U2’s 2005–2006 Vertigo Tour was preceded by several complications. A sudden illness afflicting the Edge’s daughter nearly resulted in the tour’s cancellation, before the group decided to adjust the tour schedule to accommodate her treatment. Additionally, ticket presales on the band’s website were plagued with issues, as subscribing members encountered technical glitches and limited ticket availability, partially due to scalpers exploiting the system. Commencing in March 2005, the Vertigo Tour consisted of arena shows in North America and stadium shows internationally across five legs. The indoor stage replaced the heart-shaped ramp of the Elevation Tour with an elliptical one and featured retractable video curtains around the stage, while the stadium stage used a massive LED video screen. Setlists on tour varied more than in the group’s past and included songs they had not played in decades. Like its predecessor, the Vertigo Tour was a commercial success, ranking as the top-earning tour of 2005 with US$260 million grossed.
Vertigo Tour starts
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