Tyla has announced The APop World Tour, a 34-date international run supporting her second album, APop. The schedule spans Europe, North America and Africa from October 2026 through January 2027, giving U.S. audiences 17 opportunities to see her most extensive North American headline run to date.
Key Takeaways
- The A*Pop World Tour includes 34 dates across Europe, North America and Africa.
- The tour begins October 12 in Paris and ends January 9 in Johannesburg.
- The North American leg opens November 12 in Wheatland, California, and includes 17 U.S. shows.
- General ticket sales for North American dates are scheduled to begin July 31 at 10 a.m. local time.
- The tour supports A*Pop, Tyla’s second studio album, released July 24.
Tyla is expanding the release of A*Pop into her first global headlining tour, with a schedule that will carry the album through three continents over nearly three months.
The South African singer announced the tour on July 27, three days after releasing A*Pop. The itinerary opens October 12 at Zénith Paris, moves through 11 additional European cities and reaches North America on November 12.
The final portion of the tour includes performances in Lagos, Cape Town and Johannesburg. The January 9 show in Johannesburg will close the international run.
The size of the itinerary makes the announcement more than a routine album promotion. It gives Tyla her longest sequence of North American headline shows after a planned 2024 tour supporting her self-titled debut was canceled because of an injury.
The 34-Date Route Connects Three Touring Regions
The European leg opens in Paris before continuing through Amsterdam, London, Glasgow, Manchester, Brussels, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Berlin, Stockholm, Oslo and Copenhagen.
North America accounts for 19 dates, including shows in Vancouver and Toronto and 17 appearances in the United States. The run begins at Hard Rock Live in Wheatland, California, before moving through San Francisco, Seattle, Denver, Chicago, Boston, Brooklyn and Washington.
Tyla then heads south for performances in Tampa and Atlanta, followed by three consecutive Texas dates. The remaining stops include Phoenix, San Diego, Los Angeles and Las Vegas.
The route shifts to Africa for a December 22 performance in Lagos. Cape Town follows on January 4 before the final show in Johannesburg on January 9. A venue for the Lagos performance had not been confirmed when the initial schedule was released.
The three-region structure reflects the international audience Tyla developed after “Water” reached listeners beyond South Africa. It also places the tour within a broader period of visibility for non-English music in the U.S., as streaming services, video platforms and social media continue to connect American listeners with international performers.
The schedule includes several types of performance spaces rather than relying on one venue format. Stops include the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco, the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago, Brooklyn Paramount, The Anthem in Washington and YouTube Theater in Los Angeles.
The U.S. Leg Gives A*Pop a Coast-to-Coast Platform
The U.S. schedule covers several of the country’s largest music markets while arranging many dates into regional groups.
After opening in Northern California, Tyla travels to Seattle, Denver and Chicago before moving into the Northeast. The tour then turns south through Washington, Tampa and Atlanta.
Three Texas shows follow at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory in Irving on December 9, 713 Music Hall in Houston on December 10 and Moody Center in Austin on December 11.
The final U.S. stretch includes Arizona Financial Theatre in Phoenix, Viejas Arena in San Diego and YouTube Theater in Los Angeles. The December 19 performance at Fontainebleau Las Vegas closes the North American leg before the African dates begin.
The itinerary places Tyla in markets where internationally established performers can connect streaming audiences with live events. Similar patterns have shaped broader international concert demand, particularly for artists whose performances combine music, choreography and a recognizable visual presentation.
Ticket access is scheduled in two stages. An artist presale begins July 29 at 10 a.m. local time, followed by general sales on July 31 at 10 a.m. local time. Availability and final pricing will depend on each venue and authorized ticket seller.
A*Pop Moves From Album Release to Live Production
A*Pop was released July 24 and includes the songs “Chanel,” “She Did It Again” with Zara Larsson and “Is It Love.” The album also features collaborations with Babalwa M, MaWhoo and Liquideep.
The tour gives those recordings a defined live platform while extending the album campaign into early 2027. A final set list, supporting performers and complete production details were not confirmed with the initial announcement.
Those unanswered details mean the precise balance between A*Pop and Tyla’s earlier catalog remains unclear. Songs from her previous releases, including “Water” and “Push 2 Start,” could appear, but their inclusion should not be treated as confirmed until official set information becomes available.
“Water” won the inaugural Grammy Award for Best African Music Performance in 2024. Tyla won the category again in 2026 for “Push 2 Start,” giving her two Grammy wins from two nominations, according to the Recording Academy.
Tyla has connected the A*Pop title to her childhood view of pop stardom and her South African identity. In an interview cited during the tour announcement, she said she wanted “to extend the idea of what a pop star looks like from Africa.”
The statement provides a clearer framework for both the album and tour. A*Pop combines contemporary pop and R&B elements with the South African amapiano influences associated with Tyla’s work.
The Johannesburg finale gives the schedule a defined geographic endpoint. After opening in Europe and completing the longest North American headline run of her career, Tyla will bring A*Pop to South Africa for the tour’s final two performances.
Frequently Asked Questions
When Does Tyla’s A*Pop World Tour Begin?
The tour is scheduled to begin October 12, 2026, at Zénith Paris. It is expected to end January 9, 2027, at the Expo Centre in Johannesburg.
How Many U.S. Shows Are Included?
The North American leg includes 17 shows in the United States, plus performances in Vancouver and Toronto. The U.S. route begins in Wheatland, California, and ends in Las Vegas.
When Do Tickets Go on Sale?
The artist presale is scheduled for July 29 at 10 a.m. local time. General sales for the North American shows are scheduled to begin July 31 at 10 a.m. local time.
Which Album Supports the Tour?
The Tyla world tour supports A*Pop, her second studio album, released July 24, 2026. The project includes “Chanel,” “She Did It Again” and “Is It Love.”
Where Does the Tour End?
The final performance is scheduled for January 9, 2027, in Johannesburg, South Africa. It follows African dates in Lagos and Cape Town.
