Kylie Minogue begins the UK leg of 'The Tension Tour'
Performing some of her biggest hits and more
Last updated 16th May 2025
Last year, on the day Kylie Minogue announced a new album called 'Tension II', the singer also announced a tour, which starts in the UK on Friday 16th May. 'The Tension Tour' is named after the singer's 16th and 17th studio albums, and will see her perform several arena dates, throughout May and June 2025.
Kylie's album 'Tension' featured her massive hit 'Padam Padam', along with the title track 'Tension'. On 19th September 2024, Kylie then announced the sequel to her 2023 album, called 'Tension II', which features her 'Lights Camera Action'.
Speaking about her tour, Kylie said: "I am beyond excited to announce the TENSION TOUR 2025. I can’t wait to share beautiful and wild moments with fans all over the world, celebrating the Tension era and more! It’s been an exhilarating ride so far and now, get ready for your close up because I will be calling Lights, Camera, Action … and there will be a whole lot of Padaming!"
This tour will be Kylie's biggest tour since 2011, she started in her home country, Australia, before heading to Asia, and North America, coming to the UK in May.
What dates is Kylie Minogue on tour in the UK?
Kylie Minogue has announced several arena dates across the UK, the full list of dates is below.
May 2025
Glasgow, OVO Hydro - Fri 16th
Newcastle Utilita Arena - Sat 17th
Manchester AO Arena - Mon 19th
Manchester AO Arena - Tue 20th
Liverpool M&S Bank Arena - Thu 22nd
Sheffield Utilita Arena - Fri 23rd
London O2 Arena - Mon 26th
London O2 Arena - Tue 27th
Nottingham Motorpoint Arena - Fri 30th
Birmingham BP Pulse LIVE - Sat 31st
June 2025
London O2 Arena - Mon 2nd
London O2 Arena - Tue 3rd
Birmingham BP Pulse LIVE - Thu 5th
Glasgow, OVO Hydro - Fri 6th
Who will be joining Kylie Minogue as a special guest?
Jodie Harsh has been announced as support for her UK dates.
How to buy tickets to see Kylie Minogue
You can buy tickets for the remaining dates from Aloud.com.
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