Magic Tour (Queen)

The Magic Tour was a concert tour by the British rock band Queen in 1986, in support of their album A Kind of Magic. It was Queen's final tour with lead singer Freddie Mercury, and bassist John Deacon's last tour with the band.

The tour comprised 26 concerts across Europe, commencing on June 7, 1986, in Newcastle, England, and concluding on August 9, 1986, in Knebworth, England. The Knebworth performance, which drew an estimated crowd of 160,000 people, is often regarded as one of the largest and most iconic concerts in rock history.

Key features of the Magic Tour included elaborate stage designs, incorporating elements inspired by the A Kind of Magic album artwork and music videos. The setlists featured a mix of Queen's classic hits and tracks from the new album, including "A Kind of Magic," "One Vision," "Friends Will Be Friends," and "Who Wants to Live Forever."

The Magic Tour was a massive commercial success, selling out venues across Europe and cementing Queen's status as one of the world's biggest rock bands. The tour's significance is amplified by its status as Queen's last with their original lineup, making it a memorable and poignant event for fans worldwide. Recordings from the tour have been released on albums and video, preserving the legacy of these performances.