The Millennium Tour: A Feel-Good Flashback for ‘90s Babies

But before I decided to go, I thought about it for quite some time. Not because I couldn’t use the night out or didn’t like the artists, but because this would be the third time I attended.

I mean, seriously—would that be overkill? Should I be spending my time on something else? Both valid questions ran through my mind. But after a little back and forth, I went for it. And based on the night I had, I made the right call.

Thinking about going? Let me help you decide. Here are four reasons why I think you should add the Millennium Tour to your spring lineup—whether it’s your first time or your fifth.

As I continue to grow and evolve, being intentional about my time is increasingly more important. Once I hit my 30s, a lot of the relationships in my life shifted, and suddenly, everyone has less free time. So, scheduling meetups with friends, time with loved ones, or date nights became something I had to plan on purpose. The Millennium Tour comes with a pre-planned night of fun—complete with vibes, community, and even a theme (If you choose to really get into it, many dress up like the era.) The concert ended up being the perfect date night for us, complete with bae and I singing R&B songs to each other.

Concerts have become a phenomenon that exists way past the actual show itself. Whether it’s Usher pulling out cherries, watching Blue Ivy grow up before our eyes, or Omarion passionately telling a crowd to “Stand up!” social media has made concerts a cultural event. Attending the Millenium Tour makes it all more exciting. The clips you see online are nice, but being in person is much better.

The Atlanta show featured Plies, Sammie, Bow Wow, Omarion, Trey Songz, and many other special guests. Thirteen-year-old me was getting her life, but so was grown-up me. The artists all put on a great show, and it shocked me how I still remembered every word to songs I knew 20 years ago. Between the DJ playing current hits, the great performers, and the crowd, it felt less like a concert and more like a party we were all invited to.

Nostalgia is defined as “a sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations.” The truth is, for many, traveling back to the feeling of one’s youth brings back a free and jovial feeling. Millennials have experienced such uniquely odd and stressful periods; it felt good to escape back into a time where things felt simpler and stress-free—even if it’s only for a few hours.