Dua Lipa returned to her home city in spectacular style as she kicked off her Radical Optimism tour at Wembley Stadium. Performing in front of over 70,000 fans, the British-Albanian pop star dazzled with a high-energy set featuring bold choreography, vibrant visuals, and numerous costume changes. The night included her latest material, alongside crowd-pleasers like New Rules, Be the One, and Dance the Night, before welcoming a surprise guest — Jamiroquai frontman Jay Kay — for a rendition of Virtual Insanity.
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From the outset, Lipa appeared visibly moved by the occasion. After opening with Training Season, she told the crowd it was “surreal” to be performing at Wembley, especially on the 10th anniversary of her first London gig to just 350 people. “It means the absolute world to me that you’re here tonight,” she said, describing the night as “really, really special”. Midway through, she stepped down from the stage to interact with fans, posing for photos and soaking in the atmosphere before launching into These Walls.
She then introduced the track that “started everything” — Hotter Than Hell — explaining it was the song that got her signed and changed her life. Later, Lipa paid tribute to Jamiroquai’s Jay Kay, calling him “a trailblazer for British music” and someone who had inspired her greatly. Their duet marked one of the evening’s highlights, with the audience erupting in response to the surprise collaboration.
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As the concert drew to a close, Lipa returned to her breakthrough hits, reaffirming her place as one of Britain’s most influential pop artists. With three Grammy Awards, multiple BRITs, and a headlining slot at Glastonbury under her belt, her impact on the UK music scene continues to grow. Recently confirmed as the UK’s most-played artist for the second time by PPL, and newly engaged to actor Callum Turner, Lipa’s star shows no sign of fading.
