Addison Rae announces dates for her first ever headlining tour
Addison Rae, the former TikTok star turned singer, has revealed the dates for her first-ever headlining world tour, which will support her debut album, Addison. The tour, titled "The Addison Tour," will launch on August 26, 2025, at the National Stadium in Dublin, Ireland, before heading to several European cities including Manchester, London, Paris, and Berlin. Rae will then cross the Atlantic for North American performances, starting on September 22 in Austin, Texas. The final stop in North America will be on October 19 at The Wiltern in Los Angeles.
Rae's album Addison, which was released earlier this month, debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 chart. The singer hosted an exclusive listening event in New York City on June 5, where fans were given an early preview of tracks from the album, including 'Fame Is a Gun' and 'Diet Pepsi.' She performed several songs live for the first time at the event.
Pre-sales for The Addison Tour will begin on June 18 at 10 a.m. local time, with general ticket sales starting on June 20. For more details on the tour, fans can visit Rae's official website
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