Everything you need to know about Zayn's first ever solo tour in the UK
Zayn has kicked off his UK tour!
Last updated 4th Dec 2024
Despite dropping four studio albums as a solo artist since leaving One Direction in 2015, Zayn Malik has never actually been on tour, but that's all changed now!
Zayn gate crashed The Jimmy Fallon Show over in America back in September to announce he would be embarking on a tour across the US and UK.
Appearing next to Jimmy Fallon during the live show, Zayn plays a snippet of his music on his laptop, before handing the host a note which reads: 'Hey Jimmy, great to see you mate. I'm going on me first-ever solo tour this autumn so maybe when you're done picking apples with your buds, you can come check out my Stairway To The Sky Tour across the US and UK. I'm making an official announcement tomorrow morning, let me know what date you want tickets for'. (sic)
After dropping his fourth studio album 'Room Under the Stairs' back in May, Zayn has been teasing his social media followers in recent weeks, hinting at a big announcement.
Zayn shared a black and white video of himself holding an aerial, with his voice saying: "I know it took a while, but we're here."
On Wednesday 18th September, Zayn revealed all, confirming he will be heading to the UK in November and early December.
When is Zayn going on tour?
Taking to Instagram, Zayn announced he's playing dates in the US and UK in October, November and December 2024 on his 'STAIRWAY TO THE SKY TOUR'.
He wrote: 'STAIRWAY TO THE SKY TOUR 2024
'Appreciate your patience, love, and support. Can’t wait to enjoy great music together.
'This time I really mean soon 😂 see you in 35 days….
'Tickets on sale Saturday but VIP Key holders will get first access to tickets beginning tomorrow'. (sic)
Following the sad passing of his former band mate Liam Payne, Zayn has now postponed the US dates of his tour until January 2025.
Where is Zayn touring in the UK?
Zayn is playing dates in Edinburgh, Leeds, Manchester, London, Wolverhampton, and Newcastle in November and December.
In November, Zayn revealed he'd moved his Edinburgh shows to later dates in December 2024.
November 2024:
Saturday 23rd: Leeds O2 Academy
Sunday 24th: Manchester O2 Apollo
Tuesday 26th: London Eventim Apollo
Wednesday 27th: London Eventim Apollo
Friday 29th: Wolverhampton The Halls
Saturday 30th: Manchester O2 Apollo
December 2024:
Tuesday 3rd: Newcastle O2 City Hall - CANCELLED
Wednesday 4th: Manchester O2 Apollo
Sunday 8th: Edinburgh 02 Academy
Monday 9th: Edinburgh 02 Academy
Why did he cancel the Newcastle show?
Sadly Zayn announced on Instagram on Tuesday 3rd December he was having to cancel the Newcastle show due to issues with his voice. He posted, just hours before it was due to get underway at the O2 City Hall:
'I'm so sorry to do this but my voice just isn't there at all tonight and without it there's no show. I'm truly sorry to let you down, especially at such short notice...I held onto hope until the very last moment. I'm hopeful with some rest tonight I'll be back on stage tomorrow. My deepest apologies Newcastle. Love you all xx.'
How to get tickets
Tickets went on public sale at 11am on Saturday 21st September. Tickets are now sold out for all venues.
Zayn's tribute to Liam Payne
During his first show in Leeds on Saturday 23rd November, Zayn included a tribute to his friend Liam Payne, sharing a message which read: 'Liam Payne 1993-2024 Love you bro'. (sic)
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The upcoming tour will be the first time Zayn has toured as a solo artist, with his last coming with One Direction boys Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson, and the late Liam Payne.
Since leaving One Direction in 2015, Zayn has released four studio albums, including 'Mind of Mine' (2016), 'Icarus Falls' (2018), 'Nobody Is Listening' (2021), and 'Room Under the Stairs' (2024).
The four albums include tracks such as 'Pillowtalk', 'Like I Would' and 'Insomnia'.
To celebrate the release of 'Room Under the Stairs' back in May, Zayn played a special show for fans at O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire in London.
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