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The Magic Tour was the final and biggest concert tour by the famous English rock band Queen. This tour featured their amazing lead singer, Freddie Mercury. It kicked off in Sweden on June 7, 1986, and wrapped up in England on August 9, 1986.

The tour was a huge event, with Queen performing 26 shows in big stadiums across Europe. They were promoting their album called A Kind of Magic. Sadly, because of Freddie Mercury's health, the band decided this would be their last tour together. The concert at Knebworth Park on August 9, 1986, was the very last time all four members of Queen performed live on stage as a band.

About the Magic Tour

The Magic Tour was a massive success for Queen. It showed how popular they were all over the world. Fans loved seeing the band play songs from their new album, A Kind of Magic, as well as their classic hits. The energy at these concerts was incredible, with Freddie Mercury known for his powerful performances.

Tour Dates and Locations

The Magic Tour took Queen to many different cities and countries across Europe. They played in big stadiums and arenas, bringing their music to thousands of fans. Here is a list of where they performed:

Date City Country Venue
June 7 1986 Stockholm Sweden Sweden Råsunda Stadium
June 11 and 12 1986 Leiden Netherlands Netherlands Groenoordhallen
June 14 1986 Paris France France Hippodrome de Vincennes
June 17 1986 Brussels Belgium Belgium Forest National
June 19 1986 Leiden Netherlands Netherlands Groenoordhallen
June 21 1986 Mannheim Germany Germany Maimarktgelände
June 26 1986 Berlin Germany Germany Waldbühne
June 28 and 29 1986 Munich Germany Germany Olympiahalle
July 1 and 2 1986 Zurich Switzerland Switzerland Hallenstadion
July 5 1986 Slane Republic of Ireland Ireland Slane Castle
July 9 1986 Newcastle England England St. James Park
July 11 and 12 1986 London England England Wembley Stadium
July 16 1986 Manchester England England Maine Road
July 19 1986 Koln Germany Germany Müngersdorfer Stadion
July 21 and 22 1986 Vienna Austria Austria Stadthalle
July 24 1986 Warsaw Poland Poland Stadion Dziesięciolecia
July 25 1986 Katowice Poland Poland Spodek
July 27 1986 Budapest Hungary Hungary Népstadion
July 30 1986 Fréjus France France Amphitheatre
August 1 1986 Barcelona Spain Spain Mini Estadi
August 3 1986 Madrid Spain Spain Rayo Vallecano
August 5 1986 Marbella Spain Spain Estadio Municipal
August 9 1986 Stevenage England England Knebworth Park
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