Olivia Dean announces ‘The Art of Loving Live’ tour
Why the Olivia Dean tour matters
Singer Olivia Dean has announced a major live run titled “The Art of Loving – Live” (also referenced as “The Art of Loving Live”). The tour announcement is significant for fans and the live-music sector: it marks a string of headline arena and large-venue dates across North America and includes high-profile UK shows at London’s The O2. For ticket-holders and followers of contemporary live pop and soul-influenced artists, the schedule provides confirmed dates and venues to plan around.
Main details of the tour
North American headlining dates
The tour will include a North American arena leg billed as “The Art of Loving Live.” Organisers indicate the North American headline run will kick off on 10 July (year confirmed in source material as part of the 2026 schedule). One highlighted stop is at State Farm Arena on Saturday, 22 August 2026, with a scheduled start time of 8:00 PM. The announcement frames these dates as a headlining arena tour, signalling larger venues and full-scale production.
UK shows at The O2
Separately, Olivia Dean has announced headline shows at London’s The O2 as part of the upcoming tour. These O2 dates are listed for Wednesday 29 April (the provided sources give the day and month; the year is presented as part of the broader tour schedule). The announcement notes these will be her first headline shows at The O2, marking an important milestone in the run of dates.
Material and promotion
Promotional notes accompanying the schedule reference material from Olivia Dean’s album, indicating that tracks from the record will feature in the live set. The tour name—”The Art of Loving”—ties directly to the album era and provides context for the setlist and staging choices fans can expect.
Conclusion: what to expect and why it matters
The Olivia Dean tour represents a step up to arena-scale headline performances and notable UK dates at The O2. For readers, the announcement confirms major summer and autumn dates, including the 22 August State Farm Arena appearance and The O2 shows on 29 April. Fans should monitor official channels for ticketing and full routing; the tour is likely to spotlight album material and deliver a larger-production live presentation than previous runs.
