In June, Kylie Minogue told Grazia that she wasn't ready to hit the pause button, and boy did she mean it. The Australian pop icon has just announced that she is hitting the road next year on her Tension tour and already fans are chomping at the bit to get their hands on tickets.
Kylie, 56, announced the tour on Instagram, writing to her 3.1 million followers across the globe, 'TENSION TOUR [sic]. You have no idea how hard it has been to keep all the planning and preparation from you [sic]. But it’s time and I. CAN’T. WAIT! For more info head to Kylie.com … See you sooonn!!'
The Loco-Motion songstress will open the Tension tour on her home turf, Australia, in February, before heading to Asia and then finishing off with nine dates in the UK.
How to get Kylie Minogue presale tickets
UK fans, if you want to get your hands on presale tickets for Kylie's Tension tour, the first step is heading to her official website, Kylie.com. From there, navigate to 'view live dates' and click on 'presale information'.
You must preorder Kylie's album, Tension II, from Kylie's store in order to receive presale access to her upcoming tour dates. Prices start from £9 for a limited edition coral cassette, then it's £12.99 for the Tension II CD, and the top end is £73.99 for the CD, exclusive limited edition transparent turquoise vinyl, crystal clear vinyl and coral cassette. Tension II is released next month, on 18 October.
According to the website, you will receive presale information from 10am BST on Tuesday 24 September. If you pre-ordered the album before Kylie's tour announcement, you will also be sent the presale information at this time.
When is the presale for Kylie Minogue's Tension tour?
Once you've received your presale information on Tuesday 24 September, the actual presale will take place the following day, Wednesday 25 September, at 10am BST.
Where can I purchase tickets for Kylie Minogue's Tension tour?
Once you have your presale information, you will be able to try for tickets on Ticketmaster on Wednesday 25 September at 10am BST.
When is the general sale for Kylie Minogue's Tension tour?
If you don't get presale access to Kylie's Tension tour, you can try to get tickets in the general sale on Ticketmaster on Friday 27 September at 10am BST.
Kylie Minogue's Tension tour dates 2025
Friday 16 May – Glasgow, OVO Hydro
Saturday 17 May – Newcastle, Utilita Arena
Monday 19 May – Manchester, AO Arena
Thursday 22 May – Liverpool, M&S Bank Arena
Friday 23 May – Sheffield, Utilita Arena
Monday 26 May – London, O2 Arena
Tuesday 27 May – London, O2 Arena
Friday 30 May – Nottingham, Motorpoint Arena
Saturday 31 May – Birmingham, bp pulse Live
Kylie Minogue Tension tour prices
The exact price of tickets has not been confirmed, but you can expect them to range from £76 to £189.
Millie Payne is a News and Entertainment Writer for Grazia. She has specialised in showbiz interviews, features, articles and roundups for over three years and loves combining her love for writing, talking and all things popular culture.