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Olivia Dean Kicks Off Global Tour, Skips Chart-Topper
23 Apr
Summary
- Olivia Dean launched her global 'The Art of Loving' tour in Glasgow.
- The tour debut featured new songs, classic covers, and album tracks.
- A major collaboration hit was notably absent from the setlist.
Olivia Dean launched her extensive "The Art of Loving" global tour in Glasgow, Scotland, on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. The opening night at the OVO Hydro arena signals the start of her most significant venue performances to date.
The U.K. leg of the tour includes multiple nights at London's O2 Arena and shows in Manchester and Dublin. During the Glasgow debut, Dean performed her sophomore album in its entirety, alongside other fan favorites from her previous release, "Messy."
Attendees were treated to live debuts of new songs from "The Art of Loving" and a rendition of Curtis Mayfield's classic "Move On Up." Notably, the collaboration "Rein Me In," which has held the number one spot on the U.K. Singles Chart for eight weeks, was not part of the setlist.
The tour's U.K. leg continues with another Glasgow performance before heading to North America in July 2026.
