Lily is embarking on her biggest ever concert tour this month
The countdown is on for Lily Allen’s three nights at London’s O2 Arena over the next month in what promises to be her biggest ever concert tour. Lily sent fans into overdrive last year with the announcement of a slew of UK concert dates, as well as headlining Mighty Hoopla Festival in Brockwell Park in May – which sold out within seconds of tickets going on sale.
The singer-songwriter, 41, famed for the noughties’ hits “Smile”, “The Fear” and “It’s Not Fair” appears to be making a triumphant comeback following the success of her album “West End Girl” last year with over 267 million streams on Spotify, and a third consecutive top five position on the UK Albums Chart.
The show – Lily Allen Performs West End Girl – sees Lily play “West End Girl” in its entirety, with three shows at the O2 lined up for Saturday, June 27, Sunday, June 28, and Tuesday, July 7. Here, we dive into everything you need to know ahead of Lily’s trio of concerts.
Who is Lily Allen?
Lily Allen was born in Hammersmith in May 1985, the second child of actor Keith Allen and film producer Alison Owen. Lily has an elder sister named Rebecca, and a younger brother, actor Alfie Allen. Lily went to no fewer than 13 schools and was expelled from several of them. She found her niche with music thanks to encouragement from a teacher, who gave her singing lessons.
Lily was turned down by several record labels and had already begun writing a catalogue of songs before she signed with Regal Recordings in 2005. She released demos of her future singles “Smile”, “LDN”, “Knock ‘Em Out”, and “Alfie” on Myspace and gained thousands of listeners, which persuaded the record label to give her more creative control.
Her debut album, ‘Alright, Still’ was released in July 2006, and went on to sell almost a million copies in the UK and over 500,000 in the US. Her second album, ‘It’s Not Me, It’s You’ followed in February 2009 and spawned the hits ‘The Fear’ and ‘Not Fair’ – the latter featuring confessional lyrics and a self-deprecating lilt, cementing Lily’s status as an alternative 21st century pop star.
Set List
According to Spotify, Lily Allen’s set list for the West End Girl Tour is as follows:
- Smile
- LDN
- Not Fair
- F*** You
- Alfie
- Who’s Have Known
- Hard Out Here
- 22
- Come On Then
- West End Girl
- Ruminating
- Sleepwalking
- Tennis
- Madeline
- Relapse
- Pussy Palace
- 4chan Stan
- nonmanogamummy
- Just Enough
- Dallas Major
- Beg For Me
- Let you W/In
- Fruityloop
Stage Times & Support Act
Exact times may vary slightly per show, but it is understood doors will open at 6pm and Lily Allen will take to the stage at around 7.50pm for a show that lasts over two hours.
In an interview with Elle magazine, Lily Allen confirmed there will be no support act for her West End Girl Tour. However there will be some pre-show entertainment, and Lily says fans should get there early as “something is happening before the show”.
Merchandise
So far, there has been no sign of a pop-up store selling merch, but fans wishing to purchase t-shirts and other concert memorabilia can do so at the Official Lily Allen Store and there may be a merch stall at the O2 Arena. Elsewhere, unofficial fan-made memorabilia is available to purchase on platforms such as Etsy.
Last-minute tickets
Tickets are largely sold out for Lily Allen’s three concerts at the O2 Arena, although a handful may become available on sites such as AXS Official Resale or Ticketmaster. Tickets are often resold as a last resort on the day of concerts, so disappointed fans should keep a watchful eye for any sudden offers.
VIAGOGO – Buy Lily Allen tickets here.
STUBHUB – Buy Lily Allen tickets here.
For those looking for tickets from official retailers, there’s Seat Unique. The major VIP and hospitality-focused retailer sells tickets for enormous events – such as Lily Allen’s West End Girl Tour – with perks such as premium views & seats, early access to the venue, and food & drinks packages.
Here’s the link fans need:
SEAT UNIQUE – Buy Lily Allen VIP tickets here.
Lily Allen plays London’s O2 Arena on Saturday, June 27, Sunday, June 28, and Tuesday, July 7
Stay up to date about London’s hottest events, latest restaurant openings, and best deals with our Going Out Out newsletter. Sign up HERE!
