Journey has announced dates for its Freedom Tour 2022.
The trek supports its forthcoming new album, also called “Freedom,” and includes two stops in Northern California.
These local pop-rock heroes are set to bring their platinum-plus-selling catalog — which includes such hits as “Lights,” “Any Way You Want It,” “Faithfully,” “Don’t Stop Believin'” and many, many more — to Chase Center in San Francisco on March 31 and Golden 1 Center in Sacramento on April 1.
Tickets go on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. Nov. 19 at ticketmaster.com. There is also a presale for Citi credit card owners that runs 10 a.m. Nov. 16 to 10 p.m. Nov. 18 (see www.citientertainment.com for details).
Billy Idol is the opening act Feb. 22-April 5 — which includes the Chase and Golden 1 dates — with Toto stepping into that role as of April 7.
“It’s that time — time to get back to where we are used to being — on stage,” says Journey guitarist Neal Schon. “We are looking forward to shifting into high gear and bringing you the best show possible. The band is running on all 12 cylinders and very excited.”
Of course, some fans might be wondering who is actually in the band at this point — given that there have been some significant personnel changes over the years. Notably, bassist and drummer Steve Smith were reportedly fired last year after what was described as a failed coup attempt.
The band’s current lineup is Schon, keyboardist Jonathan Cain, lead vocalist Arnel Pineda, keyboardist Jason Derlatka and drummer Deen Castronovo.
Journey has also announced a six-show Las Vegas residency, Dec. 1-11 at the Theater at Virgin Hotels.
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Journey Freedom Tour dates:
Tuesday, Feb. 22, Pittsburgh, PPG Paints Arena
Wednesday, Feb. 23, Philadelphia, Wells Fargo Center
Friday, Feb. 25, Belmont Park, New York, UBS Arena
Sunday, Feb. 27, Newark, New Jersey, Prudential Center
Monday, Feb. 28, Boston, TD Garden
Wednesday, March 2, Detroit, Little Caesars Arena
Saturday, March 5, Quebec City, Quebec, Videotron Centre
Monday, March 7, Toronto, Scotiabank Arena
Tuesday, March 8, Albany, New York, Times Union Center
Saturday, March 12, Milwaukee, Fiserv Forum
Monday, March 14, St. Paul, Minnesota, Xcel Energy Center
Wednesday, March 16, Kansas City, Missouri, T-Mobile Center
Thursday, March 17, Oklahoma City, Paycom Center
Saturday, March 19, N. Little Rock, Arkansas, Simmons Bank Arena
Monday, March 21, St. Louis, Enterprise Center
Thursday, March 24, Salt Lake City, Vivint Arena
Sunday, March 27, Portland, Oregon, Moda Center
Monday, March 28, Seattle, Climate Pledge Arena
Thursday, March 31, San Francisco, Chase Center
Friday, April 1, Sacramento, California, Golden 1 Center
Monday, April 4, Anaheim, California, Honda Center
Tuesday, April 5, Los Angeles, Staples Center
Thursday, April 7, San Diego, Pechanga Arena San Diego
Saturday, April 9, Glendale, Arizona, Gila River Arena
Monday, April 11, Denver, Ball Arena
Wednesday, April 13, Dallas, American Airlines Center
Friday, April 15, New Orleans, Smoothie King Center
Wednesday, April 20, Tampa, Florida, Amalie Arena
Thursday, April 21, Orlando, Florida, Amway Center
Sunday, April 24, Cincinnati, Heritage Bank Center
Monday, April 25, Atlanta, State Farm Arena
Wednesday, April 27, Nashville, Tennessee, Bridgestone Arena
Thursday, April 28, Charlotte, North Carolina, Spectrum Center
Saturday, April 30, Columbus, Oho, Schottenstein Center
Monday, May 2, Rosemont, Illinois, Allstate Arena
Wednesday, May 4, Grand Rapids, Michigan, Van Andel Arena
Thursday, May 5, Indianapolis, Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Saturday, May 7, Cleveland, Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse
Monday, May 9, Washington, D.C., Capital One Arena
Wednesday, May 11, Hartford, Connecticut, XL Center
