Dua Lipa's 'Radical Optimism' Tour Wows with Genre-Spanning Covers and Star-Studded Collaborations
October 15, 2025
Dua Lipa's 'Radical Optimism' tour showcased her versatility by performing a different cover song each night across 16 countries and over 50 shows, highlighting her appreciation for diverse music genres.
Her covers included classics like AC/DC's 'Highway to Hell,' Nena's '99 Luftballoons,' and OutKast's 'Hey Ya!,' with her top 10 performances ranking celebrating her reinterpretations of these iconic tracks.
In Madrid, she connected with the audience by singing Enrique Iglesias' 'Hero' entirely in Spanish, emphasizing her range and cultural engagement.
Her emotive performances of 'Torn' and 'Never Tear Us Apart' received praise for their energy and emotional depth, resonating strongly with fans and critics.
In Florida, she paid tribute to regional icons by covering Gloria Estefan's 'Conga' and Ariana Grande's 'One Last Time,' engaging local audiences with familiar hits.
In Australia, she performed 'Torn' by Natalie Imbruglia in Melbourne and 'Never Tear Us Apart' by INXS in Sydney, celebrating her connection to Australian music and her native country.
Lipa aimed to honor local artists in each city by including their songs in her setlist, adding a unique, regional touch to her performances.
Her set in Boston featured 'I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing' by Aerosmith and 'Bad Girls' by Donna Summer, showcasing her skill with power ballads and disco classics.
Her performances of 'Wind of Change' by the Scorpions and other power ballads demonstrate her ability to handle emotional, anthemic songs, with interest in covering more hard rock.
In Madrid and Hamburg, she performed Spanish-language 'Hero' and 'Wind of Change,' illustrating her genre-spanning range from pop to rock.
Throughout the tour, Lipa involved original artists like Nile Rodgers, Lionel Richie, and others in her performances, creating memorable collaborations and celebrating musical icons.
Her Madison Square Garden set included covers of Blondie, Chic, and Lenny Kravitz, along with collaborations, and she performed 'No One' by Alicia Keys, a song she sang as a child, highlighting her musical evolution.
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Rolling Stone • Oct 14, 2025
The Best Cover Songs From Dua Lipa’s ‘Radical Optimism’ Tour
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The Best Cover Songs From Dua Lipa’s ‘Radical Optimism’ Tour
Rolling Stone Australia • Oct 14, 2025
Fleetwood Mac, ‘The Chain’ - Rolling Stone Australia
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Alicia Keys, ‘No One’ - Rolling Stone Australia