Dallas, October 2, 2025
News Summary
Dua Lipa returned to the stage in Dallas for her first concert in three years as part of her Radical Optimism Tour. Approximately 18,000 fans attended this energetic performance at the American Airlines Center, featuring a two-hour setlist of 22 songs including new hits and a tribute cover to Kelly Clarkson. The show was filled with stunning visuals, choreography, and crowd engagement, marking a successful kick-off for her tour in the city.
Dallas
Dua Lipa performed at the American Airlines Center in Dallas for the first time in three years. The concert was part of her Radical Optimism Tour and marked the first of a two-night stop, with the performance featuring an energetic atmosphere and approximately 18,000 fans in attendance.
Key details
Opening and set
Dua Lipa opened the concert with the song “Training Season.” Her set included a total of 22 songs spanning approximately two hours, and the setlist featured songs from her latest album, Radical Optimism, including “Break My Heart,” “Levitating,” and “Don’t Start Now.”
Special performances
She paid tribute to local artists by covering Kelly Clarkson’s “Since U Been Gone” during the show. The performance included a mix of new material and established hits drawn from the album and past releases.
Production and staging
The concert included impressive stage elements such as choreography, pyrotechnics, smoke, lasers, and multiple confetti blasts. The concert’s visuals included a variety of edited video clips and costume changes, showcasing the spectacle of the performance.
Dua Lipa’s backing band consisted of seven members, along with 14 dancers. These elements combined to support a high-energy show with continuous movement and visual transitions.
Audience engagement and reception
The performance featured an energetic atmosphere with approximately 18,000 fans in attendance. Fans were noted to be dancing and singing along throughout the performance, and the show included active crowd interaction. Dua Lipa made a point to engage with fans, taking time to walk among them for photos and conversations.
She expressed her gratitude to the audience. The performance was well received by critics and fans alike, highlighting Dua Lipa’s growth and stage presence.
Context and related events
This concert followed Dua Lipa’s recent pop-up shop at Kettle Art Gallery in Deep Ellum, which featured exclusive merchandise and immersive experiences related to her album. The American Airlines Center stop was the first of two nights in the city as part of the wider Radical Optimism Tour.
What to know at a glance
- Location: American Airlines Center, Dallas
- Tour: Radical Optimism Tour
- Attendance: approximately 18,000 fans in attendance
- Opening song: “Training Season”
- Set: 22 songs; spanning approximately two hours
- Band and dancers: backing band of seven members and 14 dancers
- Notable cover: Kelly Clarkson’s “Since U Been Gone”
- Production: choreography, pyrotechnics, smoke, lasers, and multiple confetti blasts
- Related event: pop-up shop at Kettle Art Gallery in Deep Ellum
FAQ
Where did Dua Lipa perform?
Dua Lipa performed at the American Airlines Center in Dallas for the first time in three years.
What tour was the concert part of?
The concert was part of her Radical Optimism Tour and marked the first of a two-night stop.
How many fans attended the show?
The performance featured an energetic atmosphere with approximately 18,000 fans in attendance.
What song did Dua Lipa open with?
Dua Lipa opened the concert with the song “Training Season.”
How long was the set and how many songs were performed?
Her set included a total of 22 songs spanning approximately two hours.
Did she perform any covers?
She paid tribute to local artists by covering Kelly Clarkson’s “Since U Been Gone” during the show.
What production elements were used?
The concert included impressive stage elements such as choreography, pyrotechnics, smoke, lasers, and multiple confetti blasts.
Who performed on stage with Dua Lipa?
Dua Lipa’s backing band consisted of seven members, along with 14 dancers.
How did Dua Lipa interact with the audience?
Dua Lipa made a point to engage with fans, taking time to walk among them for photos and conversations.
Did she comment on the night?
She expressed her gratitude to the audience.
Event features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Attendance | approximately 18,000 fans in attendance |
| Opening song | “Training Season” |
| Set | 22 songs; spanning approximately two hours |
| Band and dancers | Backing band of seven members; 14 dancers |
| Notable cover | Kelly Clarkson’s “Since U Been Gone” |
| Production | Choreography, pyrotechnics, smoke, lasers, and multiple confetti blasts |
| Visuals | Variety of edited video clips and costume changes |
| Related event | Pop-up shop at Kettle Art Gallery in Deep Ellum with exclusive merchandise and immersive experiences |
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HERE Resources
Kettle Art Hosts Dua Lipa Pop-Up Store in Dallas
Additional Resources
- Dallas Observer: Dua Lipa Concert Review
- Star-Telegram: Concert Details
- D Magazine: Cover Songs by Dua Lipa
- Billboard: Concert Cover Performances
- Cleveland.com: Dua Lipa Ticket Information
- Wikipedia: Dua Lipa
- Google Search: Dua Lipa Radical Optimism Tour
- Google Scholar: Dua Lipa Concerts
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Dua Lipa
- Google News: Dua Lipa Concert Dallas
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