British pop icon Sophie Ellis-Bextor is set to light up Newcastle’s O2 City Hall on Sunday, 25 May 2025, as part of her biggest-ever UK headline tour. This 15-date tour celebrates over two decades of her illustrious music career, featuring a blend of her classic hits and new material.
Event Details:
- Date: Sunday, 25 May 2025
- Venue: O2 City Hall, Newcastle
- Doors Open: 6:30 PM
- Tickets: Available via Ticketmaster and the venue box office
Fans can expect a dynamic setlist that spans Sophie’s career, including chart-toppers like “Murder on the Dancefloor”, “Groovejet (If This Ain’t Love)”, and “Take Me Home (A Girl Like Me)”. The tour also showcases her latest single, “Freedom of the Night”, released on 18 October 2024, which serves as the lead single from her forthcoming eighth studio album, Perimenopop, scheduled for release on 12 September 2025.
Sophie is no stranger to the North East, having built a strong connection with local crowds over the years. She made a memorable appearance at Hardwick Festival in 2024, where she delivered a feel-good, glittering set packed with disco anthems that had festival-goers dancing into the night. Sophie has also graced the stage at O2 City Hall Newcastle in previous years, always drawing a loyal crowd eager for her signature mix of pop glamour and dancefloor nostalgia.
Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s career began in the late 1990s as the lead singer of indie rock band Theaudience. She gained prominence with her collaboration on “Groovejet (If This Ain’t Love)” in 2000, which topped charts across Europe. Her debut solo album, Read My Lips (2001), was certified double platinum in the UK. Over the years, she has released several albums, including Shoot from the Hip (2003), Trip the Light Fantastic (2007), Make a Scene (2011), Wanderlust (2014), Familia (2016), and Hana (2023).
In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Sophie entertained fans with her Kitchen Disco live streams, leading to the release of the compilation album Songs from the Kitchen Disco in 2021. Her music experienced a resurgence in popularity when “Murder on the Dancefloor” was featured in the 2023 film Saltburn, introducing her work to a new generation of listeners.
Known for transforming any venue into a dance party, Sophie’s live shows are brimming with theatrical energy, sequins, and sass. Expect a packed dancefloor, confetti moments, and that unmistakable Sophie Ellis-Bextor warmth that makes her gigs feel like a party with an old friend.
This tour promises an evening of dance-pop excellence, combining nostalgia with fresh sounds. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience Sophie Ellis-Bextor live in Newcastle.