Overview

• Opening night at the United Center on Sept. 5 played to a sold-out crowd with a 22-song set that blended Radical Optimism material with signature hits including “Training Season” and “Houdini.”
• Chaka Khan, a Chicago native, made a surprise appearance to perform “Ain’t Nobody” with Lipa during the tour’s U.S. kickoff.
• At the second Chicago show, Lipa continued her city-specific tributes by covering Earth, Wind & Fire’s “September.”
• The production featured immersive visuals and staging, including a tidal-wave video backdrop, a curved multi-loop stage, multiple costume changes, and tight choreography.
• The U.S. itinerary includes major markets such as Boston, Atlanta, New York, Miami, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Seattle, with upstart singer Cil opening all dates before the tour moves to South America.