Kylie Minogue says world tour will kick off in Perth

Kylie Minogue
Kylie Minogue's Tension tour will take in Australia, Asia and the United Kingdom. -AP

Kylie Minogue has announced a world tour for 2025.

The Padam Padam singer, 56, also announced that a "sequel" to her 2023 album Tension, which includes nine new tracks, will be released on October 18.

Minogue's Tension tour will kickstart in her home country Australia on February 15 - visiting Perth as well as Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney - before heading to Asia and then reaching the United Kingdom on May 16.

"I am beyond excited to announce the Tension tour 2025," Minogue said.

◾�🔲◾�TENSION TOUR ◾�🔲◾�You have no idea how hard it has been to keep all the planning and preparation from you 🥹 But it's time and I. CAN'T. WAIT! For more info head to — Kylie Minogue (@kylieminogue) https://t.co/QlfkD592gV … See you sooonn!! pic.twitter.com/g0kibxCecjSeptember 19, 2024

"I can't wait to share beautiful and wild moments with fans all over the world, celebrating the Tension era and more!

"It's been an exhilarating ride so far and now, get ready for your close up because I will be calling Lights, Camera, Action ... and there will be a whole lot of Padaming!"

In an Instagram post, announcing the news of collection Tension II, Minogue said: "LOVERS .... TENSION II ... The sequel with NINE new tracks will be yours on October 18th!

"Get ready for your close up ... Lead single coming September 27th.

This year Minogue has taken home the global icon award at the Brits and won the best pop dance recording Grammy for the smash hit Padam Padam.