Under the hush of a falling sun and the pulse of 808s echoing off tree-lined paths, Central Park’s Summerstage transformed into something surreal this past Saturday night: Alan Walker opened a portal and in stepped the crowd, welcomed to Walkerworld by captivating LED screens and intoxicating strobe lights. It was more than a concert – it was the final heartbeat of a global journey, a ceremonial closing of Alan Walker’s nearly two-year “Walkerworld Tour,” and a glittering prelude to what he calls a “new era.”

Thousands of fans gathered in the heart of Manhattan for a monumental conclusion to an era that redefined Walker’s appeal to generations of listeners – from kids to parents to millennials and the in-between – the air buzzed with anticipation. The skyline loomed in soft gold behind the stage, as though New York itself was pausing to watch one of the most streamed artists on Earth say goodbye – and begin again.

From the first note, Walker wielded his music like a cinematic thread, weaving together memories from every corner of his discography – from “Alone” to “Darkside,” and of course, “Faded,” the breakout hit that defined a decade. Walker introduced newcomers to his dimension with remixes of popular songs like Sia’s “Move Your Body,” and they quickly became engrossed, losing all their inhibitions to the rhythm of the night. Accompanying him the entire tour and on stage in Central Park were Robin Packalen and Anne Gudrun, both with vocals that soared through the clouds and landed in the audience like ear candy you hadn’t realized you’d been craving. The crowd sang every lyric back in perfect time, not just as fans but as co-authors in a shared story spanning continents, languages, and platforms. The setlist spanned an impressive 33 tracks, over two hours worth of beats and bliss that the crowd absorbed like they had just found their souls again.

But this wasn’t just a nostalgia trip. Towards the end of his set, Walker debuted his latest single “Me, Myself, and The Night,” a propulsive blend of pop clarity and digital depth. It was met with roars of recognition – already familiar to fans despite its release just hours earlier. Later, a world-exclusive premiere of the music video lit up the stage’s LED walls, a visual mirror to the emotional and technological transformation Walker now champions. In terms of production, Walker’s set was a masterclass. Between the massive LED screen behind him displaying stunning visuals throughout to the strobe lights that reignited the crowd every few songs to his advanced stage design that glowed like a futuristic UFO finally landing after two years, Walker embodies stage presence, even as just one man behind a mixing board.

Between mixes, Walker spoke minimally, offering the music a space to speak for itself, and the crowd remained invigorated by it throughout all 33 songs of the set. At the end, he reminded us of the family we’ve created for him, a place for him to feel at home even when miles and oceans away from his starting point. While this might the end of an era for Walker, there is still more to come – and it’s not just through lyrics, he is emerging in 2025 as a visionary, introducing the next chapter of his career: the World of Walker (WoW) app, launching August 8. A platform built to erase the boundary between artist and audience, it promises behind-the-scenes access, interactive community tools, and even a digital identity system for fans. “I’ve seen how much music can mean to people,” Alan says about the app, “and how fast those moments can vanish. I want to build something that lasts.”

Considering the way Walker pushes boundaries, fans can only expect the unexpected from his next endeavor, but if Summerstage was any indication, this project will be colossal. You could feel the crowd leaning in – not just to hear, but to believe. In an age where the internet often dictates what art deserves to be seen, Alan Walker is building his own infrastructure: direct, immersive, unfiltered. And Saturday’s exhibition was the final in-person chapter before his universe expands fully online.

When the final drop shook the park, when the strobes finally dimmed and the smoke faded into fog over raised arms, the message was clear: “Walkerworld” wasn’t just a tour. It was a movement – a digital symphony in motion, now finding a home beyond the stage.

As the night faded into the late spring skyline, one thing became certain: Alan Walker may have just ended a tour, but he’s only beginning a revolution.