Erykah Badu will bring her ‘The Return of Automatic Slim' World Tour to the UK in October it has been announced.
The tour will see the singer celebrating the 25th anniversary of her album “Mama's Gun”. The World Tour kicks off on 3rd October 2025 at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles before travelling around North America and over to Europe.
Fans can see Badu at the Royal Albert Hall in London and the O2 Apollo Manchester. She will then take the tour across Europe.
With a career spanning over 25 years, multiple Grammy Awards, and a lasting impact on contemporary R&B and hip-hop, Erykah Badu continues to be a vital force in music and culture. This anniversary tour represents both a celebration of her past achievements and a testament to the enduring power of her artistry.
Released in 2000, “Mama's Gun” solidified Badu's position as one of the most innovative and influential artists of her generation. The album's blend of neo-soul, hip-hop, and jazz elements, combined with Badu's distinctive vocal style and conscious lyricism, earned critical acclaim and commercial success while influencing countless artists who followed.
The celebration of “Mama's “Gun” will feature reimagined arrangements of these favorites alongside selections from Badu's extensive catalog, showcasing the production genius that has made her one of music's most sought-after collaborators and creative visionaries.
Tour dates (** New European dates)
October 2025
Friday, October 3 – Hollywood Bowl – Los Angeles, CA
Saturday, October 4 – Resorts World Theatre – Las Vegas, NV
**Friday, October 24 – Royal Albert Hall – London, UK
**Saturday, October 25 – Royal Albert Hall – London, UK
**Sunday, October 26 – O2 Apollo Manchester – Manchester, UK
**Wednesday, October 29 – Zenith Paris – Paris, FR
**Friday, October 31 – Polsat Plus Arena Gdynia – Gdynia, Poland
November 2025
**Sunday, November 2 – Polsat Plus Arena Gdynia – Gdynia, Poland
**Tuesday, November 4 – Uber Eats Music Hall – Berlin, Germany
**Wednesday, November 5 – Jahhuderthalle – Frankfurt, Germany
**Friday, November 7 – Alcatraz – Milan, Italy
**Monday, November 10 – Santa Cecilia – Rome, Italy
**Wednesday, November 12 – The Hall – Zurich, Switzerland
Sunday, November 16 – Hard Rock at Etess Arena – Atlantic City, NJ
Tuesday, November 18 – MGM Music Hall at Fenway – Boston, MA
Thursday, November 20 – Fox Theater – Detroit, MI
Saturday, November 22 – Andrew J Brady Music Center – Cincinnati, OH
Sunday, November 23 – Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre – Atlanta, GA
Monday, November 24 – Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre – Atlanta, GA
Friday, November 28 – 713 Music Hall – Houston, TX
Saturday, November 29 – 713 Music Hall – Houston, TX
December 2025
Tuesday, December 2 – Chicago Theater – Chicago, IL
Wednesday, December 3 – Chicago Theater – Chicago, IL
Friday, December 5 – Kings Theater – Brooklyn, NY
Saturday, December 6 – Kings Theater – Brooklyn, NY
Monday, December 8 – The Pinnacle – Nashville, TN
Wednesday, December 10 – Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory – Dallas, TX
Tickets for the US dates are on sale now at baduworldmarket.com. Tickets for the European dates go on sale at 10am BST on 5th September. Access to Preferred Tickets is available to Mastercard cardholders in the UK on Friday 5th September at 10am. visitwww.priceless.com/music to find out more.
