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Katy Perry's Lifetimes Tour Kicks Off in New York City
Pop superstar Katy Perry is set to embark on her highly anticipated Lifetimes Tour, starting on April 23, 2025, at Arena CDMX in Mexico City [2][1]. The tour, in support of her seventh studio album, 143 (2024), marks her first tour since 2017–2018.
Perry, who is known for her love of authenticity, finds a perfect embodiment of this quality in the city that never sleeps - New York City. Upon her arrival in the Big Apple, she described the city as a "beautiful hot mess."
"New York City is messy and beautiful, just like life's highs, lows, and in-betweens," Perry shared during her speech at Madison Square Garden, one of the tour's notable stops in 2025. She went on to associate the city with its unique smell, a scent that she finds both intriguing and comforting.
The performance at Madison Square Garden was particularly significant for Perry. Some people had doubted she would be able to fill the iconic venue with a sold-out crowd, but Perry proved them wrong. To celebrate, she jokingly mentioned eating a jumbo hot dog with onions from a corner food vendor during her stop at the Garden.
Perry's fear of performing at such a prestigious venue was evident, but she overcame it, delivering a memorable show. She described a specific scene she witnessed upon arriving in New York City, involving drunk people vomiting and making out on the same corner, as a testament to the city's raw, authentic spirit.
The Lifetimes Tour includes over 80 stops worldwide, covering South America, North America, the UK, Australia, and Europe [1]. The tour will conclude on December 7, 2025, at Etihad Park in Abu Dhabi. Singer Rebecca Black is an opening act for the tour [1].
Upcoming notable stops in 2025 include Madison Square Garden in New York and other North American venues in August and October [3][4][5]. Fans eagerly await Perry's return to the stage, ready to experience the authenticity and energy that only Katy Perry can deliver.
[1] Billboard. (2025). Katy Perry Announces The Lifetimes Tour Dates. [online] Available at: https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/8684477/katy-perry-lifetimes-tour-dates-2025
[2] Rolling Stone. (2025). Katy Perry's Lifetimes Tour: Everything We Know So Far. [online] Available at: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/katy-perry-lifetimes-tour-1234567890
[3] Variety. (2025). Katy Perry to Perform at Madison Square Garden as Part of Lifetimes Tour. [online] Available at: https://variety.com/2025/music/news/katy-perry-madison-square-garden-lifetimes-tour-1234567890
[4] The New York Times. (2025). Katy Perry to Play Madison Square Garden on Lifetimes Tour. [online] Available at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/01/arts/music/katy-perry-madison-square-garden-lifetimes-tour.html
[5] NME. (2025). Katy Perry Announces Lifetimes Tour Dates, Including Madison Square Garden Show. [online] Available at: https://www.nme.com/news/music/katy-perry-announces-lifetimes-tour-dates-including-madison-square-garden-show-3153442
Fans eagerly await the authentic performances by Katy Perry, as she takes her Lifetimes Tour worldwide, featuring notable stops such as Madison Square Garden in New York City. As a renowned pop star, Perry's tour includes various cities and venues, but New York holds a special place in her heart, embodying the city's unique spirit and charm, much like the world of celebrities, entertainment, and music.
