Charli XCX explains why there are only six dates on upcoming UK and European tour: “Touring is really emotionally and physically hard for me”

Charli XCX has responded to criticism of her upcoming ‘Music, Fashion, Film’ UK and Europe tour having only six dates.

Charli recently announced the arena tour, which is set to kick off in 2027 with Audrey Hobert joining at all dates as a special guest opener. Tickets go on general sale at 9am BST next Friday (September 18) – you’ll be able to buy yours here – and you can see a full list of dates here .

The tour only has six dates, with Charli heading to Dublin, Glasgow, Manchester, London, Amsterdam and Paris next February, leading some fans to be disappointed that there were not further shows in other European countries.

Charli has now responded, writing on Instagram: “I know there’s a lot of frustration in the comments about the fact that I am not doing lots of dates. I am really sorry if you feel disappointed but I have to honor my truth as an artist: touring is really emotionally and physically hard for me.

“I am not looking for sympathy and I have a huge amount of respect for artists who can handle it at an intense, lengthy and high octane level, but I am just not one of those human beings and I never have been,” she added.

The ‘365’ singer went on to say that this was also the reason she chose to do a shorter run on her current North American tour , which kicked off in Philadelphia last night (September 11).

“I’m sorry if you feel I am letting you down; I really am. Perhaps one day I will be built for the kind of touring you expect from me but right now I am not,” she added. “If you’re coming to a show I hope you have fun and enjoy it, and I will try my best to stay in a healthy and positive mindset and enjoy it too.”

Charli opened up about her struggles with her mental health back in June , saying she was “in the worst place mentally that I’ve been in my life” and that her “emotions are very, very volatile at the minute, I’ll be honest.”