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Lana Del Rey’s UK Stadium Tour Opens to Mixed Reactions in Cardiff

Featuring a Southern Gothic set, the opening show drew mixed reactions over its late start alongside hologram segments.

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Overview

  • Del Rey’s Principality Stadium stage featured a Southern Gothic design with a life-size house, surrounding trees, a pond and candlelit accents.
  • She arrived on stage more than 20 minutes late and delivered a roughly 90-minute set of 15 to 17 songs, prompting some fans to question the show’s duration given high ticket prices.
  • The setlist blended older hits like "Young and Beautiful" and "Summertime Sadness" with new tracks such as "Stars Fell on Alabama" and "57.5", plus covers of Tammy Wynette’s “Stand By Your Man” and John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads.”
  • Several performances—including “Norman F---ing Rockwell” and “Arcadia”—relied on hologram projections and pre-recorded vocals, drawing criticism from attendees seeking a fully live experience.
  • Critics awarded the show four stars for its emotive vocals and striking production design as the tour moves on to Glasgow, Liverpool, Dublin and two nights at London’s Wembley Stadium.