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Dua Lipa's Tour Features 56 Surprise Covers, Local Stars

10/17/2025

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Dua Lipa's Radical Optimism Tour has included 56 surprise song covers, inspired by her May 2024 performance with Chris Stapleton at the ACM Awards.
Each night features a cover related to the local city or country, often performed with local artists, which Lipa finds nerve-wracking, especially for songs in various languages.
Special guests like Lenny Kravitz and Chaka Khan have joined her on stage, and she hints at a potential album of covers but remains non-committal.
The tour is set to conclude on December 5, 2024, in Mexico City.

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Dua Lipa's Radical Optimism Tour has included 56 surprise song covers, inspired by her May 2024 performance with Chris Stapleton at the ACM Awards.
Each night features a cover related to the local city or country, often performed with local artists, which Lipa finds nerve-wracking, especially for songs in various languages.
Special guests like Lenny Kravitz and Chaka Khan have joined her on stage, and she hints at a potential album of covers but remains non-committal.
The tour is set to conclude on December 5, 2024, in Mexico City.