Global pop phenomenon Katy Perry has announced that she will bring her brand of excitement to audiences once more through an upcoming arena tour across Lifetimes’ U.K. In the course of a summer tour in 2025, Perry will perform at some of the main venues located across the United Kingdom. In another twist, all money raised from ticket sales will be donated towards grassroots music venues.
Named after Perry’s newly released single Lifetimes, the tour promises an emotional and dynamic experience. Known for visually spectacular performances, Perry teased fans with promises of cutting-edge stage design, costume changes, and setlist that, on one hand, would recapture her chart-topping hits, and on the other, feature fresh material from her forthcoming album.
According to an official statement, Perry stated that she has a deep connection with smaller music venues, where she honed most of her skills in the early stages of her career. “Grassroots venues are the lifeblood of the music industry. Without them, artists like me wouldn’t have had a platform to grow, experiment, and connect with fans in those intimate, magical ways,” she said. “This tour is my way of giving back and ensuring the next generation of artists has the same opportunities I did.”
All proceeds from the Lifetimes tour will go to the Grassroots Music Venue Alliance (GMVA), which works to save and restore independent live music spaces across the United Kingdom. The GMVA said it welcomed Perry’s move, deeming it “a monumental effort that shines a spotlight on the urgent need to protect these cultural gems.
The tour will start in the O2 Arena in London and continue to major cities such as Manchester, Glasgow, and Birmingham. Tickets are set to go on sale December 1, with Perry promising affordable pricing to ensure that she is accessible to fans from all walks of life.
Fans and industry insiders alike have lauded the initiative, with many praising Perry for using her platform to make a tangible difference. Social media has been abuzz with excitement, with the hashtag #KatyLifetimesTour trending worldwide.
With anticipation building, Perry’s Lifetimes U.K. tour is shaping up to be more than just a series of concerts. Here’s an opportunity to celebrate this power of music that unites people while securing the survival of spaces where it all begins.
