Summary
- The Canadian rapper will perform across 13 European cities between July and September 2025, with PARTYNEXTDOOR as support
- Tour begins with three consecutive headline performances at London's Wireless Festival in mid-July
- General ticket sales commence June 6, with presales starting June 4 through LiveNation and DrakeRelated
The Toronto-based artist has confirmed a series of arena performances across Europe for summer 2025, marking his return to the region after a six-year absence. The tour, titled $ome $pecial $hows 4 U, spans three months and includes stops in major cities from the UK to Germany.
PARTYNEXTDOOR, the OVO Sound signee, will serve as the primary support act throughout the European leg. The collaboration extends their recent joint work and provides fans with performances from both artists on the same bill.
Drake's European return begins at London's Wireless Festival, where he will headline three consecutive nights from July 11-13 at Finsbury Park. Each performance will feature distinct setlists, with additional appearances from Summer Walker, Burna Boy, and Vybz Kartel alongside PARTYNEXTDOOR. The festival marks his first UK appearance since 2019.
Following the London dates, the tour moves to Birmingham's Utilita Arena for two nights on July 20-21, then continues to Manchester's Co-op Live venue for performances on July 25-26. The European portion launches in Amsterdam at the Ziggo Dome on July 30-31.
The continental schedule includes multiple-night residencies in several cities. Antwerp, Zurich, and Cologne each receive single performances, while Stockholm, Copenhagen, Milan, Paris, Berlin, Munich, and Hamburg host two-night runs. The tour concludes in Hamburg on September 23.
Ticket purchasing begins with presales on June 4, available through official channels. General sales open June 6 via LiveNation and DrakeRelated platforms. Start times differ by market, requiring buyers to check local venue information for specific release schedules.
The announcement follows Drake's recent collaborative album with PARTYNEXTDOOR and represents his most extensive European touring commitment in recent years. The arena-focused approach allows for intimate settings compared to stadium shows, with venues ranging from 10,000 to 20,000 capacity across the scheduled cities.
$ome $pecial $hows 4 U - UK/EU 2025 Tour Dates:
July 2025
- July 20: Birmingham, UK - Utilita Arena
- July 21: Birmingham, UK - Utilita Arena
- July 25: Manchester, UK - Co-op Live
- July 26: Manchester, UK - Co-op Live
- July 30: Amsterdam, Netherlands - Ziggo Dome
- July 31: Amsterdam, Netherlands - Ziggo Dome
August 2025
- August 7: Antwerp, Belgium - Sportpaleis
- August 11: Zurich, Switzerland - Hallenstadion
- August 15: Cologne, Germany - Lanxess Arena
- August 16: Cologne, Germany - Lanxess Arena
- August 21: Stockholm, Sweden - Avicii Arena
- August 22: Stockholm, Sweden - Avicii Arena
- August 24: Copenhagen, Denmark - Royal Arena
- August 25: Copenhagen, Denmark - Royal Arena
- August 29: Milan, Italy - Unipol Forum
- August 30: Milan, Italy - Unipol Forum
September 2025
- September 7: Paris, France - Accor Arena
- September 8: Paris, France - Accor Arena
- September 11: Berlin, Germany - Uber Arena
- September 12: Berlin, Germany - Uber Arena
- September 16: Munich, Germany - Olympiahalle
- September 18: Munich, Germany - Olympiahalle
- September 22: Hamburg, Germany - Barclays Arena
- September 23: Hamburg, Germany - Barclays Arena
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