Her Campus Logo Her Campus Logo
Zayn Malik
Zayn Malik
@zayn via Instagram
Culture > Entertainment

Stay Calm, 1D Fans: Zayn Malik’s Going On His First Ever Solo Tour

Bre McNamara
Makalah Wright

Calling all One Direction stans: I have some exciting news you’re going to want to hear! Drum please — Zayn Malik‘s going on his first-ever solo tour and it’s kicking off *very* soon. Malik made the announcement while appearing on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Sept. 17 and confirmed that the tour is definitely happening on Sept. 18 on social media.

Malik’s Stairway To The Sky tour will mark the first time he’s heading out on the road since January 2016, so for longtime fans, this is a very big deal! I know you’re probably wondering where you can see Malik live, when tickets go on sale, what his set list will look like, and more. While many of the details surrounding this tour are still under wraps, allow me to share with you what we know so far.

When Malik appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Sept. 17, it was an unexpected surprise for everyone. He approached Fallon, giving him a card, and then walking off set (pretty clever, right). Fallon then read the card outloud. ”Hey Jimmy, great to see you, mate. I’m going on my first ever solo tour this autumn. So maybe when you’re done picking apples with your buds, you can come check out my Stairway To The Sky across the US and UK,” the note read. “I’m making an official announcement tomorrow morning. Let me know what day you need tickets for.” 

What songs will be on zayn’s tour set list?

As of this writing, there’s no word on the tour’s setlist, but fans can expect Malik to perform songs from his latest album Stairway To The Sky, including his song “Stardust.” It’s also possible that he’ll perform fan favorites such as “Pillowtalk” and “I Don’t Wanna Live Forever.”

When will zayn’s tour begin?

The tour is set to kick off on Oct. 23 in San Francisco. It also appears that Malik will be doing a North American leg first, followed by a European leg that’ll begin on Nov. 20 in Edinburgh, Scotland and wrap in Newcastle, England on Dec. 3.

Since this will be his first time touring outside of One Direction, a lot of fans are hyped for this tour and to witness what Malik will bring. 

Listen, I’m just as hyped as you are. Growing up as a 1D and Zayn fan, hearing that Malik is finally touring makes my heart so happy. And, I know the long wait for this will be worthwhile!

Bre is the Entertainment Editor at Her Campus. She oversees the entertainment verticals on the site, including celebrities, movies, television, and music coverage. During her college career, Bre was a contributing writer and Entertainment Editor for the Montclair State University chapter of Her Campus. After graduating in 2018 with a bachelor's degree in Communications and Media Arts, Bre worked as a full-time writer at Showbiz Cheat Sheet, where she pitched, edited, and wrote articles covering trending news, movies, television, and celebrities. Bre has also written and conducted interviews for the entertainment site Shadow and Act. When she's not writing, you can find Bre binging 'New Girl' or 'Modern Family' for the millionth time or listening to her assorted Spotify playlist. She also loves spending time with her family and keeping herself busy with a little retail therapy!
Makalah Wright is the Campus Correspondent at Her Campus at UWG chapter. For the chapter, she has written personal essays about real-life experiences and she encourages readers to take inspiration or learn from it. Beyond her position as the CC, she is also a national writer for the wellness section of the website. So far, she has written articles based on mental health, relationships, and other wellness-related topics. Currently, she is the fall 2024 entertainment and culture intern for Her Campus. She is a senior at the University of West Georgia, studying in public relations with a minor in music. After her undergrad, she plans to get a masters in public relations and work within the media industry. She also hopes to create her own foundation that will help with funding for the performing arts in schools. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with loved ones, shopping, traveling to new places, and drinking iced coffee. She also enjoys playing the clarinet and listening to all types of music, specifically jazz.