Wednesday, 27 Aug 2025
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Thursday, 28 Aug 2025
O2 Academy Brixton, London
Saturday, 30 Aug 2025
University of Wolverhampton at The Halls, Wolverhampton
GRAMMY- Award winning artist, actor and multifaceted entertainer, Will Smith announced his upcoming “Based on a True Story” Summer Tour. Smith will visit major cities throughout the United Kingdom. He is set to perform at multiple International festivals, including Mawazine in Morocco, POSITIV Festival in France, Dreambeach in Spain & BIG ART Festival in Italy. Will Smith’s headline shows will bring us the sounds of summertime.
The “Based on a True Story” Tour announcement comes on the heels of Will Smith’s first full-length album in 20 years, Based on a True Story, which is set for release March 28th. These live shows will see him performing songs from the new album along with his classic hits including “Jiggy Wit It,” “Miami,” “Summertime” and more. The 14-track album will feature a variety of collaborators including DJ Jazzy Jeff, Teyana Talor, & Jac Ross. Previously released singles “First Love,” “Beautiful Scars,” “TANTRUM,” “Work of Art,” and “You Can Make It,” will be included.
Smith debuted “You Can Make It” at the 2024 BET Awards. This marks Will’s first #1 single since Get Jiggy With It, topping both the rap and gospel charts.