Kylie Minogue Announces UK Tour and New Album for 2025

Australian pop queen Kylie Minogue has thrilled fans by revealing a UK tour for 2025 and dropping a sequel to her smash 2023 album Tension. The 56-year-old pop icon, famous for her infectious hit Padam Padam, will kick off her Tension tour in the UK next May with a string of dates across England and Scotland.

Tour Dates and Cities Confirmed

Kylie’s UK run starts at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro on May 16, 2025. She’ll then hit up major cities including Newcastle, Manchester, Liverpool, Sheffield, Nottingham, and Birmingham. London will see Kylie take the stage for two huge nights at The O2 Arena, promising electrifying performances at every stop.

The tour isn’t just UK-bound. Kylie will also take her Tension extravaganza Down Under in Australia and across Asia, bringing the party to fans worldwide.

New Album Tension II Drops in October

Alongside the tour, Kylie teased fans with news of Tension II, a sequel featuring nine brand-new tracks. Scheduled for release on October 18, the album was previewed on her Instagram where she teased:

“LOVERS …. TENSION II … The sequel with NINE new tracks will be yours on October 18th! Get ready for your close up … Lead single coming September 27th.”

Kylie’s Chart-Topping Success and Awards

Last year’s Tension album debuted at number one on the UK charts, marking Kylie’s ninth UK No.1 album. The star recently bagged the Global Icon Award at the BRITs and took home a Grammy for Best Pop Dance Recording for Padam Padam, cementing her place as pop royalty.

Reflecting on the upcoming tour, Kylie said:

“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.”

How to Snap Up Tickets

Tickets go on sale at 10am on Friday, September 27. Fans should head to official ticket platforms to grab their spot for what promises to be an unforgettable tour.

This Tension tour follows Kylie’s dazzling summer performance at the British Summer Time Festival in Hyde Park and her headline residency at Las Vegas’ Voltaire nightclub.

With her global tour set to light up 2025, Kylie Minogue is gearing up for another iconic chapter in her legendary pop career.

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