performing at Marknadsplatsen in
Halmstad, Sweden on 14 August 2010. Neal McClimon of
The Hague Online gave a positive review to their 18 November 2009 Night of the Proms performance at the
Rotterdam Ahoy, saying that they were given the "warmest welcome of the night. The fact that [they] had to cancel their previous tour due to Marie Fredriksson's well-documented [illness] seemed to resonate with the audience, [and they were] greeted by a crowd that offered thanks, warmth and love." He contrasted Roxette with other acts performing on the tour, writing: "There was one thing that stood out for me as they sang: they looked to be having a lot of fun, and it [was] great to see a band actually looking as though they wanted to be there."
Time Out Dubai said that the duo "put on a phenomenal performance" for their 20 May 2011 concert at the
Dubai World Trade Centre, but said the show was spoiled by the poor
acoustics at the venue. They were also disappointed by the "lacklustre" crowd and asked: "If you want to stand and stare at your
BlackBerry, what's the point of buying a ticket?" The 2012 tour also received positive reviews. A writer for AusPop complimented the set list of their 14 February performance at the
Brisbane Entertainment Centre, particularly the "near-flawless finale of mega hits", although was critical of the inclusion of "7Twenty7" – an album track from 1999's
Have a Nice Day – "one of their least successful albums in Australia, which ultimately had everyone back in their seats." Their gig four days later in
Melbourne was praised by the
Herald Sun, which said: "From opener '
Dressed for Success', they had one of the most rapturous reactions the
Rod Laver Arena has seen in years."
The West Australian praised the entire band, writing that they "owned"
Challenge Stadium during their two concerts at the
Perth venue at the end of February. Fredriksson's performance at the
Manchester Arena on 4 July was singled out for praise from
The Guardians Dave Simpson, who said that "the poignancy she invests into their more wistful lyrics suggests [that performance is] part of her recovery." In a review of their 31 August show at the
Bell Centre, the
Montreal Gazette praised Gessle's songwriting, saying: "There's much to be said for the way [he] has been able to take the eternal beauty of the
I-IV-V chord progression (think "
Wild Thing" or "
Twist and Shout") – one of rock's most basic and perfect statements – and use it as a foundation for his own
evergreens, which still sound pretty fresh. Look no farther than 'Dressed for Success' or '
How Do You Do!' for confirmation."
Rock Subculture applauded Fredriksson in their review of the band's 14 September concert in
San Francisco's
Nob Hill Masonic Center, writing: "The fact that she can still put on an amazing performance like last night is simply stunning. If I had not known about her history, I would never have imagined that she had such challenges in the past and overcame them in such a way." By the beginning of the "XXX – The 30th Anniversary Tour" in late 2014, Fredriksson performed the entirety of concerts while sitting on a chair on stage. Will Gore of
The Independent said of their 13 July 2015 London concert that there were "any number of '80 bands who make a living from neatly-packaged nostalgia tours. But not many could sell-out
The O2 Arena on their own on a Monday night. ... Yet more than any other European band of that era, Roxette bridged the pop craft of their compatriots
ABBA with the rockier sensibilities of American counterparts
Heart and even
Madonna. Their American success is easy to forget—four number ones between 1989 and 1991. Yet they became, unfairly, regarded as a pastiche almost as quickly." He contrasted this with Fredriksson's "current physical vulnerability" while performing on stage, which he called "a genuinely moving counterpoint to the charge of soullessness which often dogged Roxette's critical reception in the past. It might not be too late for a proper reappraisal." Similarly, Goldenplec writer Mary Sexton said of their 1 June concert at the
3Arena in
Dublin that Fredriksson was "sensational; her voice has a gorgeous timbre switching between her delicate head voice and her lower belt voice." Although she additionally noted that "during her solo moments, there are elements of dodgy intonation which may indicate why her voice is a bit lower in the mix. But make no mistake, she is a sensation, and you cannot possibly take your eyes off of her. Her tiny frame swells and fills the stage as she commands the audiences' attention." Annelise Ball echoed a similar sentiment in her review of their 20 February concert at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, saying that "Despite her evident frailty, Fredriksson's voice is as strong and lovely as ever." She concluded by writing: "Fredriksson, you deserve accolades not only for your exceptional talent but also for your strength, courage and grace under pressure." ==Set lists==