On Sunday night, Drake launched his $ome $pecial $ongs 4 UK EU Tour with the first of three shows at Birmingham’s Utilita Arena. The five-time Grammy winner opened with the live debut of “GIMME A HUG,” setting the tone for an electrifying night packed with fan favorites like “Headlines,” “Teenage Fever,” “Controlla,” and “In My Feelings.”
Halfway through the set, fellow Canadian artist PARTYNEXTDOOR joined Drake onstage to perform tracks from their joint project $ome $exy $ongs 4 U, including “CN TOWER” and “DIE TRYING.” The surprise collab energized the crowd, with both artists showcasing their chemistry and catalogue.
Drake returned solo for a powerful final stretch that featured “Rich Baby Daddy,” “Hotline Bling,” and “NOKIA,” before closing with the emotional “Yebba’s Heartbreak.”
The tour opener follows Drake’s three-night takeover at Wireless Festival in London, where he brought out a staggering lineup of surprise guests including Lauryn Hill, Giveon, Bryson Tiller, J Hus, and Skepta.
This marks Drake’s first UK and EU tour since 2019’s Assassination Vacation Tour and follows a string of sold-out shows in Australia and North America. The tour resumes tomorrow with another show in Birmingham before heading to cities like Manchester, Amsterdam, Milan, and Berlin.
For tickets and full dates, visit livenation.com.
$OME $PECIAL $HOWS 4 UK EU 2025 DATES:
Sun Jul 20 – Birmingham, UK – Utilita Arena
Mon Jul 21 – Birmingham, UK – Utilita Arena
Wed Jul 23 – Birmingham, UK – Utilita Arena
Fri Jul 25 – Manchester, UK – Co-op Live
Sat Jul 26 – Manchester, UK – Co-op Live
Mon Jul 28 – Manchester, UK – Co-op Live
Wed Jul 30 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggo Dome
Thu Jul 31 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggo Dome
Sat Aug 02 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggo Dome
Mon Aug 04 – Manchester, UK – Co-op Live
Thu Aug 07 – Antwerp, Belgium – Sportpaleis
Mon Aug 11 – Zurich, Switzerland – Hallenstadion
Tue Aug 12 – Zurich, Switzerland – Hallenstadion
Fri Aug 15 – Cologne, Germany – Lanxess Arena
Sat Aug 16 – Cologne, Germany – Lanxess Arena
Mon Aug 18 – Cologne, Germany – Lanxess Arena
Thu Aug 21 – Stockholm, Sweden – Avicii Arena
Fri Aug 22 – Stockholm, Sweden – Avicii Arena
Sun Aug 24 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Royal Arena
Mon Aug 25 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Royal Arena
Fri Aug 29 – Milan, Italy – Unipol Forum
Sat Aug 30 – Milan, Italy – Unipol Forum
Mon Sep 01 – Milan, Italy – Unipol Forum
Tue Sep 02 – Milan, Italy – Unipol Forum
Sun Sep 07 – Paris, France – Accor Arena
Mon Sep 08 – Paris, France – Accor Arena
Thu Sep 11 – Berlin, Germany – Uber Arena
Fri Sep 12 – Berlin, Germany – Uber Arena
Sun Sep 14 – Berlin, Germany – Uber Arena
Tue Sep 16 – Munich, Germany – Olympiahalle
Thu Sep 18 – Munich, Germany – Olympiahalle
Fri Sep 19 – Munich, Germany – Olympiahalle
Mon Sep 22 – Hamburg, Germany – Barclays Arena
Tue Sep 23 – Hamburg, Germany – Barclays Arena