He split from Selena Gomez at the end of October after 10 months of dating.
And at his Australian concert on Saturday, The Weeknd poked lighthearted fun of his ‘long-distance relationship’ with Sydney.
‘I feel like I’ll come to Sydney every year, at least once,’ the 27-year-old singer-songwriter told the crowd at Qudos Bank Arena.
Something on his mind? The Weeknd, real name Abel Tesfaye, 27, joked about his ‘long-distance relationship’ during his Sydney concert on Saturday, after splitting with Selena Gomez
In-between tracks, The Weeknd, real name Abel Tesfaye, joked: ‘I know this is like a long-distance relationship here. But I feel like I’ll come to Sydney every year, at least once.’
The sold-out show saw French Montana as the support act, choosing to perform his older tracks over more recent.
Dressed casually, the ex of Khloé Kardashian opted for a basic white T-shirt, black sweatpants, a zip-up jacket and coordinating sneakers.
![Lighthearted banter: In-between tracks, the Canadian crooner joked: 'I know this is like a long-distance relationship here. But I feel like I'll come to Sydney every year, at least once'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/12/04/04/46E84D0600000578-5142453-image-a-31_1512361389354.jpg)
Lighthearted banter: In-between tracks, the Canadian crooner joked: ‘I know this is like a long-distance relationship here. But I feel like I’ll come to Sydney every year, at least once’
![Attire: Showing off his edgy style, The Weeknd sported a black round-neck T-shirt, slim-fitting jeans and a lightwash denim jacket](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/12/04/04/46E84D2600000578-5142453-image-a-32_1512361464228.jpg)
Attire: Showing off his edgy style, The Weeknd sported a black round-neck T-shirt, slim-fitting jeans and a lightwash denim jacket
Introducing The Weeknd to the crowd, the pals hugged it out before launching into global hit Starboy.
Showing off his edgy style, the artist sported a black round-neck T-shirt, slim-fitting jeans and a lightwash denim jacket.
Making up for the absence of Starboy’s collaborators Daft Punk, The Weeknd replaced their signature electronic sound with live instruments.
The artist’s other track Sidewalks featuring Kendrick Lamar, also saw him replace the rapper’s cameo with guitar riffs.
With no breaks in-between, The Weeknd, who famously dated Bella Hadid, performed hits back-to-back, only pausing halfway to gush over his ‘long-distance relationship’ with Sydney.
![Hit after hit: With no breaks in-between, the star performed hits back-to-back, only pausing halfway to gush over his 'long-distance relationship' with Sydney](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/12/04/04/46E84D0E00000578-5142453-image-a-34_1512361536386.jpg)
Hit after hit: With no breaks in-between, the star performed hits back-to-back, only pausing halfway to gush over his ‘long-distance relationship’ with Sydney
![The scene: It appeared The Weeknd was letting his powerhouse vocals and illuminated backdrop do the talking. A triangular lighting rig hovered over the stage, alternating between neon colours](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/12/04/04/46E84D4D00000578-5142453-image-a-33_1512361517386.jpg)
The scene: It appeared The Weeknd was letting his powerhouse vocals and illuminated backdrop do the talking. A triangular lighting rig hovered over the stage, alternating between neon colours
It appeared The Weeknd was letting his powerhouse vocals and illuminated backdrop do the talking.
A triangular lighting rig hovered over the stage, alternating between neon colours.
Meanwhile last Thursday, The Weeknd appeared to be moving on from his break-up with Selena, seen partying with a mystery brunette.
The Canadian crooner was pictured on the balcony of his Sydney rental home enjoying the company of friends, with one female baring a striking resemblance to his ex-girlfriend of 18 months Bella Hadid.
![Support act: The sold-out show saw French Montana as the support act, choosing to perform his older tracks over more recent. Dressed casually, the ex of Khloé Kardashian opted for a basic white T-shirt, black sweatpants, a zip-up jacket and coordinating sneakers](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/12/04/04/46E7FA1B00000578-5142453-image-a-30_1512361348823.jpg)
Support act: The sold-out show saw French Montana as the support act, choosing to perform his older tracks over more recent. Dressed casually, the ex of Khloé Kardashian opted for a basic white T-shirt, black sweatpants, a zip-up jacket and coordinating sneakers
![](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/12/04/03/46E0505000000578-5142453-image-a-82_1512359317558.jpg)
![He's got a type: Just last Thursday, the Canadian crooner was pictured on the balcony of his Sydney rental home enjoying the company of friends, with one female baring a striking resemblance to his ex-girlfriend of 18 months Bella Hadid (pictured)](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/12/04/03/46BEA6B900000578-5142453-image-a-83_1512359452129.jpg)
He’s got a type: Just last Thursday, the Canadian crooner was pictured on the balcony of his Sydney rental home enjoying the company of friends, with one female baring a striking resemblance to his ex-girlfriend of 18 months Bella Hadid (pictured)
He and Bella began dating in early 2015, but took a break in December of that same year and spent the festive season apart.
However, the pair got back together soon after and made their red carpet debut as a couple in February 2016 at the Grammy Awards, before splitting in November of the same year.
Following on from Bella, The Weeknd began dating Selena, with the couple eventually calling time on their union at the end of October.
The pop princess has since reunited with her on-off boyfriend Justin Bieber.
![History: He and Bella began dating in early 2015, but took a break in December of that same year and spent the festive season apart. However, the pair got back together soon after and made their red carpet debut as a couple in February 2016 at the Grammy Awards, before splitting in November of the same year](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/12/04/04/46BEA6BD00000578-5142453-History_He_and_Bella_began_dating_in_early_2015_but_took_a_break-a-21_1512361259884.jpg)
History: He and Bella began dating in early 2015, but took a break in December of that same year and spent the festive season apart. However, the pair got back together soon after and made their red carpet debut as a couple in February 2016 at the Grammy Awards, before splitting in November of the same year
![High-profile romance: Following on from Bella, The Weeknd began dating Selena, with the couple eventually calling time on their union at the end of October](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/12/04/04/46CF01A200000578-5142453-High_profile_romance_Following_on_from_Bella_The_Weeknd_began_da-a-19_1512361259664.jpg)
High-profile romance: Following on from Bella, The Weeknd began dating Selena, with the couple eventually calling time on their union at the end of October
![Back on: The pop princess has since reunited with her on-off boyfriend Justin Bieber](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/12/04/04/46BECF5500000578-5142453-Back_on_The_pop_princess_has_since_reunited_with_her_on_off_boyf-a-20_1512361259680.jpg)
Back on: The pop princess has since reunited with her on-off boyfriend Justin Bieber