| Continental tour byAlicia Keys | |
 Tour poster | |
| Location | North America |
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| Start date | June 28, 2023 |
| End date | August 2, 2023 |
| Legs | 1 |
| No. of shows | 22 |
| Alicia Keys concert chronology | |
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Keys to the Summer Tour was the seventhconcert tour by American singer and songwriterAlicia Keys. The tour started on June 28, 2023, at theFLA Live Arena in Sunrise, FL, and concluded on August 2, 2023, at theKia Forum in Inglewood, CA, United States.
Keys announced the tour and unveiled the tour dates on April 18, 2023.[1] The tour will present Keys in a 360-degree production stage, allowing "fans to experience her live performance in an entirely new and exhilarating way".[2] Keys stated that "This is my first time creating a 360 experience and we’ve made sure it’s like nothing you’ve ever seen![2] Pre-sale for the tour took place from April 18 to April 20 and the general sale began on April 21, 2023.[2] The tour's setlist included "deep cuts" as well as well known songs fromSongs in A Minor (2001),The Diary of Alicia Keys (2003),As I Am (2007) andThe Element of Freedom (2009).[3]
In his review of the concert at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, Théoden Janes fromThe Charlotte Observer wrote that Keys "gave a positively massive performance that pulled no punches as it sailed boldly through her stunning catalog of R&B-, hip-hop- and pop-inflected tracks", adding that from midpoint onwards came "the most powerful portions of the show" culminating in a "goosebump-inducing" rendition of "If I Ain't Got You".[4] Reviewing Keys' concert at theState Farm Arena in Atlanta, Olivia Wakim fromThe Atlanta Journal-Constitution commented that "One of the most immersive aspects of the show were the light displays and visuals" but concluded that "Keys’ vocal and musical talents were the star of the show. The moments where her voice was on full display topped even the most impressive display of lights.[5]Maura Johnston fromThe Boston Globe, wrote that "Keys whirled through her discography and a few well-chosen covers during a triumphant set for both performer and audience" and according to her, the concert was "all about reveling in human connection".[6] Jane Stevenson from theToronto Sun rated the concert Scotiabank Arena four out of four stars and commented that Keys has evolved into a "top-notch and blessedly natural performer" while Nick Krewen fromToronto Star rated the same show three stars, commenting that Keys was "immaculate in her performance".[7][8] Malcolm Abraham fromCleveland.com wrote that Keys "made sure to hang out, dance and show love to fans" throughout the concert and described Keys's vocals as "impassioned and strong".[9]
Brian McCollum fromDetroit Free Press commented that Keys' concert at Little Ceasars Palace was "at turns elegant and empowering, intimate and anthemic" and where "the lighting was dazzling, the onscreen visuals sharp and lively", concluded in his review that "despite all the production trimmings, the show maintained a close-knit feel".[10] Britt Julious from theChicago Tribune wrote that the "songs blended seamlessly into one another, threading a connection between genre (soul and pop) and the phases of Keys’ career" while the round stage "makes for a lovely viewing experience" and mentioned that "perhaps most interesting about her live performances is how she is able to represent the dual sides of her career and her sound".[11] In his review of the Louisville concert, J. Tyler Franklin fromLouisville Public Media complimented the concert's song selection and stage design and concluded that "the charisma, talent and showmanship on display at the Keys to the Summer Tour is enough to silence any critic".[12] Steve Leftridge fromRiverfront Times commented that Keys' voice atEnterprise Center was "resplendent all night" and added that the concert was "as defined by intimate gestures, songful recitations and intimate connections with the audience as by musical combustion, vocal infernos and stagecraft conflagrations".[13] Of Keys' concert at Austin’sMoody Center, Deborh Sengupta Stith fromAustin American-Statesman said that "Keys performs with pure emotion".[14] She praised Keys' performance, writing that Keys "came to slay" and offered a "musical odyssey marked by jaw-dropping technical prowess, exultant sing-alongs and a joyous celebration of love in all its many forms".[14]
This set list is representative of the concert in Tampa on June 30, 2023.[16] It does not represent all concerts for the tour.
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| Pollstar Awards | 2024 | R&B Tour of the Year | Keys to the Summer Tour | Nominated |
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