Lily Allen Unveils ‘West End Girl’ U.K. Tour Dates

English musician Lily Allen has revealed plans for a major U.K. tour next March, her first series of live concerts since 2019. The announcement was made on Instagram this Thursday, coming just days after the surprise release of her new album "West End Girl," which is her first complete studio album in six years.

The tour will bring her theatrical style to stages across the country, including Glasgow, Liverpool, Birmingham, Sheffield, Newcastle, Manchester, Nottingham, Cambridge, Bristol, and Cardiff. A notable highlight will be two nights at the iconic London Palladium, a venue with a storied history dating back to 1910 that has featured performances by legends such as Judy Garland and The Beatles. This marks a major comeback for Allen, whose last significant tour promoted her 2018 record "No Shame."

Tickets will be available to the general public starting November 7 at 10 a.m. local time. Fans can currently register on the artist’s official website for early presale access. VIP bundles are expected as well, typically including premium seats and exclusive memorabilia, though full specifics have yet to be confirmed. According to industry expert Mark Davies, "Premium ticket options have become a financial cornerstone for touring artists, allowing them to offset rising production costs while rewarding their most loyal supporters."

Allen first broke through in the mid-2000s with her sharp, observational pop anthems like "Smile" and "The Fear," establishing a reputation for blending catchy melodies with candid social commentary. Her new album, "West End Girl," released last Friday, continues this tradition, with many listeners interpreting its raw lyrics as reflections on her separation from David Harbour, the "Stranger Things" star. While Allen has cautioned against viewing the album as purely autobiographical, tracks such as "Pussy Palace," "Sleepwalking," and "Madeline" have sparked intense online discussion for their emotional directness.

The critical reception has been overwhelmingly positive. Variety’s lead music critic Chris Willman called it an immediate contender for album of the year, noting, "It’s the thrill of hearing a master storyteller who appears to reveal everything right away—and then keeps the revelations flowing. Not since the Boston Tea Party in 1773 has a spill been this enormous, or this satisfying." Music industry analyst Sarah Chen added, "Allen’s decision to return with such a personal record underscores how artists are increasingly using albums to shape their own public stories—a strategy that strongly connects with listeners today."