Adele has hinted at the possibility of going on a proper tour again, but not until after the release of her next album. During her “Weekends with Adele” residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas on January 27, 2024, she shared with fans that while she’s not planning to write new music anytime soon, once she does, she’ll be sure to bring her show to cities around the world.
The residency, which began in November 2022, is set to conclude on June 15, 2024, marking its 100th performance. As the end of her Las Vegas residency draws near, Adele reflected on the deeply emotional and life-changing experience it has been. On social media, she expressed how much the shows have meant to her, revealing that they had reignited her passion for live performances, something she had struggled with in the past. “This residency, these shows have changed my life,” she wrote. “I desperately needed to fall back in love with performing live again, and I have.”
For Adele, being able to perform up close with her audience after such a long time was a powerful and restorative experience. She cherished the raw, candid interactions with fans, noting how a concert filled with such emotionally charged songs could still be joyful. The personal growth she experienced through this residency has deeply impacted her, leaving her with lasting memories of the laughter, tears, and unforgettable moments shared with her fans. She concluded by reaffirming her love for the stage and her realization that this is where she truly belongs, stating, “I’m bloody good at it and that it is 100% where I belong!”
This residency has been a significant shift for Adele, especially considering her past reluctance toward touring. Back in 2017, as her “25” album tour came to a close, she openly expressed her discomfort with life on the road, confessing that it didn’t suit her. A self-proclaimed homebody, she had always found touring challenging, despite the thrill and joy of performing. Adele’s final shows during that tour were particularly emotional, as she made it clear that she didn’t know if she would ever tour again. Her announcement that her last performances would be in London underscored her complex feelings about touring, as she thanked her fans for their incredible support and love over the years.
Now, as her Las Vegas residency wraps up, Adele’s views on performing seem to have shifted. While she may have once dreaded the demands of life on tour, she now seems more open to the idea of returning to the road, driven by the joy and connection she has rediscovered with her fans. It remains to be seen when she’ll tour again, but her upcoming album seems to be the key to unlocking her next chapter in live performances.
