Drake Tour 2025: ‘Some Special Shows 4 U’ Europe Dates, Wireless Highlights & Tour Drama

Drake Tour in 2025 is more than a concert series—it’s a storytelling arc across continents, album chapters, surprise guests, and unexpected twists. From high-energy sets at Wireless Festival to the sprawling “$ome $pecial $hows 4 U” European tour, here’s your full update on dates, setlists, guest moments, and festival drama, packed with the freshest info.

‘Some Special Shows 4 U’ Takes Europe

In summer 2025, Drake joined forces with PartyNextDoor for the *Some Special Shows 4 U* tour—named after their shared project *$ome $exy $ongs 4 U*. The road kicked off at Wireless Festival in London and then spanned 37 arena shows across UK and Europe, hitting major stops like Birmingham, Manchester, Amsterdam, Zurich, Milan, Paris, Berlin, and Hamburg. Fans flocked to venues like Co-op Live and Lanxess Arena over the July–September run. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Wireless Festival: A Festival Trilogy

Drake made history at Wireless Festival by headlining all three nights—becoming the first to do so. Each night featured unique setlists and surprise guests including Lauryn Hill, Burna Boy, Vybz Kartel, Summer Walker, Mario, and more. Hill joined for a nostalgic “Ex-Factor” and a powerful “Nice For What” switch, leaving fans stunned.:contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

Setlist Favorites and Fan Surprises

Highlights from Birmingham, Manchester, and European arenas blended deep catalog cuts with new tracks. Expected songs include “Marvins Room,” “Teenage Fever,” “Passionfruit,” “What Did I Miss?”, and “Nonstop” along with surprise covers like Travis Scott’s “SICKO MODE.” The setlist shifted mid-tour, dropping tracks like “Gimme a Hug” post-Ozzy tribute while introducing “Over My Dead Body.” Collaborations, new album teasers, and remixed classics kept fans guessing every night.:contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

Tour Drama: Cancellations and Setbacks

Not all was smooth. The Zurich show scheduled for August 9 was canceled due to venue renovations and logistical constraints. In Manchester, the July 28 show was postponed just hours before it was set to start—officials cited “travel logistics issues” and ferry schedule disruptions. All tickets were honored at the rescheduled August 5 show.:contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

Tour Structure & Stage Design

Each arena show lasted about two hours, featuring a memorable three-act structure: Drake opens, PartyNextDoor takes over midway, then both reunite before the finale. The ring-around-fans stage setup allowed Drake to roam the venue, engaging different sections live—a design choice fans loved.:contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

Guest Appearances and Stage Moments

Surprises were the norm. Wireless brought Lauryn Hill and other R&B legends. On tour, 21 Savage hopped on “Knife Talk” in London, Central Cee joined on “Which One?” in Manchester, Yeat showed up in Zurich for “IDGAF,” and Ozzy Osbourne got a tribute nod in Birmingham when Drake performed “Iron Man.”:contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

What’s Behind the Name & Why Fans Feel It

The tour tagline evokes intimacy amid spectacle—“special shows” that mix Drake’s history, collab chemistry with PND, and global reach. Debut live tracks like “Somebody Loves Me” and “Nokia” give gigs fresh feel while honoring the past. Fans call it a “journey through his world,” crafted to reward long-time listeners and casual streamers alike.

One Must-Read Insight

Want a deep dive into Wireless and its guest surprises? Check out this vibrant recap by **Vinyl Me Please**.:contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}

Next on the Roll

Monitor for rescheduled Australia/Oceania dates from the canceled “Anita Max Win” tour.
Watch for bonus guest drops—tour stops often add surprise faces or backstage snippets.
Keep an eye on setlist shifts—Drake is known to swap two or three songs night-to-night.
Look out for tour clips going viral: Rihanna breakdowns, remixes, crowd moments.

Why the 2025 Drake Tour Is a Career High

This era combines several elements: a full album collaboration, back-to-back festival dominance, arena stamina, emotional callbacks, and pop-culture moments. It’s not just a tour—it’s a symphony of fan devotion, performance craft, and sculpted surprises that feed the global Drake narrative.