Katy Perry is storming back onto the global stage with her highly anticipated Lifetimes Tour, set to commence April 23, 2025, at Arena CDMX in Mexico City. This marks Perry’s triumphant return to touring after a seven-year hiatus following her Witness: The Tour, which concluded in 2018.
After a seven-year break, pop megastar Katy Perry brings her electrifying stage presence back to fans worldwide with the Lifetimes Tour.
The ambitious new tour, supporting her seventh studio album *143*, will traverse more than 40 venues across multiple continents before concluding at Etihad Park in Abu Dhabi on December 7, 2025.
The tour’s geographic scope is impressive, with performances scheduled at iconic venues including Madison Square Garden in New York, Palau Sant Jordi in Barcelona, and Movistar Arena in Madrid. Perry’s team has strategically selected large-capacity arenas throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Middle East, signaling confidence in the pop star’s continued global appeal.
Madison Square Garden alone will host multiple dates spanning September through November 2025, highlighting the anticipated demand in major markets. Fans attending the August 11 show at Madison Square Garden can look forward to Rebecca Black as a special guest performer.
Ticket pricing, however, has raised eyebrows among some fans. Prices vary dramatically by location, with European venues commanding up to $400 for standard seating. Even the most affordable North American tickets start around $152, while premium floor seats and VIP packages—which may include meet-and-greet opportunities—command substantially higher prices.
Third-party resellers on various marketplaces have further inflated these figures, prompting questions about accessibility for average fans.
The concerts themselves promise to deliver the theatrical spectacle Perry is known for, marketed as “like Disneyland on Wheels.” A notable innovation is the “Choose Your Own Adventure” segment, where audiences select songs via QR codes, creating unique experiences at each venue.
This interactive element allows fans to hear surprise performances of catalog favorites like “Not Like the Movies” and “The One That Got Away,” alongside new material from *143* and established hits like “Roar” and “Firework.” Initial reports indicate immense popularity for the tour, with shows in Asian markets like Hangzhou and Shanghai selling out within one minute of tickets becoming available.
Perry has also leveraged streaming platforms to build anticipation for the tour, with special behind-the-scenes content available on Spotify and YouTube Music. The star has implemented an effective pre-save campaign for tour-related content to boost engagement and create buzz before each concert date.
Major sponsors including Chase and Lexus are supporting the tour, offering various perks to their customers at select venues, while services like SpotHero and CLEAR aim to streamline the concert experience.
