After a two-year hiatus, Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi is making a triumphant return to the stage with a highly anticipated UK and Ireland arena tour set for September 2025. This announcement follows his emotional and powerful comeback performance at the Glastonbury Festival on June 27, 2025, where he captivated a headliner-sized crowd on the Pyramid Stage with a set filled with his biggest hits and new material.
Capaldi’s surprise Glastonbury appearance was a moment fans had been eagerly awaiting. The crowd welcomed him with chants of "Oh Lewis Capaldi" before he launched into "Before You Go," kicking off a half-hour set that also included classics like "Grace," "Hold Me While You Wait," "Bruises," "Forget Me," and the first live performance of his new single, "Survive." The set culminated with a stirring rendition of "Someone You Loved," leaving many in tears and reaffirming his status as one of the UK's most beloved artists.
Reflecting on his performance, Capaldi said, "Second time’s a charm on this one. I just wanted to come and finish what I couldn’t finish last time." His return to the festival was particularly poignant given his struggles with Tourette syndrome symptoms during his 2023 performance at the same event. In 2023, he had to battle these symptoms on stage, but the crowd’s support helped him power through, and this year’s performance felt like a victorious full circle.
Capaldi’s new single "Survive" marks a significant milestone in his comeback. Co-written with Romans, who also co-wrote the global megahit "Someone You Loved," the track showcases Capaldi’s renewed creative energy. "Survive" arrives on the heels of a series of warm-up shows in May 2025, where Capaldi performed as a guest for the mental health charity CALM during Mental Health Awareness Week. These low-pressure gigs allowed him to reconnect with live audiences and gauge his readiness to return to the spotlight.
Lewis Capaldi’s last album, Broken By Desire To Be Heavenly Sent, was a critical and commercial success. It became his second UK number 1 album and spawned three UK number 1 singles: "Pointless," "Wish You The Best," and the Platinum-certified "Forget Me." The album impressively sold 95,000 units in its first week, outselling the rest of the UK Top 10 combined that week and even surpassing the first-week sales of his debut album, Divinely Uninspired To A Hellish Extent. That debut album, released in 2019, remains a landmark release, becoming the biggest selling UK album of both 2019 and 2020 and producing "Someone You Loved," the UK’s most streamed song of all time and the world’s fourth highest streamed song.
In April 2023, Capaldi’s candid and raw music documentary, Lewis Capaldi: How I’m Feeling Now, was released globally on Netflix. The documentary quickly soared to the top of Netflix's charts, becoming the most-watched film on the platform since its release and further cementing his connection with fans worldwide.
The September 2025 arena tour will cover ten dates across the UK and Ireland, including stops in key cities such as Sheffield, Aberdeen, Glasgow, London, Manchester, Birmingham, Nottingham, Cardiff, and Dublin. The Scottish leg features two major shows: Thursday, September 11 at Aberdeen’s P&J Live and Saturday, September 13 at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro. These will be Capaldi’s first Scottish shows since May 2025, when he performed intimate gigs supporting CALM.
Rob Wicks, Managing Director at P&J Live, expressed excitement about Capaldi’s return, saying, "15,000 fans will remember Lewis Capaldi’s last gig at P&J Live in January 2023, when he equalled the Scottish indoor standing crowd record held by Gerry Cinnamon. Two years on, I’m sure his fans will all agree we’ve been desperate to see him back on stage doing what he does best, and we know he’ll sound better than ever. If you’ve never seen him before, it’s time – he is truly phenomenal."
Fans eager to see Capaldi live can access presale tickets starting at 9am on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, by registering on the singer’s official website. Additionally, O2 and Virgin Media customers will have access to an O2 Priority presale at the same time. For Scottish shows, there are extra presale opportunities: OVO customers registered for OVO Live can purchase tickets for the Glasgow show early, and Three Mobile customers can access presale tickets for the Aberdeen show through the Three+ scheme.
General sale tickets will be available from 9am on Thursday, July 10, 2025, through Ticketmaster and other official outlets. Ticket prices vary by venue and seating type, with Glasgow’s OVO Hydro tickets ranging from £30.90 to £110.35. Hospitality packages are also available, offering premium seats, fast-track entry, private washrooms, and exclusive lounge access, with prices starting around £249.
On tour, Capaldi will be supported by special guests Skye Newman and Aaron Rowe. Newman, an English singer-songwriter, recently charted with her single "Hairdresser," while Rowe brings his own rising profile to the tour. Skye Newman will not perform at the London O2 show on September 18 or the Nottingham Motorpoint Arena show on September 26.
Capaldi’s return to touring is not just a comeback but a statement of resilience and renewed artistic vigor. Despite the challenges posed by his health and the pressures of fame, he has emerged stronger, ready to share his music and connect with fans once again. At Glastonbury, he emotionally told the crowd, "The last two years haven’t been the best for me, it’s been difficult at times. This has been my f*** goal, to get back here." He concluded his set with a heartfelt, "My name’s Lewis Capaldi and I’m f** back baby."
With a career that has already seen unprecedented success and a deeply personal journey that has resonated with millions, Lewis Capaldi’s 2025 arena tour promises to be an unforgettable chapter in his story. For fans across the UK and Ireland, this autumn will be all about Capaldi’s powerful voice, raw emotion, and the joy of live music returned.
