With dates in the UK, Europe, and North America, soul singer Alicia Keys had planned to set off on tour back in June. However, this was unfortunately cancelled before it began due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Yesterday, on 15th July, the artist announced the new dates, which are confirmed to run throughout summer and autumn 2021.
Keys took to Twitter to reveal the news, explaining that all tickets will remain valid, but if required, fans can request a refund from the point of purchase. Despite some sadness in her tone, she ended the statement on an uplifting note: “Sending u so much love & light. Can’t wait to rock with u soon! Missing u!”
My world tour will be rescheduled to 2021. Your ticket will be honored for the new date. If u can’t make it you’ll be able to request a refund. For more info visit https://t.co/l8YsclsOkQ Sending u so much love & light Can’t wait to rock with u soon! Missing u! pic.twitter.com/Fqa3evfEe6
— Alicia Keys (@aliciakeys) July 15, 2020
There are three UK dates in total, taking place in Manchester, Birmingham, and London, at the O2 Arena, as well as numerous cities in Europe. The news comes as no surprise as all live music events have been cancelled or postponed for the time being, in the interest of safety.
In the meantime, fans can look forward to Keys’ first album in four years, titled ‘Alicia’ and featuring recent single ‘Perfect Way To Die’, released in June. Initially, the album was due for release in March 2020, but it was postponed when the coronavirus began to spread. While the new release date has not been revealed, it is confirmed that ‘Alicia’ will be shared later this year.
Further singles which have been released so far are ‘Time Machine’, ‘Underdog’, ‘Show Me Love’ featuring Miguel, and ‘Good Job’. Keys has also taken part in NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts, performing four of her original songs including 2001 hit ‘Fallin’. The singer also created a moving video for the BET Awards, making an incredible statement for the #BlackLivesMatter movement with ‘Perfect Way To Die’.
Check out all the new UK & European tour dates below.
03/06/2021 – 3Arena – Dublin, Ireland
06/06 – Arena – Manchester, UK
09/06 – O2 Arena – London, UK
10/06 – Utilita Arena – Birmingham, UK
12/06 – Sportpaleis – Antwerp, Belgium
15/06 – Ericsson Globe – Stockholm, Sweden
16/06 – Spektrum – Oslos, Norway
18/06 – Barclaycard Arena – Hamburg, Germany
19/06 – Mercedes-Benz Arena – Berlin, Germany
21/06 – Sap Arena – Mannheim, Germany
24/06 – Tauron Arena – Krakow, Poland
25/06 – O2 Arena – Prague, Czech Republic
30/06 – Wizink Centre – Madrid, Spain
04/07 – Palau Sant Jordi – Barcelona, Spain
05/07 – Arkéa Arena – Bordeaux, France
07/07 – Accor Arena – Paris, France
09/07 – Lanxess Arena – Cologne, Germany
13/07 – Hallenstadion – Zurich, Switzerland
14/07 – Olympiahalle – Munich, Germany
