In a poignant announcement that left fans both heartbroken, Adele has revealed she will be stepping away from live performance for “an incredibly long time” after concluding her upcoming ten-date Las Vegas residency. This decision comes at the end of an acclaimed residency in Munich that has seen the singer play to a packed-out purpose-built 80,000 seat arena.
Adele announced her decision at the end of her tenth and final Munich show at the Messe München arena. The series of ten concerts, which was rearranged from last year due to illness, marked her triumphant return to mainland Europe, a stage she hadn’t graced since 2016. She told the crowd of her upcoming run of ten shows in Las Vegas, and explained: “After that, I will not see you for an incredibly long time.” The announcement was met with dismayed cries from the crowd.
Reflecting on her journey, Adele shared candidly with the audience, “I’m not the most comfortable performer, I know that, but I am very fucking good at it. And I have really enjoyed performing for nearly three years now, which is the longest I’ve ever done and probably the longest I’ll ever do.” “I have spent the last seven years building a new life for myself, and I want to live it now,” she added.
Throughout her Munich residency, Adele took moments to express her gratitude and admiration for her fans and fellow artists. She also praised rising star Chappell Roan, calling her “absolutely amazing” and noting, “She’s got, like, seven fucking brilliant songs.”
In a touching moment, Adele also confirmed her engagement to sports agent Rich Paul, sharing her joy with the audience. She even treated fans to a rare performance of her 2008 hit ‘Chasing Pavements,’ a song she hadn’t sung live in seven years. Her shows were filled with personal touches, including pausing a set to stream the Paralympic women’s 100m Olympic races.
Her debut album, 19, released in 2008, quickly catapulted her to fame with hits like “Chasing Pavements” and “Make You Feel My Love”. Adele’s soulful voice and earnest lyrics resonated with audiences worldwide. Her follow-up album, 21, released in 2011, became one of the best-selling albums of the 21st century, featuring iconic tracks such as “Rolling in the Deep” and “Someone Like You”.
Adele’s success continued with subsequent albums 25 and 30, solidifying her status as one of the best-selling music artists of all time. Known for her powerful mezzo-soprano vocals and emotional depth, Adele has won numerous awards, including 16 Grammy Awards and an Academy Award
