By Greg Evans
Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi has announced a new UK and Ireland arena tour following his emotional return to Glastonbury on Friday (27 June).
His return to Worthy Farm arrived two years after the 28-year-old struggled to finish his set on the Pyramid Stage after being overcome by his Tourette鈥檚 syndrome.
During his latest appearance, the musician told his fans it was 鈥渟o good to be back鈥, and added that if he said anymore, he鈥檒l 鈥減robably start crying鈥.
Referencing his 2023 performance, the singer said he wanted to 鈥渃ome and finish what I couldn鈥檛 the first time round on this stage鈥.
Capaldi then played a short 30-minute set, which included hits 鈥淪omeone You Loved鈥 and 鈥淏efore You Go鈥, as well as his new song 鈥淪urvive鈥.
After his triumphant comeback, Capaldi announced that he is embarking on a forthcoming tour of the UK, which starts on 7 September at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield.
On social media, Capaldi wrote: 鈥淎bout time I got back to work鈥 Hope to see you out there.鈥
Capaldi added that the gigs 鈥渨ill be my only shows in the UK, Ireland or Europe this year鈥.
He then announced that the pre-sale for the tickets will begin at 9am on 8 July. Fans can register for early tickets using this link.
The tour dates are as follows:
Sheffield, Utilita Arena – 7 September
Aberdeen, P&J Live – 11 September
Glasgow, OVO Hydro – 13 September
London, The 02 – 17 & 18 September
Manchester, Co-Op Live – 20 September
Birmingham, Utilita Arena – 23 September
Nottingham, Motorpoint Arena – 26 September
Cardiff, Utilita Arena – 27 September
Dublin, 3Arena – 29 September
Capaldi, who has sold millions of records and won multiple awards in recent years, has also been open about the imposter syndrome he suffers, saying in April 2023 鈥渋t鈥檚 a very real possibility鈥 he 鈥渨ill have to鈥 quit the music industry.
In January 2024, he shared an update on his health and his career, stating that he has been 鈥渨orking with some incredible professionals to help me learn about and cope better with my Tourette鈥檚 and anxiety issues鈥. He also celebrated the start of 2024 by releasing an extended version of his second album, Broken By Desire To Be Heavenly Sent, featuring five new songs.
In an Instagram post shared on New Year鈥檚 Eve 2023, the Scottish star said he is 鈥渞eally happy to say I鈥檝e noticed a marked improvement in both since I decided to take some time off back in June鈥. However, Capaldi will 鈥渃ontinue taking some time to carry on looking after myself鈥.
He wrote: 鈥淚 want to make absolutely sure I鈥檓 100 per cent before getting back out there again properly for more shows and doing what I love more than anything! These songs mean the world to me and I鈥檇 be gutted if I鈥檇 not been able to share them.
鈥淗ope this tides you all over until we can get in a room and sing them together some day very soon!鈥