Backstreet Boys Headed To New Jersey: ‘Biggest Tour In 18 Years’

NEWARK, NJ — They’re back (street), big time. And they’re bringing the 1990's to New Jersey next year.

On Friday, pop music icons The Backstreet Boys announced their “biggest arena tour in 18 years,” which will support the release of their new album, “DNA,” coming out Jan. 25 on RCA Records.

Beginning on May 11, the group will set off on the “2019 DNA World Tour,” performing across Europe and North America, including a stop at the Prudential Center in Newark on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019. It will be the only New Jersey concert on the tour.

Tickets go on sale Nov. 14, 2018 at noon. Purchase at Ticketmaster.com or by calling 1-800-745-3000. Starting after 11 a.m. on Nov. 15, fans can also purchase tickets by visiting the box office at Prudential Center.

According to a news release, every ticket purchased to the North American headlining tour will include a physical copy of their 10th studio album, “DNA.” Learn more about the album/ticket bundles here.

“When this group started 26 years ago – and through all the highs and lows of our career – we’ve had to learn it wasn’t about us as individuals but about what’s best for the group,” says Howie D.

“That’s what I love about this album,” agreed Kevin Richardson. “We were able to bring all of our influences and styles into one coherent piece of work. These songs are a great representation of who we are as individuals and who we are as a group. It's our DNA. We’re really proud of that.”

“The journey is ongoing with us and there is so much left to do,” Brian Littrell said. “We’re living the next chapter that hasn’t been told yet, and that's exciting.”

After 14 months of setting and breaking records in Las Vegas, BSB’s residency “Backstreet Boys: Larger Than Life” will come to an end on April 27, 2019, according to the group.

“Vegas has been amazing and these next set of dates are going to be a party,” says Howie D. “Then it’s time for us to visit our fans all over the world.”

It’s been a good fall for fans of 1980s and 90s pop music, who are still reeling from the announcement of a massive tour featuring New Kids on the Block, Naughty By Nature, Salt-N-Pepa, Tiffany and Debbie Gibson.

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