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Lizzie Edmonds

Usher announces London O2 dates following success of his Super Bowl half-time show

Usher has announced a major European tour following his successful Super Bowl half-time show. 

The R&B star, 45, on Tuesday announced he will tour Europe from April 2025.

Other than eight shows in Paris in 2023, the star has not played in Europe since 2015.

He will play three dates at London’s O2 arena in April 2025 followed by concerts in Berlin, Paris and Amsterdam.

He is then touring in America, visiting Texas, Vegas, Chicago and Los Angeles among other cities. 

Speaking about the tour, Usher said: “Europe, you ready? After the epic experience at the Super Bowl and the huge demand for shows across North America, I’m happy to announce I’m coming your way as well - for shows in London, Paris, Amsterdam and Berlin. 

“This tour is both a celebration of the past 30 years and a glimpse into the future. We are just getting started!"

This year marks 30 years since the release of his debut, self-titled album in 1994.

The announcement comes just days after the star’s highly successful halftime performance at the Apple Music Super Bowl LVIII.

He brought out fellow musicians Alicia Keys, Lil Jon and Ludacris to perform during his hit-heavy headline slot.

The Texan-born musician kicked off his electric performance at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Sunday 11 February with 2004 track Caught Up as the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs faced off.

During the 13-minute set, he performed favourites from his catalogue, including Bad Girl, U Got It Bad, Burn and Love In This Club, with a marching band in tow.

Keys was the first guest to make a surprise appearance to sing a segment of If I Ain’t Got You while wearing a red sparkly jumpsuit and playing a red bespoke piano, before cuddling up with Usher to duet on their 2004 hit My Boo.

Ahead of the performance, Usher also announced his latest album titled Coming Home.

He has recently closed his two-year, 100-show, Vegas residency - called My Way: The Las Vegas Residency.

Usher also reportedly married his long-term partner Jenn Goicoechea in Vegas just hours after the game ended.

Tickets will go on sale on February 22 at midday at usherworld.com

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