Kendrick Lamar and SZA Set the Stage for a Historic UK Stadium Tour
Fans craving the return of live music have a reason to celebrate—Kendrick Lamar and SZA just dropped priority tickets for their Grand National UK stadium tour, sending the internet into a frenzy. It's their first time teaming up for stadiums on this scale, and the anticipation is through the roof. If you're still hoping to score tickets, the clock is ticking: general sales began on February 14, but pre-sales drew huge crowds and snapped up many of the most accessible options fast.
Lamar and SZA have lined up an electric run across the UK, locking in shows at Cardiff's Principality Stadium on July 19, London's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for two nights on July 22 and 23, and Glasgow's Hampden Park on July 8. These aren’t your average concerts—the duo are serving up reserved seating for those who want the best views, standing tickets for the die-hard fans who love the pit atmosphere, plus a premium hospitality package for those looking for a touch of luxury. But if you need accessible tickets, you might be out of luck—those sold out in a flash during the early bird window.
Getting there? Big Green Coach has come on board with carbon-neutral coach packages from several UK cities, offering fans a stress-free ride straight to each stadium. It’s a move that's already gaining popularity, both for the convenience and for being an eco-friendly option.
What to Expect: Guests, Records, and Setlists
This isn’t just any stadium tour; the guest lineup alone reads like a festival. DJ Mustard will be firing up the crowd as the opening act, and fans can expect appearances from the likes of Baby Keem, Doja Cat, and Lizzo throughout the run. Lamar and SZA are both known for shaking things up with their setlists: Kendrick has been mixing in iconic Anita Baker covers, while SZA is adding unexpected tributes to other artists—making each night feel fresh and unpredictable.
The tour itself kicked off in Minneapolis on April 19, 2025, and it’s already making hip-hop history. One of the early stops, Seattle, set a staggering record: $14.8 million in ticket sales from over 60,000 fans, now the city’s highest-grossing hip-hop show ever. Those kinds of numbers highlight just how much demand there is for this joint tour.
Once the UK and European shows wrap up on August 9 in Stockholm, each artist plans to branch out with solo performances in Australia and Latin America. If you want to catch Kendrick and SZA together in these stadiums, this summer’s UK gigs are your golden ticket. With demand peaking and lineups packed with chart-toppers, this tour is shaping up as a milestone for live music—and hip-hop—in Europe.
