19 of Cher’s Most Show-Stopping Tour Moments Throughout the Years
Is there anything more exciting than a Cher concert? The singer, who started solo touring in the late 1970s, really knows how to put on a show. Not only is her singing ability top-tier, but many of her concerts include incredible choreography, exciting stage design, and dazzling costumes (designed by Bob Mackie, of course). Cher has also been known to have excellent openers (Cyndi Lauper, Julio Iglesias Jr., we could go on) and a few unexpected details that push it over the edge—aerialists, video montages, you get the idea.
The “Do You Believe?” singer has been on the road for the last 40-plus years, which means she has no shortage of amazing tour moments. From next-level outfits to theatrical entrances (did you know she descended from the ceiling during one tour run?), here are 19 of Cher’s most show-stopping tour moments throughout the years.
1979: Cher in Concert Tour
In the summer of 1979, Cher embarked on her first solo tour, Cher in Concert, which kicked off in the Sahara Reno in Reno, Nevada. This tour brought Cher worldwide, performing in North America, South Africa, Europe, and Australia. The show was a hit, and had three backing singers, half a dozen dancers, and a group of drag queens dressed as Bette Midler, Diana Ross, and, yes, even Cher.
1979: Posing with George Burns Backstage
There were also 12 costume changes. Cher is pictured wearing one of the costumes here with comedian George Burns.
1980: Black Rose
In 1980, Cher started a rock band with her then-boyfriend, Les Dudek. The group decided to go on a North American mini-tour that year where, for six of the dates, they opened up for Hall & Oates. Bob Mackie, Cher’s longtime collaborator, created the costumes for the performances.
1980s: Taking a Break from Touring
A year later, the star decided to take a break from touring. During her touring hiatus, she starred in several films, including Moonstruck, Silkwood, Mask, The Witches of Eastwick, and Suspect. Here, the performer is pictured posing at the 1986 Academy Awards dressed in an elaborately designed Bob Mackie creation.
1989: Heart of Stone Tour
After almost a decade of not touring, Cher announced her 1990 world tour, Heart of Stone. This larger-than-life tour happened over eight months and took the singer to places including Detroit, Philadelphia, Chicago, and more.
1992: Love Hurts Tour
A few years later, the songstress embarked on another world tour, Love Hurts. Planned in support of her twentieth studio album of the same name, the singer performed across Europe and North America. For this tour, Mackie designed nine different costumes, many of which incorporated both leather and dominatrix-style details that Cher had worn in the past.
Elaborate Outfits
During one of her songs, she came out in a furry white overcoat paired with sequined white gloves and an intricately-detailed sparkly hat.
1999: Do You Believe? Tour
In the late ‘90s, Cher kicked off her Do You Believe? Tour, which promoted her studio album, Believe. Although the tour was only supposed to run from June through December of 1999, it was so successful that it was given an extension through March 2000. The tour’s openers included Cyndi Lauper, Julio Iglesias Jr., and Michael McDonald.
Opening Acts
Here, Cyndi Lauper is pictured performing during the Do You Believe? Tour at the Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, California.
2002: Living Proof: The Farewell Tour
Cher’s 2002 Living Proof: The Farewell Tour was only supposed to be 59 dates in North America, but was extended by 100 more shows. Each performance included 21 songs, multiple video montages, dancers, and aerialists.
2002: Living Proof: The Farewell Tour
During one of her sold-out Farewell Tour shows, the singer descended from the ceiling of the MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas, wearing a fur-trimmed coat and sequined headdress.
2002: Living Proof: The Farewell Tour
The Farewell Tour had plenty of eye-catching costumes. Here, the singer is pictured wearing an oversized red hat with silver trim, a circus ring leader-esque jacket with a large collar, and a sequined unitard layered underneath.
2008: Cher at the Colosseum
In 2008, Cher started her three-year residency at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. The show included 17 costume changes (with outfits designed by Bob Mackie) and grossed over $97 million during its run.
2014: Dressed to Kill Tour
A few years later, the star returned to the road for her Dressed to Kill Tour. It spanned over a few months and kicked off in Phoenix, Arizona. The tour's second leg, which was supposed to begin at the end of April, was canceled due to Cher’s health issues.
2014: Dressed to Kill Tour
Much like her previous tours, this one had a long list of dazzling costumes, including this sparkly red and white number.
2017: Classic Cher
Cher’s 2017 show, Classic Cher, was the singer’s third concert residency. It was performed in Las Vegas, Oxon Hill, and Atlantic City and included 18 songs on its setlist.
2018: Here We Go Again Tour
In May 2018, Cher announced she was going on her seventh solo concert tour, Here We Go Again. The tour started in September 2018 and was set to run longer but was cut short by the Covid-19 pandemic.
2018: Here We Go Again Tour
Cher closed out each show with “If I Could Turn Back Time?” and then returned to the stage for an encore performance of “Believe.” The concert was so well-received that it was nominated for a People’s Choice Award in 2019.
2023: A New Tour Announcement
Although it’s been a few years since her last tour, Cher has confirmed recently that she’s currently working on another studio album and will be touring again soon. Naturally, we're excited to see what she'll be wearing.
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