Dua Lipa marked a major career milestone in true celebratory style — by downing a pint of Guinness in Dublin.
The pop sensation, 29, raised a glass after playing five sold-out stadium shows across the UK and Ireland. In a lively Dublin bar, she flawlessly “split the G” on her first try, a tradition for Guinness drinkers, before joining in a rowdy sing-along of Don McLean’s classic, American Pie.
Sharing the moment with fans on social media platform X, she posted: “5 SOLD OUT STADIUMS IN A ROW!!!! ~ ONLY ONE WAY TO CELEBRATE!!!! BY SPLITTING THE G!!!!!!”
Her Radical Optimism tour has been a runaway success, with shows at Wembley Stadium (twice), Liverpool’s Anfield Stadium (twice), and Dublin’s Aviva Stadium. The setlist, divided into four acts and an encore, spans her career and includes chart-topping hits like “Be The One,” “IDGAF,” “Houdini,” and “Levitating” — all met with overwhelming praise from fans and critics alike.
Her fiancé, 35-year-old actor Callum Turner also joined in the post-show festivities in London. Photos from the afterparty show the couple enjoying themselves, with Callum affectionately wrapping his arms around her. Dua later posted the snaps on Instagram, captioning them: “Somehow managed to keep on dancing… adrenaline is one hell of a drug.”
One of the most emotional highlights came when Dua performed for 70,000 fans at Wembley — a personal dream a decade in the making. Reflecting on how far she’s come since performing for just 350 people in London years ago, she hosted a glamorous afterparty at White City House, a private Soho House venue in West London.
Behind-the-scenes photos show her glowing in a sheer black dress, surrounded by friends and sipping signature cocktails off a personalized menu.
During her Wembley show, Dua addressed the crowd with heartfelt gratitude: “Wembley, thank you. It is something I’ve dreamt of my whole life, and all day I have been feeling so much love and gratitude to be here with you guys.”
“It is just surreal. It feels like such a journey, but also like everything has happened so quickly,” she continued. “I want to thank you for believing in me and trusting me, dancing with me, singing with me — and allowing me to wake up every single morning to do what I love to do. Looking out and seeing all you guys means the absolute world to me.”
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