Popstar Kylie Minogue has announced her biggest world tour in more than a decade, and a sequel to her comeback album Tension. The 13 tracks on Tension II will be released on 18 October, with the global tour kicking off in her home country Australia in February, before swinging through Asia and the UK.
The tour will open next year in Minogue’s home country, Australia, before heading to Asia and eventually reaching the UK in May. More countries and dates are expected to be announced over the coming weeks, including shows in Europe, North and South America.
In a statement, the pop icon said she is "beyond excited" to be "celebrating the Tension era and more" with fans.
"There will be a whole lot of Padaming," she said, a reference to her viral, Grammy-winning 2023 single Padam Padam.
Minogue, 56, will be taking songs from her 2023 album Tension – such as her chart-topping summer anthem “Padam Padam” – on the road. She will release Tension II, a brand new collection of 13 dance tracks next month on 13 October. On the forthcoming record are nine brand new Kylie studio songs, plus her latest dance hit “Edge of Saturday Night” with American DJ The Blessed Madonna and collaborations with Bebe Rexha, Tove Lo, and Sia.
Speaking about the Tension tour, Minogue said in a statement: “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!”
Tickets for the UK dates will go on general sale at 10am Friday 27 September. You can find available seats on Ticketmaster at that time.
The UK dates include shows in Glasgow, Newcastle, Sheffield, Nottingham, and Birmingham, as well as two nights at London’s O2 arena.
Audiences are likely in for a treat. In The Independent’s four-star review of Minogue’s recent July show at British Summer Time festival in Hyde Park, Adam White wrote that her performance was both sensual and pleasantly cheesy – a huge reminder of Minogue’s undeniable cool.
“Minogue is open, overjoyed, and emotional from the off. Barely a quarter of the set has passed before she scrambles to the back of the stage to mop up a tear,” wrote White.
The UK dates announced for the 2024 Tension tour are:
16 May 2025, Glasgow, OVO Hydro
17 May, Newcastle, Utilita Arena
19 May, Manchester, AO Arena
22 May, Liverpool, M&S Bank Arena
23 May, Sheffield, Utilita Arena
26 May, London, The O2
27 May, London, The O2
30 May, Nottingham, Motorpoint Arena
31 May, Birmingham, bp pulse LIVE
Tickets for the UK dates will go on general sale at 10am Friday 27 September. For more information, visit Minogue’s site here.
Tension II: Album Details and Tracks
Kylie Minogue has announced a new album and 2025 world tour in support of her latest album, Tension. The pop star will roll out Tension II, a brand new collection of 13 songs, on October 18 via BMG. Joining Minogue on the upcoming LP are Sia, Orville Peck, Diplo, the Blessed Madonna, Bebe Rexha, and Tove Lo.
Its lead single, “Lights Camera Action,” doesn’t come out until September 27, but you can check out the tracklist below in the meantime.
Tension II:
01 Lights Camera Action 02 Taboo 03 Someone for Me 04 Good as Gone 05 Kiss Bang Bang 06 Diamonds 07 Hello 08 Dance to the Music 09 Shoulda Left Ya 10 Edge of Saturday Night [ft. The Blessed Madonna] 11 My Oh My [ft. Bebe Rexha and Tove Lo] 12 Midnight Ride [ft. Orville Peck and Diplo] 13 Dance Alone [ft. Sia]
Tour Dates for the Tension Era
Kylie Minogue’s “Tension” era is bringing her on the road in 2025. The “Tension” tour will begin in Australia and hit several major cities before it moves on to Asia, the UK, and North America.
Kylie Minogue:
02-15 Perth, Australia - RAC Arena 02-18 Adelaide, Australia - AEC Arena 02-20 February Melbourne, Australia - Rod Laver Arena 02-21 Melbourne, Australia - Rod Laver Arena 02-26 Brisbane, Australia - Brisbane Entertainment Centre 03-01 Sydney, Australia - Qudos Bank Arena 03-02 Sydney, Australia - Qudos Bank Arena 03-10 Bangkok, Thailand - TBA 03-12 Tokyo, Japan - TBA 03-15 Kaohsiung, Taiwan - TBA 03-17 Manila, Philippines - TBA 05-16 Glasgow, Scotland - OVO Hydro 05-17 Newcastle, England - Utilita Arena 05-19 Manchester, England - AO Arena 05-22 Liverpool, England - M&S Bank Arena 05-23 Sheffield, England - Utilita Arena 05-26 London, England - The O2 05-27 London, England - The O2 05-30 Nottingham, England - Motorpoint Arena 05-31 Birmingham, England - BP Pulse Live
A Global Pop Icon on the Rise
The renewed critical attention and greater commercial success for Tension and its lead single, especially compared with recent efforts, led to some calling last year a comeback moment for the star. Kylie Minogue has been a global pop icon for decades, and she continues to evolve and surprise her fans. With a new album and world tour on the horizon, Minogue is showing no signs of slowing down. It looks like the “Tension” era is just getting started.
This past year, Kylie won the prestigious Global Icon Award at the 2024 BRIT Awards, a testament to her lasting impact on the music industry. In addition to her successful career in music, she has also starred in several films and has been a spokesperson for various causes. She was also the first headliner at the nightclub Voltaire, a venue at the Venetian Resort in Las Vegas, in November 2023. The star has also been embraced by a new generation of fans thanks to the viral success of “Padam Padam,” which has become a Pride anthem on TikTok and other social media platforms. The song’s popularity has led to a resurgence in Minogue’s career, proving that her music can transcend generations.
Minogue’s influence is undeniable. She is a true pop icon, and her fans can’t wait to see what she does next.
