List of Yes concert tours (2000s–10s)
This is a list of concert tours undertaken by the progressive rock band Yes during the period from 2000 to 2019 (the 2000s and 2010s decades). These tours showcased various lineups of the band and focused on different aspects of their extensive discography.
2000s
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The Masterworks Tour (2000): Featured classic Yes tracks and emphasized the band's earlier work.
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Magnification Tour (2001): Supported the album Magnification, notable for featuring an orchestra instead of a keyboard player.
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Yessymphonic Tour (2001-2002): Further explored the orchestral arrangements showcased on Magnification, often performing with local orchestras.
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Full Circle Tour (2003): Marked a reunion of sorts, featuring a lineup close to the Union era, though without Rick Wakeman.
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An Evening with Yes (2003-2004): A more intimate show, often featuring acoustic sets and a deeper dive into the band's catalog.
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35th Anniversary Tour (2004): Celebrated the band's 35th anniversary with a retrospective of their career.
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The Word Is Live Tour (2005-2006): Promoted the release of The Word Is Live box set, featuring live recordings from throughout the band's history.
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An Evening with Yes: Roundabout 35 (2006): Continued the 35th anniversary celebration, focusing on iconic tracks like "Roundabout."
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Steve Howe Solo Tour (2006-2008): While not officially a "Yes" tour, it frequently featured Yes material performed by guitarist Steve Howe. Often billed in conjunction with Yes dates.
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Yes featuring Anderson, Bruford, Wakeman, Howe (ABWH) Reunion Tour (Planned, 2008-2009, but cancelled): A highly anticipated reunion of the ABWH lineup was planned but ultimately cancelled due to disagreements.
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In the Present Tour (2008-2010): Featured a lineup with Steve Howe, Chris Squire, Alan White, Oliver Wakeman, and Benoit David. Supported the album Fly from Here.
2010s
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Ritual Tour (2010-2011): Continued the lineup from the In the Present tour, playing tracks from throughout their career.
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Owner of a Lonely Heart Tour (2012): The lineup remained largely the same, with Geoff Downes replacing Oliver Wakeman. The setlist featured hits alongside deeper cuts.
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Three Album Tour (2013): This tour featured full performances of The Yes Album, Close to the Edge, and Going for the One.
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Heaven & Earth Tour (2014): Supported the album Heaven & Earth and featured Jon Davison on lead vocals, replacing Benoit David.
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360 Tour (2014): Billed as "Yes 360," incorporating a state-of-the-art stage production that surrounded the audience.
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Like It Is: Yes at the Bristol Hippodrome (2014): A special engagement featuring the performance of Close to the Edge and Going for the One in their entirety.
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Like It Is: Yes at the Mesa Arts Center (2015): Another performance of Close to the Edge and Going for the One in their entirety.
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Topographic Drama – Live Across America (2017): Featured full performances of Tales from Topographic Oceans Side One and Side Four, along with selections from Drama.
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#YES50: Celebrating 50 Years of Yes (2018): A tour celebrating the band's 50th anniversary, featuring a career-spanning setlist.
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Royal Affair Tour (2019): A package tour featuring Asia, John Lodge of The Moody Blues, and Carl Palmer's ELP Legacy. Yes headlined the tour.