It was a soft Friday evening in late June when Lewis Capaldi stepped onto the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury, the golden light catching the edge of his denim jacket and the roar of the crowd meeting him like an old friend. Just two years earlier, this same festival had been the backdrop for one of the most emotionally raw moments in modern music memory—a performance cut short by Capaldi’s visible struggle with Tourette’s syndrome, a condition he’d only recently revealed publicly. That appearance ended with thousands singing for him when he couldn’t continue. The world watched not with criticism, but with overwhelming compassion.
Fast forward to 2025, and the story couldn’t be more different.
Capaldi’s return to Glastonbury was, in a word, triumphant. Without fanfare or even official announcement, he surprised the crowd with a 35-minute set that felt less like a show and more like a soulful reunion. Opening with “Before You Go,” the Scottish singer-songwriter found his stride with grace and gratitude. There was humour, there was swearing—of course—and there were tears, especially when he introduced his brand-new single, “Survive,” with a heartfelt nod to his struggles. “The last two years haven’t been the best for me,” he admitted. “But this has been my f***ing goal—to get back here doing this.”
The performance felt symbolic, not just of recovery, but of reclamation. He closed with “Someone You Loved,” the very song that had once left him stranded onstage, this time finishing it strong as the crowd stood in a unified hush. It wasn’t just a great set—it was the sound of a man returning to himself.
Capaldi’s time away from the spotlight began in 2023 after the whirlwind success of his first two albums took a toll on his mental health. He revealed his Tourette’s diagnosis, cancelled the remainder of his tour, and retreated from public life, choosing instead to focus on recovery. But even while quiet, he remained close to the hearts of fans. His return in 2025 was gently paced: small, phone-free shows in intimate Scottish venues, a slow roll-out of new material, and the release of “Survive”—a stirring ballad that quickly climbed to number one in the UK charts. The track, co-written with RØMANS, speaks with Capaldi’s signature vulnerability, offering a message of perseverance without polishing away the pain.
And now, as if to solidify this new chapter, Lewis Capaldi is hitting the road once more.
This September, he embarks on a major UK and Ireland arena tour—his first since 2022. Beginning in Sheffield on September 7th and wrapping in Dublin on the 29th, the tour promises not only a return to his biggest hits, but a celebration of everything he’s been through to reach this moment. Fans can expect the raw emotion that defines his music, but also the humour, honesty, and self-deprecation that make Capaldi one of the most uniquely human figures in pop today.
This isn’t about perfection—it never was. It’s about connection. Capaldi’s story reminds us that vulnerability isn’t weakness; it’s a kind of strength. And this time, when he steps onstage, he’s not just performing songs. He’s telling a story of survival—and inviting the rest of us to sing along.