Global pop icon Kylie Minogue brought her electrifying ‘Tension’ world tour to an emotional close in North America on Friday 2 May 2025, with a sold-out show at Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena.
Performing hits from across her four-decade career, the 56-year-old superstar expressed deep gratitude and nostalgia as she wrapped up the US and Canada leg of her historic arena tour — her first ever across North America.
“I get very emotional thinking about this”
Kylie, known for timeless anthems like Can’t Get You Out of My Head, Spinning Around, and Padam Padam, told the packed L.A. crowd:
“Here we are in 2025 and I get to be on a world tour with these beautiful humans… And I get very emotional thinking about this… that I’ve… it’s been a lifetime and sometimes it just amazes me. So very, very grateful.”
Ending the night with her fan-favourite track Love at First Sight, Kylie thanked fans for their unwavering support through the decades and praised the energy in the arena:
“Thank you so much for being here, for your beautiful energy, for being here for me in all different times of my career. For being there for each other!”
She also paid tribute to her crew and production team, adding:
“This has been an incredible run. We’ve loved it. So thank you.”
With a cheeky wink to her longtime supporters, she added:
“I’ve got some old friends here tonight. Look at me now!”
From Australia to the world: Kylie’s Tension Tour hits five continents
The Tension world tour kicked off in Perth, Australia, before heading to Asia in March. Kylie then performed 16 shows across the US and Canada, drawing glowing reviews and massive crowds. Next, she’s set to headline shows across Europe, before moving to South America in August, including three concerts in Mexico.
By the end of the tour, Kylie Minogue will have performed nearly 70 shows across more than 25 countries and five continents, cementing her status as a true global pop phenomenon.
Why Kylie Minogue’s Tension Tour is a must-see global event
Kylie’s Tension era has reignited her global stardom, with chart-topping singles and viral success thanks to TikTok-fuelled hits like Padam Padam. Her Las Vegas residency in 2023 sold out in minutes, and this world tour marks a triumphant return to the global stage.
As she prepares to take Europe and South America by storm, fans can expect powerhouse vocals, dazzling visuals, fierce fashion, and unforgettable pop moments, proving once again why Kylie Minogue remains one of music’s most enduring and beloved icons.
