Zayn Malik is officially hitting the road for the first time as a solo artist! The former One Direction member, who embarked on his solo career back in 2015, has announced his highly anticipated solo headlining tour, aptly named the Stairway to the Sky Tour. This marks a major moment for the 31-year-old singer, as it will be his first solo tour since leaving the globally famous boy band.
Zayn made the exciting announcement during a recent appearance on The Late Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. During the show’s monologue, Zayn made a surprise entrance from behind the curtain, sporting a cool black leather jacket while holding a coffee mug and a note. In a playful moment, he took over Jimmy’s laptop and played his new single “Stardust” from his latest album, Room Under the Stairs.
Jimmy Fallon then read the note aloud, which revealed the big news to the audience. “Hey Jimmy, great to see you, mate,” the note began. “I’m going on my first-ever tour this autumn. So maybe when you’re done picking apples with your buds, you can come check out my Stairway to the Sky Tour across the U.S. and UK.” The playful announcement created quite a buzz, as fans have been eagerly awaiting this moment.
The Stairway to the Sky Tour will take Zayn through 11 cities across the U.S. and the U.K. The tour kicks off in San Francisco on October 23, 2024, before making stops in major cities like Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York City. The North American leg will wrap up on November 2 in New York, and then Zayn will head to the U.K. for the second half of the tour. He’s scheduled to perform in cities like Edinburgh, Manchester, and London, before concluding the tour in Newcastle.
Fans will have the opportunity to secure their tickets early, with presales starting Thursday, September 19. Additional presale opportunities will be available throughout the week, giving eager concertgoers several chances to grab their seats before the general sale begins on Saturday, September 21, at 11 a.m. local time. Tickets will be available on Zayn’s official website, inzayn.com, which will likely see a flood of visitors as fans rush to secure their spots.
This tour marks an important step in Zayn’s solo career. After leaving One Direction, he released several successful albums, but live performances have been relatively rare. Now, with the Stairway to the Sky Tour, fans will finally get the chance to see him perform his solo hits live. With songs like “Stardust” from his newest album, alongside fan favorites from his earlier records, the setlist promises to deliver an unforgettable experience.
As Zayn embarks on this new chapter, excitement continues to build. His return to the stage as a solo artist is a long-awaited moment, and fans across the U.S. and U.K. are ready to welcome him back with open arms. This autumn is shaping up to be a memorable one for Zayn Malik fans!
Check out the Stairway to the Sky tour dates below:
STAIRWAY TO THE SKY TOUR DATES
October 23, 2024 – San Francisco, CA – Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
October 25, 2024 – Las Vegas, CA – The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
October 27, 2024 – Los Angeles, CA – Shrine Expo Hall
October 30, 2024 – Washington, DC – The Anthem
November 2, 2024 – New York, NY – Hammerstein Ballroom
November 20, 2024 – Edinburgh, UK – O2 Academy
November 23, 2024 – Leeds, UK – O2 Academy
November 24, 2024 – Manchester, UK – O2 Apollo
November 26, 2024 – London, UK – Eventim Apollo
November 29, 2024 – Wolverhampton, UK – Wolverhampton The Halls
December 3, 2024 – Newcastle, UK – O2 City Hall
