Scottish singer Lewis Capaldi has officially announced his UK and Ireland comeback tour after an emotional and triumphant return to Glastonbury. Capaldi, who stepped away from music in 2023 to focus on his mental health and manage his Tourette’s syndrome, surprised fans by performing during the festival’s mysterious “TBA” slot.
Emotional Return at Glastonbury Sets Stage
Walking onto the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury with confidence, Capaldi raised a peace sign and told the crowd, “Second time’s a charm on this one. I just wanted to come and finish what I couldn’t finish last time.” His previous performance in 2023 ended abruptly when his voice gave out and his tics worsened, with fans helping him finish his final song.
This time, Capaldi delivered a short, powerful set that included the first live performance of his new single Survive, a deeply personal track that touches on his struggles over the past two years.
“I couldn’t sing this song two years ago. I might struggle to finish it today for different reasons,” he admitted, tearing up. At the end of the set, he declared, “My name is Lewis Capaldi and I’m f***ing back, baby.”
UK & Ireland Tour Announced
Capaldi’s upcoming tour includes arena dates in Sheffield, Aberdeen, Glasgow, London, Manchester, Birmingham, Nottingham, Cardiff, and Dublin this September. He confirmed that these would be his only European performances in 2025. Pre-sale tickets go live on 8 July, followed by general sales on 10 July.
Over the last two years, Capaldi has stayed largely out of the public eye. He made a few smaller appearances earlier this year in Scotland, including a surprise performance at a mental health charity event in Edinburgh.
His return to OpenAir St Gallen in Switzerland on Saturday, where he had canceled a performance two years ago, was another full-circle moment. “Had to come back and make it up to you all,” he posted on social media.
Both of Capaldi’s albums reached No. 1 in the UK. His hit Someone You Loved became a global sensation, now the fourth most-streamed song of all time on Spotify with nearly 4 billion plays.