Dua Lipa’s Tour Kicks Off with a Total Vibe

Dua Lipa rolled into Chicago like a glittery hurricane, launching the U.S. leg of her Radical Optimism World Tour at the United Center on September 5, 2025. The 30-year-old British pop queen had the sold-out crowd eating out of her hand with a 22-song setlist that was pure fire. Rocking bold, colorful outfits, she belted out bangers from her latest album, Radical Optimism, with “Houdini” getting everyone hyped. The energy in that arena? Electric. Dua owned the stage like she was born for it. But hold up—just when you thought the night couldn’t get crazier, she dropped a surprise that had jaws on the floor and made this show one for the history books.

Chaka Khan Crashes the Party and Steals Hearts

Halfway through the set, Dua pulled a wild card and brought out the Chaka Khan—yes, the funk legend herself! Picture Dua in a sparkly black coat with feathered sleeves, vibing next to Chaka as they tore into “Ain’t Nobody” from 1983. The crowd lost it. Like, phones were out, screams were deafening, and the whole place felt like it was about to levitate. Their mix of Dua’s slick pop swagger and Chaka’s soulful groove was straight-up magic, and X was flooded with clips of the moment going viral. Oh, and this isn’t Dua’s first rodeo with music royalty—she’s shared stages with Neil Finn in New Zealand and Jamiroquai in London. The woman knows how to bridge eras, making every music nerd in the crowd feel seen and heard.

The Radical Optimism Tour Keeps the Party Going

Dua’s Radical Optimism tour, tied to her third album, is pulling in crowds like nobody’s business. After a second Chicago show on September 6, she’s hitting up Boston, Atlanta, New York, Miami, Dallas, L.A., San Francisco, and Seattle. Every stop is a promise of more jaw-dropping moments and bold tunes. The 2024 album’s already got chart-toppers, proving Dua’s a global pop force. But what makes this tour next-level? Her knack for mixing fresh hits with epic collabs makes you feel like you’re part of something huge. Fans are already buzzing about what she’ll pull off next, because this tour’s serving up live music with a side of pure, unfiltered joy.