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Upcoming Katy Perry dates
Dates and live ticket listings appear here as soon as they are on sale. The guide below covers what to know before you buy.
Who Katy Perry is and what kind of show you are buying
Katy Perry is an American pop singer and songwriter who rose to fame with One of the Boys (2008) and its number one single "I Kissed a Girl." A Katy Perry ticket buys a high-production arena pop show: costume changes, large props, aerial effects and a run of hits that most of the room knows by heart. On her most recent full tour, a runway stretched across much of the arena floor, which means seats near that runway can be closer to her than seats near the main stage.
Teenage Dream (2010) made her the only woman with five US number one singles from one album: "California Gurls," "Teenage Dream," "Firework," "E.T." and "Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)." Prism (2013) added "Roar" and "Dark Horse." She is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with estimated sales of more than 151 million records, and holds seven RIAA diamond certifications.
Katy Perry tours and the Las Vegas residency, dated
The tours below are documented in the sources for this page.
- Hello Katy Tour (January to August 2009): her first headlining world tour, supporting One of the Boys.
- California Dreams Tour (February 2011 to January 2012): a candy-colored production inspired by Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and The Wizard of Oz; it won Best Live Act at the 2011 MTV Europe Music Awards.
- Prismatic World Tour (May 2014 to October 2015): sold almost 2 million tickets and remains her highest-grossing tour.
- Witness: The Tour (September 2017 to August 2018).
- Play (December 29, 2021 to November 4, 2023): a concert residency at Resorts World Las Vegas, built around oversized props and a deliberately camp concept.
- The Lifetimes Tour (April 23 to December 7, 2025): 91 arena shows across Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania and South America, with about 1.05 million tickets sold. US stops included Madison Square Garden, the United Center, Chase Center, the Kia Forum and the Honda Center.
- Out of Office Tour (from June 18, 2026): a shorter run that opened at the O Son do Camiño festival in Santiago de Compostela, Spain.
Inside a Katy Perry arena show
The Lifetimes Tour shows how Perry builds a modern arena concert. The main video display was made of 31 separate LED surfaces set at unusual angles, and an infinity-symbol-shaped runway looped across much of the floor. Props included a large flying butterfly and a transforming orb. The set was organized in "levels," like a video game, and included a "Choose Your Own Adventure" segment in which fans scanned a QR code to vote on a song.
Her other big stages point the same way. Her Super Bowl XLIX halftime show in February 2015, with guests Lenny Kravitz and Missy Elliott, drew 118.5 million US viewers according to Guinness. In June 2026 she performed at the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup at SoFi Stadium. Expect a show designed for the whole arena, not just the front rows.
Where to sit for a Katy Perry concert
Perry's stage designs change by tour, so check the seating map on each listing for a runway, a B-stage (a smaller secondary stage away from the main one) or floor sections cut around a walkway. The guidance below assumes a layout like the Lifetimes Tour's, with a main stage at one end and a runway extending into the floor.
- Floor sections along the runway: the closest seats when Perry walks out, and often closer than the rows directly in front of the main stage. Flat floors mean shorter fans can lose sight of the main stage from the back rows.
- Lower-level sideline sections: the strongest all-around choice. They look down on the runway, see the full LED wall and catch the aerial effects without craning.
- Lower-level sections facing the stage: square to the screens and the main set pieces, and usually near the best sound.
- Upper level: the value tier. A production built on large props and flying effects reads well from height; pick front rows near center.
Avoid sections beside or behind the main stage unless the listing describes the view; screen structures and rigging can block much of the stage there.
How demand for Katy Perry tickets behaves
Demand for Katy Perry follows a few patterns.
- Gaps between tours build demand. More than six years separated the end of Witness: The Tour from the start of the Lifetimes Tour, with the Las Vegas residency in between, and long gaps tend to concentrate interest in the first on-sale.
- Presales absorb early inventory. Artist sign-up and promoter presales usually come before the general on-sale, so the best runway-adjacent floor seats often move early.
- Big markets and weekends move first. Friday and Saturday dates in major cities sell through before weeknights.
- Family groups shape the market. Her audience includes many parents bringing children, so blocks of adjacent seats are in steady demand and harder to find late.
Resale prices on the secondary market can sit above or below face value and tend to move as the show approaches. Every order on GoodSeats is backed by a 100% guarantee. For announcements from the artist, see Katy Perry's official site.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best seats for a Katy Perry concert?
Lower-level sideline sections give the best overall view of the main stage, the LED wall and any runway. On a tour with a floor runway, floor seats beside the runway can be the closest to Perry.
What was the Lifetimes Tour?
The Lifetimes Tour was Katy Perry's fifth headlining tour, running from April 23 to December 7, 2025. It played 91 arena shows on five continents and sold about 1.05 million tickets.
Did Katy Perry have a Las Vegas residency?
Yes. Her residency, Play, ran at Resorts World Las Vegas from December 29, 2021, to November 4, 2023.
Is a Katy Perry concert suitable for kids?
Her audience includes many families, and her productions favor bright, playful staging. Check the listing and the venue's age policy, since rules for young children vary by venue.
How long has Katy Perry been touring?
Her first headlining world tour, the Hello Katy Tour, began in January 2009, and she has headlined five tours in total, plus a Las Vegas residency.