Everything you need to know about Lewis Capaldi's 'Broken By Desire To Be Heavenly Sent' tour
He is taking some time out of the spotlight
Last updated 29th Jun 2023
Lewis Capaldi announced the 'Broken By Desire To Be Heavenly Sent' tour along with the album of the same name at the end of 2022. The album became the fastest-selling record of 2023, and fans couldn't wait to see Lewis on his UK tour dates this summer.
However, after taking three weeks off of performing ahead of his Glastonbury 2023 performance on the Pyramid Stage, Lewis struggled through the set, eventually relying on the willing audience to sing his final songs.
The Scot has now made the decision to take time off from performing fully to concentrate on his mental health and also deal with his recent diagnosis of Tourette's Syndrome. Here's everything we know so far about the tour.
Lewis cancelled shows ahead of his Glastonbury performance
Lewis had been scheduled to perform some intimate shows earlier in June, but announced that he'd be cancelling them in the run up to Glastonbury 2023, at which he was set to perform a late afternoon slot on the Pyramid Stage on the Saturday.
However, he announced that he'd be cancelling them the day beforehand, writing on his Instagram Story: 'I need to take a moment to rest and recover, to be at my best and ready for Glastonbury and all of the other incredible shows coming up so that I'm able to continue doing what I love for a long time to come.
'I need to take these three weeks to be Lewis from Glasgow for a bit, spend some time with my family and friends and do normal life things that are an important part of me feeling better. I hope everyone understands.'
Lewis' Glastonbury 2023 set
Lewis took to the stage at Worthy Farm and made it through most of his set, but towards the end of his performance, his voice began to falter and he was visibly struggling with tics following his recent diagnosis of Tourette's.
He apologised to the crowd, but they were hugely supportive and sang the remainder of his song for him in a show of true admiration and love.
Lewis cancels tour dates after Glastonbury
Three days after Glasto, Lewis took to Instagram to announce that he'd be stepping back from touring for the foreseeable, citing the need to pay some attention to the Tourette's and his mental health.
He wrote: 'I used to be able to enjoy every second of shows like this and I'd hoped 3 weeks away would sort me out. But the truth is I'm still learning to adjust to the impact of my Tourette's and on Saturday it became obvious that I need to spend much more time getting my mental and physical health in order, so I can keep doing everything I love for a long time to come.
'I'm so incredibly sorry to everyone who had planned to come to a show before the end of the year but I need to feel well to perform at the standard you all deserve. Playing for you every night is all I've ever dreamed of so this has been the most difficult decision of my life. I'll be back as soon as I possibly can.'
When was Lewis Capaldi going to be on tour in the UK?
Earlier this year, the 'Forget Me' singer announced several more dates for his tour in the UK, which would have been some of his biggest shows yet.
The first half of Lewis' UK tour had finished earlier in 2023, but he later announced more shows in July, August and September. These were set to be on the following dates:
July 2023
Chepstow, Chepstow Racecourse - Sat 1st
August 2023
Manchester, Wythenshawe Park - Fri 25th
Edinburgh, Royal Highland Showgrounds - Wed 30th
September 2023
Edinburgh, Royal Highland Showgrounds - Fri 1st
Belfast, Vital - Sun 3rd
Who was going to support Lewis Capaldi on tour?
Lewis announced on 10th February that Sigrid and McFly were set to be supporting him on his tour.
Now take a look through tours to look forward to over the coming months:
Coldplay - 'Music of the Spheres' tour
Kings of tours Coldplay announced a mammoth 2022 tour called 'Music of the Spheres' tour.
After pausing touring in 2019 due to environmental concerns, Coldplay have comprehensive set of sustainability initiatives and environmental commitments for this tour. They will be returning to the UK in 2023.
N-Dubz
One of the UK's most talked about bands ever N-Dubz are back! Due to demand, the band have announced extra dates!
Their arena tour takes in many of the UK's biggest cities and will give fans a chance to hear all their favourites N-Dubz songs live for the first time in 11 years.
Justin Bieber - 'Justice' tour
It's been far too long since Mr Justin Bieber visited the UK, so it's no surprise fans were hyped when he announced his 'Justice' tour.
He was due to start the tour in February 2023 but has postponed all of his UK tour dates due to ongoing health issues.
Sam Ryder - 'There's Nothing But Space, Man!'
Sam Ryder announced his 'There's Nothing But Space, Man!' tour in the summer of 2022. It will be his biggest tour to date and will see him performing across the UK, starting in Belfast on 17th March 2023, ending in Brighton on 5th April 2023.
KT Tunstall
To promote her new album 'NUT', Scottish singer KT Tunstall is doing a 16-date tour across the UK in February and March 2023.
Harry Styles
Harry Styles has announced an extension to 'Love On Tour', and he will be returning to the UK in May and June 2023. tickets are on sale now and you can buy them from Aloud.com
Mimi Webb
Mimi Webb has announced a UK and Ireland tour for April 2023, playing 14 dates. Tickets went on sale on Thursday 20th October from Aloud.com.
Olly Murs
Making his return to music, Olly Murs delighted fans by announcing he's heading back out on tour in April-May 2023, with dates in Glasgow, Newcastle, Leeds, London, Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool and more.
Tickets are on sale now from Aloud.com.
Taylor Swift
In the lead-up to her 'Midnights' album being released on 21st October, the official Taylor Swift website confirmed that the singer would be heading on a UK tour.
Although no exact dates were announced, they did reveal that fans that pre-ordered the album through the website would get an access code for the tour ticket pre-sale.
Lewis Capaldi
Following on from his return to music with 'Forget Me', Lewis Capaldi revealed his second album 'Broken By Desire To Be Heavenly Sent' would be released on 19th May. At the same time, he revealed he would be heading on tour across the UK in January and February 2023.
Tickets are on sale from Aloud.com
P!nk
After three long years since she last performed in the UK, American singer P!nk announced her 'Summer Carnival 2023' tour, which will see her performing five UK dates in June 2023. Tickets are available from Aloud.com.
Sam Smith
Alongside the announcement of their upcoming album 'Gloria', Sam Smith revealed they are heading out on tour in April-May 2023, performing dates in Sheffield, London, Glasgow, Birmingham, and Manchester. Tickets are now on sale from Aloud.com.
Maroon 5
Maroon 5 are heading on tour across Europe and the UK in 2023. They have a huge show at The O2 in London on 3rd July.
Diversity - 'Supernova'
Britain's most-successful dance group, Diversity will be taking their all-new 'Supernova' tour on a 64-date run around the UK in 2023 and 2024.
Joel Corry - 2023 tour
Joel Corry will embark on his biggest tour yet in 2023, performing Belfast, Glasgow, and Cardiff, amongst other places.
Sugababes
Following their amazing reunion tour over the summer, the Sugababes are back for a huge show at The O2 in London. They'll be playing one night only on Friday 15th September 2023.
Tom Walker
Tom Walker will be going on an intimate tour in the UK during March 2023. Tickets are now on sale for his tour.
Gwen Stefani
Gwen Stefani is heading on a six-date tour across the UK in 2023. She will also be joining P!nk on stage at two of her huge London shows.
Tickets to see Gwen Stefani go on sale on Friday 16th December.
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