Olivia Dean is preparing to launch the biggest tour of her career, with a global arena run kicking off in April 2026 following a breakthrough year that includes a Grammy Award win.
The British singer will open The Art of Loving Live tour in Glasgow on 22 April 2026, before taking the show across Europe, North America, Australia and New Zealand, wrapping up in Auckland on 17 October. The tour includes six sold-out nights at London’s O2 Arena, confirming her rapid rise from theatres to arenas.
Speaking to Harper’s Bazaar, Dean reflected on the scale of the moment.
“Professionally, I’m really excited for my tour to be in arenas, which is crazy. We have sold out four nights at the O2 in London, which I can’t quite believe, that’s a lot of people.”
She added:
“I can’t wait to really soak in that moment though.”
Arena tour dates expand due to demand
Originally announced in August 2025, the tour has continued to grow, with two additional London dates added, bringing her O2 total to six nights. In total, more than 50 shows are scheduled across multiple continents.
The tour follows the release cycle of her recent work and a run of high-profile live appearances that have steadily increased demand for tickets.
Balancing touring with downtime
Despite the intensity of arena touring, Dean said she plans to protect quieter moments while on the road.
“I’ll spend my days off in London with slow mornings, listening to Diana Ross and Tina Turner, and then visiting an exhibition at a gallery,” she said.
“This year, I’m excited to learn more recipes, too.”
Grammy win caps breakthrough year
Dean’s comments come shortly after she won Best New Artist at the 2026 Grammy Awards, beating fellow nominees Lola Young, Alex Warren, Addison Rae, Sombr and Leon Thomas. The win has helped push her profile further internationally ahead of the tour.
Fans can expect full production arena shows throughout the run, with tickets for many dates already sold out or limited.
