Lewis Capaldi announces comeback tour after Glastonbury return

Lewis Capaldi has announced a tour of the UK and Ireland following his emotional comeback at Glastonbury.

Capaldi, who has Tourette’s, last performed at the festival in 2023 when he lost his voice and experienced pronounced tics.

The Scottish singer decided to take two years away from the spotlight to deal with his mental health.

Now he is set to perform September shows in Sheffield, Aberdeen, Glasgow, London, Manchester, Birmingham, Nottingham, Cardiff and Dublin.

The 28-year-old, from Bathgate, West Lothian, said the arena gigs would be his only dates in Europe this year.

Pre-sale tickets will be available on Tuesday 8 July before general sale starts at 09:00 on Thursday 10 July.

Capaldi’s previous appearance on the Pyramid Stage ended in difficult and emotional circumstances.

The audience ultimately stepped in to help him finish his final song in a gesture of affection, solidarity and support.

A few days later, he announced he was retreating from the spotlight to get his “physical and mental health in order” and “adjust to the impact” of his Tourette’s diagnosis.

But on Friday, Capaldi was revealed as the name behind the mysterious “TBA” slot on the main stage at the Glastonbury festival in Somerset.

The star’s name flashed up on the video screen behind the stage to a huge roar of support.

Capaldi strolled onto the stage, took in the view and raised a peace sign to the sky.

“Second time’s a charm on this one,” he told the crowd during his performance.

“I just wanted to come and finish what I couldn’t finish last time.”

The short set went off without a hitch and featured the first live performance of his new single Survive.

It was released on Friday and details his efforts to overcome his struggles.

The Brit Award winner ended with Someone You Loved, which had brought his 2023 set to an abrupt close.

“I couldn’t sing this song two years ago. I might struggle to finish it today for different reasons,” he said, tearing up again.

“My name is Lewis Capaldi and I’m [expletive] back, baby.”

Capaldi has only made limited public appearances over the last two years.

But in May, he stepped out to perform at smaller shows in Scotland, including a surprise appearance for a mental health charity fundraiser in Edinburgh.

Both of his albums went to number one in the UK, and his 2018 single Someone You Loved topped charts around the world.

It went on to become the fourth most streamed song of all time, with almost four billion listens on Spotify.

On Saturday Capaldi surprised fans on Saturday at the OpenAir St Gallen festival in Switzerland.

He pulled out of a show there two years previously due to his health struggles.

Capaldi posted on social media: “Had to come back and make it up to you all.”