The Hits Tour was a concert tour performed by Mexican singer Luis Miguel.
History
The tour started in Fresno and then participated in the "People in Spanish Festival" in San Antonio. He visited various cities in the United States and Mexico such as Ciudad Juarez, Tijuana, Mexicali, Irvine, Highland and Las Vegas.
He flew to South America for concerts in Argentina (Corrientes, Buenos Aires, Cordoba and Rosario) and Chile (Antofagasta, Santiago, Mostazal and Concepcion).
In 2013, he went to Mexico to make 34 presentations across the country. The cities visited were: Mexico City, Pachuca, Aguascalientes, Guadalajara, Leon, Tampico, Monterrey, Tepic, Chihuahua, Hermosillo, Cualiacan, Acapulco, and Puebla.
In August 2013 he participated in the "North Sea Jazz Festival" in Curacao. In September 2013, he held concerts in the United States in the following cities: El Paso, Las Vegas, Temecula, Tucson, Palm Springs, Reno, Bakersfield, Dallas and Austin.
In November, he continued his tour in Dominican Republic, Peru, Venezuela and returned to four cities in Colombia after 9 years (he last visited that country during the 33 Tour in 2004).
Tour set list
Tour dates + List of concerts, showing date, city, country, venue, tickets sold, number of available tickets and amount of gross revenueDateCityCountryVenueAttendanceRevenue North AmericaAugust 30, 2012FresnoUnited StatesSave Mart CenterLuis Miguel brought romance to Fresno4,632 / 5,839$107,040September 2, 2012San AntonioAlamodomeLuis Miguel will perform at the "People in Spanish Festival"Luis Miguel, the sun that shone in San Antonio(People en Español Festival)rowspan="6" rowspan="6" September 4, 2012Ciudad JuárezMexicoEstadio Olímpico Benito JuárezGive Luis Miguel concert "Unforgettable" in JuarezSeptember 6, 2012HighlandUnited StatesSan Manuel Indian Bingo & CasinoSeptember 7, 2012IrvineVerizon Wireless AmphitheatreLuis Miguel charming as ever in IrvineSeptember 8, 2012TijuanaMexicoEstadio CalientePleased the 'Sun' to TijuanaSeptember 9, 2012MexicaliEstadio Casas GEODelight Luis Miguel to thousandsSeptember 13, 2012Las VegasUnited StatesThe Colosseum at Caesars PalaceLuis Miguel celebrates "The Scream" with a concert in Las Vegas12,321 / 12,321$2,048,855September 14, 2012September 15, 2012 South AmericaOctober 13, 2012CorrientesArgentinaEstadio Club HuracánLuis Miguel was delirious in Corrientes Luis Miguel did sing and dance to Corrientesrowspan="17" rowspan="17" October 15, 2012Buenos AiresLa RuralAll details of the exclusive gala Luis MiguelThe intimate show of Luis MiguelOctober 16, 2012Estadio G.E.B.A.Luis Miguel will make a second gala dinner at the countryOctober 17, 2012October 19, 2012October 20, 2012October 21, 2012October 22, 2012La RuralOctober 24, 2012RosarioHipódromo del Parque IndependenciaMore friendly than ever, Luis Miguel ran his best songs at the Hippodrome of RosarioOctober 26, 2012CórdobaOrfeo SuperdomoHow was the show of Luis Miguel in CordobaOctober 27, 2012October 30, 2012AntofagastaChileRuinas de HuanchacaThe unforgettable postal of Luis Miguel concert offered in AntofagastaNovember 1, 2012SantiagoMovistar ArenaLuis Miguel adds new show in Chile November 2, 2012November 3, 2012November 4, 2012MostazalMonticello Grand CasinoLuis Miguel arrives at Monticello Grand CasinoNovember 6, 2012ConcepciónEstadio Municipal de ConcepciónLuis Miguel is presented for the first time in Concepcion North AmericaJanuary 31, 2013Mexico CityMexicoNational AuditoriumLuis Miguel: It is still the king35,438 / 38,080$2,399,949February 1, 2013February 2, 2013February 3, 2013February 7, 2013PachucaEstadio HidalgoFebruary 8, 2013Mexico CityNational Auditorium27,284 / 28,560$2,116,192February 9, 2013February 10, 2013February 14, 201336,244 / 38,080$2,896,833February 15, 2013February 16, 2013February 17, 2013February 19, 2013AguascalientesEstadio de Béisbol Alberto Romo ChávezSuccessful presentation of Luis Miguel in AguascalientesFebruary 21, 2013GuadalajaraTelmex AuditoriumLuis Miguel in Guadalajara22,183 / 24,738$2,092,242February 22, 2013February 23, 2013February 26, 2013LeónPoliforum LeónAn unforgettable evening with Luis MiguelFebruary 28, 2013TampicoExpo TampicoLuis Miguel rocked Tampico4,433 / 5,253$426,465March 2, 2013MonterreyMexicoAuditorio BanamexLuis Miguel postpones first presentation in Monterreyrowspan="3" rowspan="3" March 3, 2013March 4, 2013TepicFeria del PuebloLuis Miguel sings to tens of thousands of NayaritsMarch 5, 2013GuadalajaraTelmex Auditorium11,384 / 16,492$800,159March 6, 2013March 8, 2013Mexico CityNational Auditorium27,643 / 28,560$1,811,722March 9, 2013March 10, 2013March 11, 2013MonterreyAuditorio Banamexrowspan="4" rowspan="4" March 13, 2013ChihuahuaEstadio Olímpico de la UACHGive Luis Miguel concert "Unforgettable" in ChihuahuaMarch 15, 2013HermosilloEstadio Héroe de NacozariWhat level of concert!March 17, 2013CuliacánEstadio BanortePleased Luis Miguel to SinaloensesMarch 20, 2013Mexico CityNational Auditorium14,046 / 19,040$565,897March 21, 2013March 22, 2011AcapulcoForum de Mundo ImperialLuis Miguel shines in Acapulco Forumrowspan="2" rowspan="2" March 23, 2013PueblaAuditorio Siglo XXIConsents and falls in love Luis Miguel to the public poblano South America August 31, 2013WillemstadCuraçaoWorld Trade Center CuraçaoSuperstar Prince Joins an Impressive Lineup at 2013 Curaçao North Sea Jazz FestivalGreat jazz festival in Curacao (Curaçao North Sea Jazz Festival) North America September 10, 2013DeliciasMexicoPrivate ShowLuis Miguel prepares private concert in Chihuahua September 11, 2013El PasoUnited StatesDon Haskins CenterLuis Miguel, Greatest Hits Tour visits El Paso5,628 / 12,000$578,008September 13, 2013Las VegasThe Colosseum at Caesars PalaceMexican Singer Luis Miguel Honored in Las Vegas12,538 / 12,538 $2,115,895September 14, 2013September 15, 2013September 17, 2013TemeculaPechanga Resort and CasinoGive Luis Miguel romantic evening in California1,197 / 4,000$227,371September 19, 2013TucsonAnselmo Valencia Tori AmphitheaterDon’t Miss El Sol de Mexico: Luis Miguel in Concert!3,513 / 5,000$230,812September 20, 2013IndioFantasy Springs Resort CasinoFANTASY SPRINGS: Luis Miguel returns Sept. 20 2,805 / 2,805$278,720September 21, 2013RenoReno Events Center3,327 / 7,500$288,132September 22, 2013BakersfieldKern County FairgroundsSeptember 24, 2013Grand PrairieVerizon Theatre at Grand Prairie3,832 / 4,977$384,703September 25, 2013AustinFrank Erwin CenterLuis Miguel The Hits Tour 3,217 / 4,676$333,088November 2, 2013La RomanaDominican RepublicAltos de Chavón South AmericaNovember 7, 2013LimaPeruJockey Club del PerúLuis Miguel: 'The Sun' as never shone in LimaLuis Miguel sang front of more than 8,000 fans in concert in PeruLuis Miguel: The "Sol de Mexico" shined with romance in Lima5,985 / 6,500$894,734November 9, 2013CaracasVenezuelaEstadio de Fútbol de la Universidad Simón BolívarLuis Miguel gave ballads to VenezuelaLuis Miguel shone in CaracasLuis Miguel dazzled in CaracasThe "Sol de Mexico", Luis Miguel, shone in Caracas with "The Hits Tour"1,764 / 5,220$505,589November 10, 2013ValenciaForum de ValenciaLuis Miguel and his masterful talent in Valencia 2,948 / 8,400$108,147November 12, 2013TunjaColombiaEstadio La IndependenciaLuis Miguel confirms fourth date in Tunja as part of his tour in ColombiaLuis Miguel delighted Boyacá4,707 / 10,450$104,155November 14, 2013MedellínPlaza de Toros La Macarena2,535 / 2,700$462,960November 15, 2013BogotáC.C Bima3,719 / 9,300$332,199November 16, 2013BarranquillaEstadio Tomás Arrietawhat want to sing?:Luis Miguel"The Sun of Mexico illuminates Barranquilla1,903 / 2,100$297,117 North AmericaNovember 30, 2013TijuanaMexicoEstadio Calienterowspan="3" rowspan="3" December 1, 2013MexicaliPlaza de Toros CalafiaDecember 4, 2013MetepecExplanada del Recinto FerialLuis Miguel will start tour in Mexico by DecemberDecember 5, 2013Mexico CityNational Auditorium19,040 / 19,040$1,497,608December 6, 2013December 7, 2013MonterreyAuditorio Banamex11,333 / 13,084$941,910December 8, 2013December 10, 2013San Luis PotosíEl DomoDecember 13, 2013GuadalajaraTelmex Auditorium11,568 / 16,744$1,150,956December 14, 2013December 15, 2013PueblaAuditorio Siglo XXIrowspan="6" rowspan="6" December 17, 2013QuerétaroAuditorio Josefa Ortiz de DomínguezDecember 18, 2013VeracruzWorld Trade Center VeracruzDecember 19, 2013VillahermosaTeatro Parque TabascoDecember 20, 2013MéridaEstadio Carlos IturraldeDecember 21, 2013CancúnMandala Beach ClubTotal297,167 / 363,997 (82%)$25,997,458
Cancelled shows + List of cancelled concerts, showing date, city, country, venue, and reason for cancellation Date City Country Venue ReasonOctober 10, 2012MontevideoUruguayVelodromo MunicipalLogistical ProblemsLuis Miguel concert was canceled
Awards and records On September 2, 2012, in the "People in Spanish Festival" Miguel was awarded a "Lifetime Achievement Award" and proclaimed "Mayor for a Day" in the city of San Antonio, Texas.Closes the "People in Spanish Festival" Miguel received, on October 22, 2012, in Argentina at the hands of President Cristina Kirschner, a plaque in recognition of his 100 presentations in that country (1982–2012).Continues to break records with greatest hits tour in 2012–2013 In October 2012 he was named "distinguished guest" by the city of Antofagasta.Luis Miguel's ""Illustrious Guest"" in ChileLuis Miguel was declared "Illustrious Guest" in AntofagastaLuis Miguel was successful passage through Antofagasta and received recognition of the municipality On September 13, 2013, in Las Vegas, Miguel was awarded with "Diamond Award", a certificate from the Nevada Governor's Office for his contributions to the state, a certificate from the United States Senate recognizing him as one of the top Hispanic artists in the world, and "Day of Luis Miguel".Honored to Luis Miguel in Las Vegas for achievements in entertainmentLuis Miguel reward with Diamond Award In April 2014 Miguel won a "Billboard Latin Music Award": "Tour of the Year".Billboard Latin Music Awards 2014: Complete Winners ListLuis Miguel wins "Billboard Award" for "Tour of the Year"Billboard Latin Music Awards 2014: Complete Winners List
Band Piano: Francisco Loyo Acoustic & electric guitar: Todd Robinson Bass: Lalo Carrillo Keyboards & programming: Salo Loyo Drums: Victor Loyo Percussion: Tommy Aros Saxophone: Jeff Nathanson Trumpet: Ramón Flores Trumpet: Peter Olstad Trombone: Alejandro Carballo Backing vocals: Lucila Polak (2012), Kasia Sowinska (2012–2013)
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