Timberlake inspires Vienna: 30,000 fans celebrate strong show!

Timberlake inspires Vienna: 30,000 fans celebrate strong show!

Wien, Österreich - Justin Timberlake reported back on July 14, 2025 in the Vienna Ernst Happel Stadium. The entertainer delivered a performance in front of around 30,000 fans, which included many known hits, but could not quite build on earlier successes. In the filled arena, the mood before the concert was high, even if the number of spectators was a little weaker compared to its predecessor, Robbie Williams. The third place was completely closed, the second place was only partially occupied, while the first rank was not completely filled. As reported KURIER, transparent with creative messages were held up before the appearance.

The stage was built up by Robbie Williams immediately after the concert, which caused a smooth transition. Timberlake, who is on the "The Forget Tomorrow World" after a five-year stage break, appeared in a simple but stylish outfit: a black David-Bowie-T-shirt, a glittering jacket and black pants. Despite the sensational costumes that are used to big shows, the performance of music focused on. At the beginning of the concert, he sang "Mirrors", followed by the classic "Cry Me a River" - songs, whose melodies everyone in the stadium could smash.

a mix of hits and new sounds

Timberlake presented a mixture of its best -known hits, especially from the albums "The 20/20 Experience" and "Futuresex/Lovesounds". Only a few songs from his latest album "Everything I Thought It Was" were found in the setlist, which indicates that these numbers have not yet been completely arrived at the fans. The band, consisting of 14 members, including four wind players and four gospel choir singers, contributed to the powerful performance. The highlights were without a doubt "Can’t Stop the Feeling!", "What goes around ... Comes Around" and a shortened version of "Sexyback".

The interactions with the audience were also a gratifying aspect of the concert. Timberlake pulled a boy named Elias on stage to make a selfie with him - a nice moment of closeness and attachment. Even if the entire concert was perceived as nicely with a period of just over an hour and 30 minutes, the sustainable impression was not possible with many listeners. Many had hoped for more of a comeback concert, especially after his previous success in the music scene.

an artist with the past and challenges

Justin Timberlake, who sold over 54 million albums as a solo artist and 70 million with NSYNC, not only brings an impressive career with them, but also some scandals. In 2024 he was arrested in New York on suspicion of drunkenness, which has not exactly strengthened his reputation. Nevertheless, he remains a sought-after artist who won 10 Grammy and 4 Emmy awards. The tickets for his concerts are in demand and with his current tour through more than 50 cities worldwide, he shows that he is also very popular with regard to his live performances.

Although expectations may be higher, Timberlake has taken another step in his career with his “Forget Tomorrow World Tour”. So far, the reviews of his appearances speak a consistently positive language, which gives fans hope that he will soon come up with fresh sounds. We can be excited to see how his artistic work will go on.