The Tits Out Tour
Tour by Kesha and Scissor Sisters | |||||||||||||
Promotional poster for the concerts | |||||||||||||
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Associated album | Period | ||||||||||||
Start date | July 1, 2025 | ||||||||||||
End date | March 21, 2026 | ||||||||||||
No. of shows | 37 | ||||||||||||
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The Tits Out Tour is the ongoing co-headlining concert tour by American singer and songwriter Kesha, and American band Scissor Sisters.[1][2] The tour will promote Kesha's sixth studio album Period (2025), her first on her independent label Kesha Records, and is part of the Scissor Sisters reunion which began in 2024.[3] The tour is set to commence on July 1, 2025, in West Valley City, Utah, and conclude on March 21 of the following year in Dublin, Ireland.
Background and promotion
Following the settlement of the Kesha v. Dr. Luke,[4] the conclusion of Kesha's Only Love Tour, and the announcement of her departure from Kemosabe and RCA Records in 2023,[5] Kesha announced her new single "Joyride", to be the first released on her own independent record label, Kesha Records, on July 4, 2024.[6] Her sixth studio album Period was announced on March 27, 2025, with a release date set for July 4 of the same year.[7]
The Scissor Sisters announced their reunion in October 2024 along with a 2025 European tour.[3] Their participation with the Tits Out Tour is described as the North American leg of their reunion tour, and their first time touring in there in over a decade.[8]
The tour was announced on April 3, 2025, with ticket pre-sales started on April 8 on both Kesha and the Scissor Sisters' websites. General sales opened on April 10.[1] The tour marks Kesha's first time performing at Madison Square Garden in New York City and the Kia Forum in Los Angeles. The tour will be supported by Slayyyter and Rose Gray on selected dates.[9] On May 9, it was announced Dutch Eurotrance group Vengaboys would be joining the stop in New York City.[10]
European dates were announced for the spring of 2026 with only Kesha headlining. These dates marks the first time Kesha fully touring in the area since the Rainbow Tour (2017). Due to high demand, extra shows were added for Manchester and London.
Concert synopsis
Kesha's set begins with an advertisement for the dating app, Feeld. She starts off with "Tik Tok" wearing a white bodysuit and jacket, with the opening lyrics being changed to "Wake up in the morning like fuck P. Diddy", acknowledging the abuse allegations against the rapper. She then sings a medley of songs from her second studio album, Warrior, starting with the title track. She proceeds to move through the crowd singing "C'Mon" and "Thinking of You", interacting with the fans.
The second act sees Kesha singing a snippet of "Sleazy" before transitioning into "Boy Crazy" with a "sexy" female fronted choreography. "Cannibal" sees her "killing" one of her dancers with a prop knife. To close the second act, she performs "Take It Off" but it is noted she asked fans to not throw their clothes on stage as they have done on previous tours.[11]
Act three starts off with "Blow", with Kesha wearing a black latex leotard and playing an electric guitar. The song is cut short before moving onto "The Drama" and sees the singer being put in a straight jacket, the word "abuse" being flashed onto the screen behind her. Her dancers are dressed like militia and drag her around onstage while phone cameras flash her during "Fine Line". As "Ram Dass Interlude" plays, Kesha pushes the wall of phones out of her face, with Shi Bradley of Phoenix New Times praising the symbolism. Kesha ends the act with "Happy", where she sits onstage wearing a party hat and strums on the guitar. She tells the crowd: "I made this song saying one day I’ve been happy, and truth is, now I’ve never been happier in my life." The final song of act three is "Eat the Acid" and shows two robed dancers offering Kesha a crown, eventually yielding it and the gloves before exiting the stage.
Act four sees Kesha wearing a handprint top as she performs the next set of songs. Wrapping up the act, she performed "Dinosaur", where her male dancers showed up dressed as cheerleaders.
Transitioning into the final act, Kesha's name flashes onscreen in neon pink. Her final outfit consists of a more casual aesthetic with a bedazzled corset top and jeans. She belts out shortened versions of her ballads, "Cathedral" and "Praying".[11]
Critical reception
Shi Bradley of Phoenix New Times gave a positive review during the Phoenix, Arizona, show. He praised the tour for giving exposure to rising and veterans of LGBTQ+ artists. Bradley also favored seeing Kesha return to her party girl image, but on the singer's own terms. "...in the light of stressful times, especially among women and the queer community, a pop party where everyone is encouraged to let loose, sing and dance their hearts out, and be the most fierce, unapologetic versions of themselves couldn’t have come any sooner."[11]
Set list
This set list is from the July 6, 2025, concert in Phoenix.[11] It may not represent all concerts of the tour.
Scissor Sisters
- "Laura"
- "She's My Man"
- "Tits on the Radio"
- "I Can't Decide"
- "Any Which Way"
- "Comfortably Numb"
- "Let's Have a Kiki"
- "I Don't Feel Like Dancing"
- "Filthy/Gorgeous"
- "Music Is the Victim"
Kesha
Act One
- "Tik Tok"
- "Only Love Can Save Us Now"
- "Warrior"
- "Crazy Kids"
- "C'Mon"
- "Thinking of You"
Act Two
- "Sleazy"
- "Boy Crazy"
- "Cannibal"
- "Take It Off"
Act Three
- "Blow"
- "The Drama"
- "Fine Line"
- "Ram Dass Interlude"
- "Happy"
- "Eat the Acid"
Act Four
- "Freedom"
- "Attention!"
- "Joyride"
- "Yippee-Ki-Yay"
- "Timber"
- "Red Flag"
- "Dinosaur"
- "The One"
- "Die Young"
Act Five
- "Cathedral"
- "Praying"
- "Your Love Is My Drug"
- "We R Who We R"
Notes
- During the July 5, 2025, concert in Inglewood, Erika Jayne performed "Let's Have a Kiki" with Scissor Sisters.[12]
Tour dates
Date (2026) | City | Country | Venue | Supporting acts | Attendance | Revenue |
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March 4 | Berlin | Germany | Uber Eats Music Hall | — | — | — |
March 6 | Paris | France | Zénith Paris | – | — | |
March 7 | Amsterdam | Netherlands | AFAS Live | — | — | |
March 9 | Antwerp | Belgium | Lotto Arena | — | — | |
March 11 | Glasgow | Scotland | OVO Hydro | — | — | |
March 13 | Manchester | England | Aviva Studios | — | — | |
March 14 | ||||||
March 16 | London | O2 Academy Brixton | — | — | ||
March 17 | ||||||
March 19 | Wolverhampton | Wolverhampton Civic Hall | — | — | ||
March 21 | Dublin | Ireland | 3Arena | — | — |
Notes
- ^ The July 9, 2025, was originally scheduled for July 8, but was postponed, due to the floods in Central Texas.[13]
- ^ Labelled as St. Louis in promotional material.
- ^ Labelled as Buffalo in promotional material.
- ^ Labelled as Tampa in promotional material.
- ^ This concert is part of All Things Go Music Festival.
References
- ^ a b "Kesha Announces The Tits Out Tour with Scissor Sisters for Summer 2025: Dates and How to Get Tickets". People.com. Retrieved April 30, 2025.
- ^ "Kesha Is Going On A 'Tits Out' Tour With Scissor Sisters". UPROXX. April 3, 2025. Retrieved April 30, 2025.
- ^ a b Corcoran, Nina (October 31, 2024). "Scissor Sisters Reunite, Announce First Tour in 12 Years". Pitchfork. Retrieved May 12, 2025.
- ^ Cullins, Ashley (June 22, 2023). "Kesha and Dr. Luke Settle Legal Battle Ahead of Trial". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 12, 2025.
- ^ Aswad, Jem (December 18, 2023). "Kesha Parts Ways With Dr. Luke's Kemosabe Label, RCA Records and Vector Management". Variety. Retrieved May 12, 2025.
- ^ Legaspi, Althea (June 30, 2024). "Kesha Teases 'Joy Ride,' Which Arrives on Independence Day". Rolling Stone. Retrieved May 12, 2025.
- ^ "Kesha Announces New Album '. (PERIOD)', Shares T-Pain Collab "Yippee-Ki-Yay": Listen". Stereogum. March 27, 2025. Retrieved May 12, 2025.
- ^ Schube, Will (April 9, 2025). "Scissor Sisters And Kesha Gear Up For Co-Headlining Tour". uDiscover Music. Retrieved May 12, 2025.
- ^ a b Grimes, Navier (April 3, 2025). "Kesha & Scissor Sisters Reveal The T!ts Out Tour". Live Nation Entertainment. Retrieved April 30, 2025.
- ^ Kesha (May 9, 2025). "NYC GET YOUR NIPPLES READY @vengaboys LOW TIX AT MSG, LESS THAN TWO MONTHS TIL WE TAKE THE GIRLS OUT AND PARTY". Instagram. Retrieved May 11, 2025.
- ^ a b c d Bradley, Shi. "Kesha and Scissor Sisters delivered powerful, sexy performances in Phoenix". Phoenix New Times. Voice Media Group. ISSN 0279-3962. Archived from the original on July 9, 2025. Retrieved July 8, 2025.
- ^ Arcuri, Dean (July 7, 2025). "RHOBH Erika Jayne has a Kiki onstage with Scissor Sisters". QNews. ISSN 1833-4830. Archived from the original on July 9, 2025. Retrieved July 8, 2025.
- ^ Kesha [@KeshaRose] (July 8, 2025). "♥️" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "Tour — Kesha". Kesha Official. Retrieved June 6, 2025.