With rumours swirling and tension mounting among fans, Kylie Minogue has finally announced details of her 17th studio album and 2025 world tour.
The Aussie chart-topper will release ‘Tension II’ – a sequel to her 2023 LP ‘Tension’ – on October 18, with the lead single Lights Camera Action arriving on Friday, September 27.
LOVERS …. TENSION II … The sequel with NINE new tracks will be yours on October 18th! 🩶🩵🩶 Get ready for your close up … Lead single coming September 27th … LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION 💡📸🎬 But wait! There's more ….https://t.co/3R3ZhXDJeJ pic.twitter.com/cdSkGnDnXK
— Kylie Minogue (@kylieminogue) September 19, 2024
“The Tension era has been so special to me… I can’t possibly let it be over just yet! Welcome to ‘Tension II’,” said the Padam Padam hitmaker in a statement.
Also included are the recent collaborations: Edge Of Saturday Night with The Blessed Madonna, My Oh My with Bebe Rexha and Tove Lo, and Midnight Ride with Orville Peck.
‘Tension II’ is out October 18 and available to pre-order from Kylie’s Official Store.
Tracklist: Kylie Minogue – Tension II
1. Lights Camera Action
2. Taboo
3. Someone For Me
4. Good As Gone
5. Kiss Bang Bang
6. Diamonds
7. Hello
8. Dance To The Music
9. Shoulda Left Ya
10. Edge Of Saturday Night (with The Blessed Madonna)
11. My Oh My (with Bebe Rexha & Tove Lo)
12. Midnight Ride (with Orville Peck & Diplo)
13. Dance Alone (with Sia)
In addition to the LP, Kylie will hit the road for the first time in six years next spring, with a run of global tour dates launching in Australia before heading to Asia and finally the UK in May.
More countries and dates to be announced over the coming weeks, including Europe and North and South America.
Kylie said: “I am beyond excited to announce the TENSION TOUR 2025. I can’t wait to share beautiful and wild moments with fans all over the world, celebrating the Tension era and more!
“It’s been an exhilarating ride so far and now, get ready for your close up because I will be calling Lights, Camera, Action… and there will be a whole lot of Padaming!”
Tickets for the UK dates will go on general sale at 10am BST on Friday, September 27 and are available here. The full list of UK dates is below.
MAY 2025
16 – OVO Hydro, Glasgow
17 – Utilita Arena, Newcastle
19 – AO Arena, Manchester
22 – M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool
23 – Utilita Arena, Sheffield
26 – The O2, London
27 – The O2, London
30 – Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham
31 – bp pulse LIVE, Birmingham
