Everything you need to know about Nicki Minaj's 'Pink Friday 2 World Tour'
Her UK tour dates started in May!
Last updated 29th May 2024
'Pink Friday 2' rapper Nicki Minaj announced her 'Pink Friday 2 World Tour' in January, and now that the tour is in full swing, it's fair to say we can't WAIT to see her perform UK dates! The singer, who released her latest album on Friday 8th December 2023, recently wrapped dates across Europe and North America - with her now taking to the UK THIS MAY.
If, like us, you've been obsessed with all of the recent TikToks of her shows so far, get yourself excited as we take a look at everything you need to know about her 'Pink Friday 2 World Tour' - from the setlist, to which dates she'll performing and where.
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Where is Nicki Minaj performing in the UK?
On 11th December 2023, Nicki announced to her fans that she would be bringing her world tour to the UK, writing: 'BARBZZZ!! It’s time for the #GagCity TOUR. So excited to see you guys!! Presale this week and tickets available FRIDAY 🎀🥳 link in bio 😛'.
Initially announcing three dates in the UK - taking place in Manchester, Birmingham and London - she later added two extra dates, adding Glasgow to the list, and another performance in Manchester for good measure.
Nicki's post instantly attracted thousands of comments from fans, with one writing: 'BEEP BEEP in LONDON will be a shutdown 😍😍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧' (sic) and another commenting: 'WE IN THERE QUEEN!!!!!!! 🎀'. (sic)
It was in January 2024 that Nicki confirmed the exciting news that she'd added additional dates to the tour. Check out all five of her UK tour dates below.
Nick Minaj UK tour dates:
May 2024
Manchester, Co-op Live - Sat 25th - REARRANGED
Birmingham, Resorts World Arena - Sun 26th
London, The O2 - Tue 28th
Glasgow - Wed 29th
Manchester, Co-op Live - Thu 30th
June 2024
Manchester, Co-op Live - Mon 3rd - NEW DATE
What happened to the Manchester show?
Nicki was set to kick off her string of UK dates at the brand new Co-op Live arena in Manchester, however was forced to postpone the show last minute due being held in custody in the Netherlands.
Following her release, Nicki performed her Birmingham date, and she apologised to fans as she rearranged the show to take place over a week later, on Monday 3rd June.
Nicki wrote on social media: 'I apologise for all the inconvenience this has caused. I really hope you can make the June 3rd show. It'll be really special.'
What songs are on the setlist?
It's fair to say that Nicki Minaj has a very impressive catalogue of iconic hits and collabs to choose from - and we can even look forward to the superstar performing her recent Barbie movie hit 'Barbie World'.
Check out the full setlist below, as The Queen of Hip Hop, as we so fondly know her, graces our shores with hits like her Top 5 single 'Super Freaky Girl' - which has won several awards including Best Hip-Hop at the MTV Video Music Awards.
'Pink Friday 2 World Tour' setlist:
- I'm The Best
- Barbie Dangerous
- FTCU
- Beep Beep
- Hard White
- Press Play
- Win Again
- Big Difference
- Pink Birthday
- Feeling Myself
- Favorite
- Cowgirl
- RNB
- High School
- Needle
- Chun-Li
- Red Ruby Da Sleeze
- Barbie World
- Roman's Revenge
- Monster
- Fallin 4 U
- Right Thru Me
- Save Me
- Here I Am
- Let Me Calm Down
- Super Freaky Girl
- Anaconda
- Super Bass
- The Night Is Still Young
- Moment 4 Life
- Starships
Encore:
- Everybody
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