Lewis Capaldi announces comeback tour after two-year hiatus over health issues as he celebrates Glastonbury triumph
Lewis Capaldi made an emotional return to Glastonbury on Friday, two years after his performance was cut short by Tourette’s syndrome symptoms.
The 28-year-old Scottish singer took to the Pyramid Stage for a 35-minute set, telling the crowd: “Second time’s a charm on this one.”
Fighting back tears, Capaldi said: “I won’t say too much up here today as if I do I might start crying, but I can’t thank you enough for coming here and being with me.”
He performed hits including Before You Go, Grace, Hold Me While You Wait and Bruises.
The crowd chanted “Oh Lewis Capaldi” before he began his set, which had been listed as “TBA” on the festival’s website.
Fans joined him in singing Someone You Loved, the same song they helped him complete in 2023.
Following his triumphant festival appearance, Capaldi has announced a UK and Ireland tour for September 2025.
The tour will include 10 dates across major venues, with two Scottish shows planned for Aberdeen’s P&J Live on September 11 and Glasgow’s OVO Hydro on 13 September.
The singer confirmed on Instagram: “About time I got back to work… hope to see you out there.” He added that these would be his “only shows” in the UK, Ireland and Europe this year.
Other tour dates include two nights at London’s O2 Arena on September 17 and 18, plus performances in Sheffield, Manchester, Birmingham, Nottingham and Cardiff. The tour concludes at Dublin’s 3Arena on September 29.
Pre-sale tickets go on sale on July 8 at 9am, with general sale beginning on July 10.
Capaldi’s new single, Survive is heading for his sixth number one single, according to the Official Charts.
The emotional comeback track has knocked Ed Sheeran’s Sapphire off the top spot after just 48 hours of release.
The Official Charts reported that Capaldi is “currently leading by just over 3,000 chart units after 48 hours of release.”
The ranking is based on preliminary sales and early streaming reports as of June 29.
The song, released at midnight on June 26, has been described as a “brutally honest track that addresses mental health challenges of self-doubt and despair.”
It features lyrics including: “Most nights I fear that I’m not enough, I’ve had my share of Monday mornings when I can’t get up.”
Capaldi took a two-year hiatus to focus on his health after struggling with Tourette’s syndrome during his 2023 Glastonbury performance.
The condition causes sudden, repetitive sounds or movements and while there is no cure, treatment can help manage the tics, according to the NHS.
Introducing his new song at Glastonbury, he became visibly emotional, saying: “The last two years haven’t been the best for me, it’s been difficult at times.” He added: “This has been my f**ing goal, to get back here.”
The singer reflected: “I really missed doing this for the last two years, it’s been difficult at times to think that maybe this wouldn’t ever happen again.” He tearfully told the crowd: “Two years ago I wasn’t sure if I’d ever do this again, but I’m back baby!”