Overview

• Smith returned to live performance after more than two decades with the inaugural ‘An Evening with Will Smith’ show at the Starlite Occident Festival in Marbella.
• He paused the concert to unveil his Academy Award for The Method Williams and thanked the audience for giving him his first chance to celebrate the win.
• The multimedia production featured a high-energy rap opener, career retrospective visuals and nods to The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, including an Uncle Phil tribute and Carlton dance.
• Smith connected with younger audience members through a TikTok trend-inspired ‘Anxiety’ performance and an audience sing-along.
• The tour concept originated at the 2024 Starlite Gala and additional European dates are planned following the successful Marbella debut.