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Will Smith to embark on ‘Based on a True Story’ summer tour

Will Smith will head out this summer on his ‘Based on a True Story' tour.

Smith will visit major cities throughout Morocco, Europe, and the UK. He is set to perform at multiple international festivals, including Mawazine in Morocco, POSITIV Festival in France, Dreambeach in Spain & BIG ART Festival in Italy. Smith's headlining shows kick off on 13th July in Hamburg, Germany before hitting Frankfurt, Cardiff, Manchester, London, Paris & more.

Tickets go on sale Friday 21st March at 10am local time. Fans can sign up for early access to tickets at https://willsmith.com/#tour.

The ‘Based on a True Story' tour announcement comes on the heels of Smith's first full-length album in 20 years, ‘Based on a True Story', which is set for release on 28th March. These live shows will see him performing songs from the new album along with his classic hits. The 14-track album will feature a variety of collaborators including DJ Jazzy Jeff, Teyana Taylor, & Jac Ross. You can pre-save it now at https://willsmith.lnk.to/BOATS.

Recently, Smith hit No.1 on the Billboard Gospel Airplay Chart with ‘You Can Make It'” featuring Fridayy and Sunday Service Choir. This marks his first #1 single since ‘Gettin' Jiggy With It', topping both the rap and gospel charts.

The full tour dates are:

6/25 – Rabat, MA – Mawazine

6/28 – Le Barcarès, FR – Les Déferlantes Festival

7/3 – Gran Canaria, ES – Granca Live Fest

7/12 – Wolfsburg, DE – Sommerfestival der Autostadt

7/13 – Hamburg, DE – Stadtpark Open Air*

7/15 – Hannover, DE – Gilde Parkbühne*

7/18 – Frankfurt, DE – Festhalle*

7/19 – Berne, CH – Gurtenfestival

7/23 – Nyon, CH – Paléo Festival

7/25 – Massa, IT – BIG ART Festival

7/26 – Marbella, ES – Starlite Occident

7/31 – Orange, FR – POSITIV Festival

8/01 – Orange, FR – POSITIV Festival

8/02 – Monte Carlo – Salle des Étoiles

8/05 – Braine -le-Comte, BE – Ronquières Festival

8/07 – Skanderborg, DK – Smukfest

8/09 – Almeria, ES – Dreambeach Festival

8/15 – St. Pölten, AT – Frequency Festival

8/17 – Charleville-Mézières, FR – Cabaret Vert

8/22 – Drammen, NO – Ypsilon Festival

8/24 – Scarborough, UK – Scarborough Open Air Theatre*

8/25 – Cardiff, UK – Bute Park*

8/27 – Manchester, UK – Victoria Warehouse*

8/28 – London, UK – Brixton Academy*

8/30 – Wolverhampton, UK – The Halls*

9/02 – Paris, FR – Zénith*

*Indicates headline shows

Pip Ellwood-Hughes
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