Kanye West to Perform First Portugal Show in Over a Decade
Stadium concert in the Algarve set for August as European tour dates are confirmed
Kanye West is set to return to Portugal with a stadium concert scheduled for August 7 at Estádio do Algarve, marking his first appearance in the country since 2011.
The performance forms part of a wider European tour that begins on May 30 in Istanbul and includes stops in Arnhem, Marseille, Reggio Emilia and Madrid before concluding in the Algarve. The Madrid date is scheduled for July 30 at Riyadh Air Metropolitano.
Promoter GUEST said the concert is expected to draw large crowds from Portugal and abroad, placing the Algarve among this year’s major live music destinations in Europe.
European Tour Dates
Ye’s European tour kicks off on May 30 in Istanbul, passing through some of the continent’s largest venues:
•May 30 — Istanbul, Turkey
•June 6 — Arnhem, Netherlands (GelreDome)
•June 11 — Marseille, France (Orange Vélodrome)
•July 18 — Reggio Emilia, Italy (RCF Arena)
•July 30 — Madrid, Spain (Riyadh Air Metropolitano)
•August 7 — Algarve, Portugal (Estádio do Algarve)
The tour coincides with the release of West’s new album Bully, due on March 27. Organisers said the production has been designed for large venues, with staging and visual elements created for stadium audiences.
Ticket registration opens on March 20, with early access for registered users beginning on March 24. General sales start on March 26 through the official event website.
West has not performed in Portugal for more than a decade. His return comes as part of a series of large-scale shows across Europe, with each date planned for high-capacity venues.
