Concert recap: Dua Lipa’s “Radical Optimism” US tour

Dua Lipa’s “Radical Optimism” US tour was a high-energy spectacle featuring elaborate production, intricate choreography, and a blend of hits and new songs from her latest album.

Here are a few key highlights from the tour before the US leg comes to a close on October 16th at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle.

Beginning November 7th Dua Lipa takes her tour to South America for an additional 11 shows.

Surprise guests & city-specific covers:

Chicago, USA: Performed ‘Ain’t Nobody’ with Chaka Khan and ‘September’ with Earth, Wind & Fire.
Boston, USA: Performed ‘I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing’ by Aerosmith and Donna Summer’s ‘Bad Girls’.
Atlanta, USA: Covered ‘Hey Ya!’ by Outkast and TLC’s ‘No Scrubs’.
New York City, USA: Collaborated with Alicia Keys on ‘No One’, performed ‘One Way or Another’ by Blondie, and featured guest appearances by Nile Rodgers of Chic and Lenny Kravitz.
Miami, USA: Performed Miami Sound Machine’s ‘Conga’ and Ariana Grande’s ‘One Last Time’.
Dallas, USA: Covered ‘Since U Been Gone’ by Kelly Clarkson and collaborated with Leon Bridges on ‘Beyond’.
Los Angeles (Inglewood), USA: Performed ‘The Chain’ by Fleetwood Mac, the Mamas & the Papas’ ‘California Dreamin’, and collaborated with Lionel Richie on ‘All Night Long’ and Gwen Stefani on ‘Don’t Speak’.
San Francisco, USA: Covered ‘Piece of My Heart’ by Big Brother and the Holding Company and collaborated with Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day on ‘Wake Me Up When September Ends’.

Average setlist:

Training Season

End of an Era

Break My Heart

One Kiss

Whatcha Doing

Levitating

These Walls

Maria

Illusion

Physical

Electricity