Cliff Richard Announces Major 2025 Tour as He Celebrates 85th Birthday
British Music Legend Returns to the Stage
Sir Cliff Richard is thrilled to announce a series of highly anticipated live shows for 2025, with performances in Australia/NZ and UK, offering fans a chance to witness one of Britain’s most celebrated performers in a live setting and celebrate his 85th Birthday, ending in the iconic London’s Royal Albert Hall. The announcement marks a significant moment for the music icon whose career has spanned eight decades.
The Can’t Stop Me Now Tour 2025
The Can’t Stop Me Now Tour 2025 will take place in November and December 2025, with 18 dates spanning Australia, New Zealand and the UK. Next year will mark 12 years since Australian and New Zealand audiences have seen Cliff Richard live in concert. The tour begins in Perth before travelling to Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane, then continuing to Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch in New Zealand.
Opening at Cardiff’s Utilita Arena on Sunday 30 November, the singer – who will be 85 – visits Birmingham (2 December), Brighton (4 December), and Bournemouth (6 December), before it concludes with back-to-back performances at London’s Royal Albert Hall on 8 and 9 December. Fans will be treated to a setlist packed with timeless classics, including hits such as “Living Doll,” “We Don’t Talk Anymore,” “Devil Woman,” and many more.
A Remarkable Legacy in Music
As one of the greatest hitmakers in British music history, Cliff Richard has sold in excess of 250 million records worldwide, securing his place among the best-selling artists of all time. He remains the only artist to achieve UK Top 5 albums across eight consecutive decades, a remarkable feat recognised by the Official Charts Company.
Since his debut in 1958 with “Move It!”, Sir Cliff has delivered a string of chart-topping hits, including 14 number-one singles and seven number-one albums, cementing his legacy as a pop legend. Beyond his musical achievements, Sir Cliff is widely admired for his charitable work, which earned him a knighthood in 1995—the first pop star ever to receive such an honour.
Significance for Fans and Music History
These 2025 performances offer fans a rare opportunity to see one of music’s all-time greats in concert at the age of 85. For many fans, this tour represents a once-in-a-lifetime chance to experience live performances from an artist who has defined British pop music for generations. The tour demonstrates Sir Cliff’s enduring energy and connection with audiences worldwide, proving that true musical talent transcends age and generations.