The legendary performer is going on tour in the summer of 2020
She was recently announced as the occupant of Glastonbury‘s revered ‘Legend’ slot – and now Motown icon Diana Ross is set to embark on a six-date tour of the UK.
The Supremes singer is currently performing her Top of the World tour in the United States and took to Twitter to announce that she would be bringing the show across the pond.
The 75-year-old revealed that she was in high spirits, tweeting: “I am in total appreciation of all. I’m feeling Great, life is so good.
“My love, my light is steady and constant. I focus on joy. I love looking at the energy all around me.
“I am so so so grateful.”
When does Diana Ross go on tour?
Two days after her Glastonbury performance, Diana Ross will kick off her UK tour with a performance at Leeds’ First Direct Arena on June 30, 2020.
The Ain’t No Mountain High Enough performer will then play Liverpool, Manchester, Glasgow and Birmingham.
The Top of the World Tour will culminate in a performance at the O2 Arena in London on July 8.
Full list of UK tour dates
The full list of UK tour dates are as follows:
Leeds, First Direct Arena, June 30
Liverpool, M&S Bank Arena, July 1
Manchester, Manchester Arena, July 3
Glasgow, SSE Hydro, July 4
Birmingham, Birmingham Arena, July 6
When do tickets go on pre-sale and how much do they cost?
Die-hard Diana Ross fans can ensure that they get their hands on tickets for the Queen of Motown’s UK dates by buying them on pre-sale.
Pre-sale tickets go on sale at Ticketmaster on October 31 from 9am.
Ticket prices are yet to be announced.
And when do they go on general sale?
Tickets for the Top of the World tour will be made available via general sale on November 1 at 9am.
What hits will Diana Ross play?
Though there is no official set-list for Diana Ross’ UK tour, fans of the legendary singer can expect her to play the likes of Ain’t No Mountain High Enough, Upside Down and Stop! In the Name of Love judging by her recent performances in the stateside.
Covers of Gloria Gaynor’s I Will Survive and Billie Holiday’s Don’t Explain may also be performed.
Here’s what the all-time great performed at a 2019 concert in St Louis, Missouri:
More Today Than Yesterday
Stop! In the Name of Love
The Look of Love (Burt Bacharach cover)
Don’t Explain (Billie Holiday cover)
Why Do Fools Fall in Love (Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers cover)
Ain’t No Mountain High Enough (Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell cover)
I Will Survive (Gloria Gaynor cover)
Reach Out and Touch (Somebody’s Hand)
