Paula Abdul’s outstanding performance was a delight!

The “Magic Summer 2024 Tour” made its stop at Raleigh’s Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek on July 28, 2024, for a night steeped in nostalgia and joy. Headlined by Boston’s New Kids on the Block (NKOTB) and opened by Los Angeles-born pop legend Paula Abdul, the evening was a celebration of timeless hits and high-energy performances. This tour, which kicked off on June 14 in Chicago, Illinois, includes 40 dates across the U.S. and will conclude on August 31 in Irvine, California. For more about these iconic artists, visit NKOTB at nkotb.com and Paula Abdul at paulaabdul.com.

NKOTB performed a string of hits from their catalog, including songs from Hangin’ Tough (1988) and Step by Step (1990), as well as tracks from their later releases like The Block (2008). Their last major tour, the Mixtape Tour in 2022, had left fans wanting more, and this summer’s outing did not disappoint. Paula Abdul delighted the crowd with her dynamic set featuring chart-toppers from her multiplatinum albums Forever Your Girl (1988) and Spellbound (1991). Despite stepping away from touring since her Straight Up Paula! tour in 2018, she showed no signs of slowing down, delivering her signature choreography with precision and charm.

Merchandise was a highlight for fans looking to bring a piece of the experience home. NKOTB offered a range of items, from retro-style T-shirts and hoodies to a Magic Summer 2024 tour poster. Paula Abdul’s merch stand featured sleek apparel like dance-friendly leggings and tank tops adorned with her name and signature style. The night was not just a trip down memory lane but a shared moment of celebration for both fans and artists.

New Kids On The Block

Paula Abdul