Dua Lipa brought her Radical Optimism tour to Anfield tonight for the second of two back-to-back shows
Dua Lipa was visibly awe-struck during her performance at Anfield Stadium tonight as she witnessed the Kop erupting in song as she launched into her iconic single One Kiss. The popstar took to the stage in Liverpool on Wednesday, June 25 as part of her Radical Optimism tour.
On the final night of Dua’s back-to-back shows at the home of the Reds, she opened with Training Season, before End of an Era, followed by Break My Heart and then the unofficial Liverpool FC anthem One Kiss. During her Anfield set tonight, Dua took a moment to bask in the applause from excited fans, before asking everyone in the stadium a question.
She said: “Liverpool, how are you feeling?” before singing One Kiss, with the whole crowd singing along to every single word. The Kop was especially lively during her performance of the hit track, with the entire stand dancing and joining in the party atmosphere.
Dove Cameron is one of the official Radical Optimism tour supporting acts. The singer rose to fame for role as twin characters Liv and Maddie in the eponymous Disney Channel comedy series, as well as her leading role in the network’s Descendants film franchise.
Joining her tonight was Alessi Rose, an indie-pop singer who served as the opening act for Noah Kahan’s 2024 tour, with songs including ‘Say Ur Mine’ and ‘Hate This Part’.
The UK leg of the tour kicked off at Wembley Stadium for two nights on June 20 and 21. Dua surprised her fans when she was joined by special guest Jay Kay to perform his band Jamiroquai’s 1996 hit ‘Virtual Insanity’.
Dua ramped up the excitement when she brought out Brat artist Charli XCX for the second show for a joint rendition of ‘360’. Addressing the audience, she said: “So for this next song, I thought I’d bring a friend out. And let me tell you, she is the biggest brat.”
The singer’s Radical Optimism album was released in May last year through Warner Records. It debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart and surpassed one billion streams on Spotify in June 2024.
Posting on social media after her recent Wembley Stadium shows, Dua said: “2 SOLD OUT NIGHTS AT WEMBLEY STADIUM! I can hardly believe it. These were the most special, unforgettable shows I’ve ever done!
“I’m overwhelmed with gratitude. For this journey. For every single person who’s stood by me, believed in me, sung with me, danced with me, and shared in this dream.
“Thank you from the bottom of my heart to the incredible team on stage and behind the scenes who pour so much love and work into making this possible. I truly couldn’t have done this without you.”
Before her first Liverpool show last night, Dua said: “Anfield night one tonight! Let’s gooooooooooo baby!!!!!” with fans rushing to the comments to share their excitement. Among the fans commenting on her post were Liverpool brothers Nick and Sean Ryan who run city clubnight Sh*t Indie Disco.
They said: “See you there Dua! Going to be an unreal crowd!”
Since rising to fame, the singer and songwriter has developed a strong affinity with the city. The chart-topping Londoner performed at the opening ceremony for the 2018 Champions League final between Liverpool FC and Real Madrid.
In recent seasons her hit single One Kiss, with fellow ‘honorary Scouser’ DJ Calvin Harris, has become an unofficial Liverpool FC anthem. Recently, crowds at the Liverpool FC victory parade erupted into the chorus of the song when DJ Calvin put it on.
