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Olivia Dean Opens Arena Tour With Sold-Out Glasgow Debut and 23-Song Set

Early reviews spotlight polished vocals and production, with some seeking more spontaneity.

Overview

  • Dean launched The Art Of Loving Live Tour on Wednesday at Glasgow’s 14,000-capacity OVO Hydro before a sold-out crowd.
  • The five-act show spanned 23 songs with several live debuts and a late surprise cover of Curtis Mayfield’s Move On Up.
  • The set leaned on 2025’s The Art of Loving and included favorites from her debut album Messy and earlier releases.
  • Custom stage looks by London designer Clio Peppiatt anchored the show’s visual identity, with more beaded outfits set to roll out across upcoming UK dates.
  • The arena run covers 52 dates through October 17 across Europe, North America and Oceania, drawing broad praise for control and scale as some critics ask for looser, riskier moments.