagement with the album's material through fall 2023, following the summer's larger-scale shows.[9][10] Conception of the tour emphasized thematic alignment with Trustfall's exploration of resilience, vulnerability, and interpersonal trust, drawing from Pink's personal experiences including her father's death in 2021 and the isolating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Pink described the intent to craft performances as an emotional journey mirroring the album's narrative of overcoming adversity and embracing uncertainty, incorporating high-energy staging and aerial elements to convey catharsis. Influenced by Tina Turner's commanding longevity on stage, Pink aimed for a production that balanced raw power with heartfelt authenticity, reflecting the album's shift toward unfiltered emotional processing amid life's "turbulence."[11][12] Preparation integrated physical conditioning undertaken during the pandemic, with Pink training rigorously to handle the tour's demands, including acrobatic feats adapted for arena environments. The tour's design thus served as a live embodiment of Trustfall's core metaphor—a "trust fall" into uncertainty—prioritizing direct fan connection through songs addressing grief, joy, and defiance, while avoiding dilution by extraneous spectacle.[13]Announcement and Initial Planning
P!nk announced the Trustfall Tour on February 17, 2023, disclosing an initial 14-date North American arena itinerary in support of her ninth studio album, Trustfall, released the same day.[9][1] The outing was positioned as a compact fall run following her larger-scale Summer Carnival stadium tour earlier in 2023, emphasizing arena venues to accommodate targeted markets.[10] The tour's preliminary schedule commenced on October 12, 2023, at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California, and was set to conclude on November 18, 2023, at the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida, with stops at prominent arenas including Madison Square Garden in New York City and the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri.[1][14] Produced by Live Nation, the planning focused on efficient routing across major U.S. cities to maximize attendance in urban centers while minimizing travel logistics for the production team.[9] Ticket sales were structured with presales beginning February 21, 2023, at 10 a.m. local time via Citi and Verizon partnerships for select dates, followed by general onsale shortly thereafter through Live Nation's platform, reflecting standard industry practices for high-demand pop tours to gauge initial demand and allocate inventory.[9][1] This phase of planning prioritized rapid market testing, as evidenced by the quick rollout post-album launch, though the itinerary would later expand significantly into 2024 with additional international legs.[7]Commercial Performance
Gross Revenue and Attendance
The Trustfall Tour, consisting primarily of arena performances in North America during late 2023, generated a reported gross revenue of $60.8 million.[15] This figure reflects ticket sales reported to Billboard Boxscore, encompassing the tour's full run as of mid-2024 assessments.[16] Attendance totaled 257,000 tickets sold, indicating strong demand for the intimate arena format following Pink's larger stadium-oriented Summer Carnival outings.[15] Early legs, such as the initial six shows in October 2023, alone drew 81,100 attendees and contributed $20.2 million to the gross, underscoring consistent per-show performance averaging over $3 million in revenue.[17] The tour's box office success positioned it as a complementary high-earner within Pink's broader 2023-2024 touring portfolio, which collectively approached $700 million.[15]Ticket Sales and Market Data
Tickets for the Trustfall Tour went on presale for Citi cardmembers and select partners like Verizon beginning February 21, 2023, with general public onsale starting February 24, 2023, at 10 a.m. local time via Ticketmaster.[18][19] High initial demand prompted the addition of seven new North American dates announced on February 22, 2023, including rescheduled or expanded arena stops to accommodate fan interest.[20] Further extensions occurred in early 2024, with six additional dates added due to continued strong response, reflecting sustained market appetite amid P!nk's overlapping Summer Carnival stadium tour.[21] Face value pricing varied by venue and seating, ranging from $59.95 for upper-level seats to $349.95 for premium lower-level options, with dynamic pricing applied during high-demand periods.[7] Reported data indicate an average ticket price of $236.67 across the tour's arena shows, elevated by VIP packages, platinum seating, and resale premiums.[22] On the secondary market, tickets averaged approximately $335, with entry-level prices starting at $108 depending on proximity to the stage and remaining inventory closer to show dates.[23] Market indicators showed robust sell-through, with all 34 reported North American shows achieving 100% capacity based on ticket sales data, underscoring effective promotion and P!nk's established draw in the arena segment despite concurrent stadium touring.[24] Initial sales for the 18-show leg exceeded 256,000 tickets, demonstrating quick uptake in a competitive fall 2023 market.[22]Production
Set List
The Trustfall Tour's set list was largely consistent across performances, drawing from P!nk's discography with a focus on hits from Missundaztood, I'm Not Dead, Funhouse, Beautiful Trauma, and the Trustfall album, alongside covers and aerial stunts integrated into select tracks.[6][25] The standard sequence, based on averages from over 100 reported shows, opened with "Get the Party Started" (performed with aerial acrobatics) and closed with "So What" as the encore finale.[6][25]- Get the Party Started
- Raise Your Glass
- Who Knew
- Just Like a Pill
- Try
- What About Us
- Turbulence
- Make You Feel My Love (Bob Dylan cover)
- Just Give Me a Reason
- F**kin' Perfect
- Just Like Fire
- Please Don't Leave Me
- Cover Me in Sunshine
- Don't Let Me Get Me
- When I Get There
- I Am Here
- What's Up? (4 Non Blondes cover)
- Trustfall
- Blow Me (One Last Kiss)
- Never Gonna Not Dance Again
- So What[6][25]