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An Evening with Dua Lipa

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An Evening with Dua Lipa
StarringDua Lipa
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
  • Peter Abbott
  • Dua Lipa
  • Dukagjin Lipa
  • Ben Winston
  • Sally Wood
Production locationRoyal Albert Hall
Camera setupMulti-camera
Production companies
Original release
NetworkITV1
Release8 December 2024 (2024-12-08)

An Evening with Dua Lipa is a television special by English and Albanian singer Dua Lipa. The program aired on British broadcast network ITV1 on 8 December 2024. Consisting of solo performances and a selected duet with British singer Elton John, it was part of the promotion from her third studio album Radical Optimism (2024). The special was recorded on 17 October 2024 at the Royal Albert Hall located in London, England.

The special will also air on American cable network CBS and simulcast through Paramount+, on 15 December 2024. The singer accompanied on stage by a 53-piece orchestra and musicians related to the artist, notably the Heritage Orchestra. Before its release, Lipa's first live album was released on 6 December 2024 through Warner Records.

Development

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Dua Lipa unveiled her third studio album titled Radical Optimism (2024), throughout social media on 13 March 2024.[1] The project is inspired by Lipa's hometown, London, for its "confidence and freedom of 90s Britpop".[2] The concept was introduced by a close friend, with Lipa capturing "essence of youth and freedom" so she can incorporate in her recording sessions.[3] Afterwards, the singer announced her third concert tour in support of the album on 18 March.[4]

Exterior view of the Royal Albert Hall building.
The television special was held at the Royal Albert Hall in London.

Lipa uploaded a promotional poster on Instagram where she would perform a one-off show located at the Royal Albert Hall in her hometown.[5] Fans who pre-ordered the album were granted pre-sale access on 10 April, followed by the general ticket sale two days later, via Ticketmaster. Tickets were limited to two per booking with prices varying from £55–£86.[6] A month later, the neo-psychedelia record was released on 3 May 2024, spawning favourable reviews from music critics.[7]

The concert took place on 17 October 2024, and Lipa was accompanied on stage with the Heritage Orchestra conducted by British composer Ben Foster, her seven-piece band, and fourteen choristers.[8] Media outlets reported the show was filmed and set to be released the same year.[9] Television networks CBS and ITV confirmed in a press release on 23 October that the artist would star in a television special titled An Evening with Dua Lipa.[10][11]

Live album

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Dua Lipa Live from the Royal Albert Hall
Live album by
Released6 December 2024 (2024-12-06)
Recorded17 October 2024 (2024-10-17)
VenueRoyal Albert Hall
LabelWarner
Dua Lipa chronology
Radical Optimism
(2024)
Dua Lipa Live from the Royal Albert Hall
(2024)

Lipa revealed in November 2024, that her concert special was recorded her first live album,[12] including a sole guest appearance from British singer Elton John.[13] The album was later released on 6 December 2024 through Warner Records.[14]

Track listing

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Standard edition
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Overture"
  • Ben Foster
  • Charles Monneraud
  • William Bowerman
1:46
2."End of An Era"3:59
3."Houdini"
  • Lipa
  • Parker
  • Harle
  • Ailin
  • Jesso
3:56
4."Training Season"
3:40
5."These Walls"
3:50
6."Whatcha Doing"
3:58
7."French Exit"
  • Lipa
  • Parker
  • Harle
  • Ailin
  • Jesso
3:45
8."Illusion"
  • Lipa
  • Parker
  • Harle
  • Ailin
  • Jesso
3:57
9."Falling Forever"
4:00
10."Anything For Love"
3:09
11."Maria"
  • Lipa
  • Wyatt
  • Harle
  • Ailin
  • Michaels
3:45
12."Happy For You"
  • Lipa
  • Parker
  • Harle
  • Ailin
  • Jesso
4:23
13."Love Again"
6:02
14."Pretty Please"
  • Lipa
  • Michaels
  • Kirkpatrick
  • Ailin
3:25
15."Levitating"4:24
16."Sunshine"4:42
17."Cold Heart" (with Elton John)5:28
18."Be the One"
  • Gale
  • Jack Tarrant
  • Lucy Taylor
4:49
19."Dance the Night"
4:07
20."Don't Start Now"
  • Lipa
  • Ailin
  • Kirkpatrick
  • Warren
4:25
Total length:81:30

Release history

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Release dates and formats for Dua Lipa Live from the Royal Albert Hall
Region Date Format(s) Label Ref.
Various 6 December 2024 Warner [15]
United Kingdom [16]
United States 13 December 2024 [17]

References

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  1. ^ Monroe, Jazz (13 March 2024). "Dua Lipa announces new album Radical Optimism". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on 24 April 2024. Retrieved 13 March 2024.
  2. ^ Aswad, Jem (13 March 2024). "Dua Lipa unveils Radical Optimism — New album's tracklist, cover and release Date". Variety. Archived from the original on 4 April 2024. Retrieved 13 March 2024.
  3. ^ Kelly, Tyler Damara (13 March 2024). "Dua Lipa announces her third studio album, Radical Optimism". Line of Best Fit. Archived from the original on 13 March 2024. Retrieved 13 March 2024.
  4. ^ Yates, Jonny (18 March 2024). "Dua Lipa announces 2024 European tour dates: tickets, presale info and more". PinkNews. Archived from the original on 20 March 2024. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
  5. ^ Geraghty, Hollie (25 March 2024). "Dua Lipa announces one-off London show at Royal Albert Hall". New Musical Express. Archived from the original on 25 March 2024. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
  6. ^ Yates, Jonny (11 April 2024). "Dua Lipa ticket prices revealed for her Royal Albert Hall show". PinkNews. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
  7. ^ Cinquemani, Sal (2 May 2024). "Dua Lipa Radical Optimism review: Finding joy in the details". Slant Magazine. Archived from the original on 3 May 2024. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
  8. ^ Smith, Thomas (18 October 2024). "Dua Lipa joined by Elton John at special orchestral concert in London". Billboard. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
  9. ^ Trendell, Andrew (18 October 2024). "Watch Elton John join Dua Lipa on stage at special Royal Albert Hall orchestral show". New Musical Express. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
  10. ^ "CBS presents An Evening with Dua Lipa, a new primetime concert special airing Sunday, December 15" (Press release). CBS Entertainment. 23 October 2024. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
  11. ^ "An Evening with Dua Lipa to air on ITV later this year" (Press release). ITV Press Centre. 23 October 2024. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
  12. ^ Daw, Stephen (19 November 2024). "Dua Lipa turned her one-night-only Royal Albert Hall show into a live album". Billboard. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
  13. ^ Strauss, Matthew (19 November 2024). "Dua Lipa announces new Live From the Royal Albert Hall album". Pitchfork. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
  14. ^ Malone Mendez, Chris (6 December 2024). "Dua Lipa relives Royal Albert Hall concert with new live album". Forbes. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
  15. ^ Lipa, Dua (6 December 2024). "Dua Lipa Live from the Royal Albert Hall". Apple Music. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
  16. ^ Dua Lipa Live from the Royal Albert Hall release formats in the United Kingdom:
  17. ^ Dua Lipa Live from the Royal Albert Hall release formats in the United States:
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