Katy Perry, the renowned pop superstar, has made a remarkable announcement. She will be donating £1 for every ticket sold during her forthcoming UK arena tour. This initiative showcases her commitment to supporting the UK grassroots music community.

Katy Perry's Tour Brings Hope and Support to Music Venues

Tour Announcement and Highlights

Katy Perry's Lifetimes Tour is set to grace the UK in October 2025. The tour will feature a career-spanning run of live shows, including all her beloved hits. It kicks off in Glasgow at the OVO Hydro on October 7 and continues through various cities like Manchester, Sheffield, Birmingham, and concludes at London's O2 Arena on October 13. This tour follows the successful announcement of additional shows in Australia due to overwhelming demand, with the original June 2025 dates selling out quickly. In recent days, three more shows in Mexico in April 2025 were also announced after the first three sold out within an hour. Perry expressed her excitement, saying, "I'm so incredibly chuffed to bring The Lifetimes Tour to the UK! I can't wait to have a big sing along of all the songs you love and more! It's going to be a giant dance party and everyone's invited."This tour holds great significance as it not only allows fans to enjoy Perry's music but also contributes to the preservation of UK grassroots music venues.

Donation Initiative and Its Impact

Perry has pledged to donate £1 from every ticket sold to the Music Venue Trust. This UK charity plays a crucial role in protecting, securing, and improving grassroots music venues. The funds received will directly go into initiatives that support the UK grassroots music community, bringing more great new music to different towns and cities. Perry emphasized, "I'm proud to donate £1 from every ticket on the UK leg of the Lifetimes Tour to Music Venue Trust so that venues like The Water Rats and Scala, where I played my first UK shows, can continue to usher in the next generation of music talent."Mark Davyd, the CEO of Music Venue Trust, expressed gratitude, saying, "We want to say a huge thank you to Katy and her team for stepping up to support grassroots music venues, artists, and promoters. The contribution from these shows will keep venues open, get new and emerging artists out on tour, and enable promoters to bring the best in new music to our communities."

Katy Perry's MTV Comeback

Last month, Katy Perry made a spectacular return to the MTV stage after a long hiatus. As a five-time VMA winner, she accepted the 2025 Video Vanguard Award and performed a career-spanning medley of her biggest hits. This event was a significant moment in her career and further solidified her status as a music icon.The UK tour dates are as follows:October07 | OVO Hydro — Glasgow08 | AO Arena — Manchester10 | Utilita Arena — Sheffield11 | Utilita Arena — Birmingham13 | The O2 — London