Dua Lipa has officially closed the chapter on her Radical Optimism Tour, marking the end of one of the most defining eras of her career with a heartfelt Instagram post shared on December 6. Reflecting on the 18-month journey, the pop star thanked her global fanbase and the team that helped bring the tour to life. “What a life. What a joy,” she wrote. “Thank you Radical Optimism for the most fulfilling year and a half. 92 shows since last May ~ around the world with the very, very best. Thank you Mexico City for your love and energy and for having us for 3 nights. Grateful beyond belief. Still digesting ~ might take me a sec… but for now thank you and I love you so much. RADICAL OPTIMISM FOREVER.”
Her message arrived just hours after delivering one of the tour’s most emotional finales. On December 5, Lipa wrapped her third headlining world tour at Estadio GNP Seguros in Mexico City. As a surprise tribute, she performed a cover of Selena Quintanilla’s “Amor Prohibido,” honoring the Tejano icon and the enduring influence of Mexican music.
The Radical Optimism Tour, launched in November 2024 in Singapore, supported Lipa’s third studio album and quickly became her most successful tour to date. Across 78 shows and multiple festival appearances—including ZFIC, I-Days Milano, and her own Sunny Hill Festival—the production evolved into a four-act spectacle themed around the classical elements. The setlist blended tracks from Radical Optimism with standout hits from her debut album and Future Nostalgia, while the wardrobe featured custom looks from the Attico, Chanel, Jean Paul Gaultier, Valentino, and Balenciaga.
Throughout the tour, Dua delivered her signature stage presence, high-energy performances, and instinctive connection with audiences. Commercially, the tour was a major milestone. According to an early report from Billboard, it generated more than $112 million across its first 44 shows, making it the highest-grossing tour of her career.
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