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‘Europe, you ready?’ Usher announces London shows

Usher has announced that he’ll be performing in London next year.

The news follows the R&B star‘s successful Super Bowl half-time show earlier this month, after which he married his partner Jenn Goicoechea in Las Vegas.

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BALMAIN FALL/WINTER WOMEN'S SHOW FRONT ROW, Espace Champerret, Paris, France, Île-de-France, France - 28 Feb 2020
Jenn Goicoechea, Usher

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(L-R) Jenn Goicoechea and Usher in 2020. Pic: Matteo Prandoni/BFA.com/Shutterstock

Aside from eight shows in Paris in 2023, it will be the first time he’s toured Europe since his UR Tour in 2015.

The 45-year-old singer will play three dates at London’s O2 arena in April 2025 followed by concerts in Berlin, Paris and Amsterdam.

He’ll then tour America, visiting cities including Texas, Vegas, Chicago and Los Angeles.

Speaking about the tour, Usher said: “Europe, you ready? After the epic experience at the Super Bowl and the huge demand for shows across North America, I’m happy to announce I’m coming your way as well – for shows in London, Paris, Amsterdam and Berlin.

“This tour is both a celebration of the past 30 years and a glimpse into the future. We are just getting started!”

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This year marks 30 years since the release of his debut, self-titled album in 1994.

News of Usher’s Europe tour comes just days after his Super Bowl half-time performance at Allegiant Stadium, with over 100 million people watching around the world as the San Francisco 49ers took on the Kansas City Chiefs.

Usher and Alicia Keys. Pic: Mark J Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports/Reuters
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Usher and Alicia Keys. Pic: Mark J Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports/Reuters

Usher and Lil John perform together. Pic: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports/Reuters
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Usher and Lil John perform together. Pic: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports/Reuters

His headline slot featured appearances from stars including Alicia Keys, HER, Jermaine Dupri, Lil Jon and Ludacris.

Usher recently ended a two-year Las Vegas Strip residency where he performed Usher: My Way at the Park MGM.

He has also just released his first solo album in eight years, and is scheduled to kick off a 24-city US tour titled Past Present Future in August.