| Ayra Starr live performances | |
|---|---|
| Ayra Starr performing at Shoke Shoke Festival in 2023 | |
| Concert tours | 3 |
| Festivals | 34 |
| TV shows and specials | 4 |
| Other performances | 1 |
Nigerian singer Ayra Starr has headlined one concert tour and served as a supporting act on two major world tours. She has performed at several music, arts, and culture festivals, as well as on televised shows across Africa, Middle East, Europe, North America, and Oceania. Following the release of her self-titled debut EP in January 2021 and her first studio album 19 & Dangerous that August, Starr began appearing at international events including Gurtenfestival, Afrochella, Dreamville Festival, Couleur Café, and Rolling Loud, among others. That year, she launched her first headlining concert series, 21: The World Tour, in support of 19 & Dangerous and its deluxe edition, becoming the youngest African female artist to achieve this feat. The tour spanned 19 countries across four continents, with stops at prominent venues such as Webster Hall, New York and Koko, London. It earned generally positive reviews, with critics praising Starr’s vocal ability, stage presence, and rapport with audiences.
Following the release of her second studio album The Year I Turned 21 on May 31, 2024, Starr expanded her presence worldwide through high-profile festival appearances and tour collaborations. She opened for Chris Brown during the North American leg of his 11:11 Tour, performing in cities including Detroit, Chicago, New York, and Toronto. On June 29, 2024, she became the first African female artist to perform on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury Festival, earning widespread acclaim for her 45-minute set. [1] Later that year, she headlined Flytime Fest in Lagos, performing “Away” and “Sability,” and joined Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres World Tour for its Australia, New Zealand, US, Canada and UK shows. [2]
In 2025, Starr continued her run of major appearances, headlining Montreal Jazz Festival, Global Citizen Festival and Afro Nation Punta Cana, after co-headlining the Summer Jam. Her television performances include The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon , where she made her U.S. television debut performing "Last Heartbreak Song" and "Woman Commando," and NBC’s Today show, where she performed "Good Feelings" alongside Coldplay. She has also been featured on MTV Push , GRAMMY.com’s Global Spin series, Genius Open Mic, YouTube Live, and VevoDSCVR Artists to Watch.
| Title | Dates | Associated album | Continent(s) | Shows |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21: The World Tour | July 27, 2023 — November 30, 2023 | 19 & Dangerous | Africa, Australia, Europe, North America | 40 |
| Title | Dates | Headlining artist(s) | Country | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:11 Tour | June 5, 2024 — June 22, 2024 | Chris Brown | United States, Canada | [3] |
| Music of the Spheres | October 30, 2024 — August 23, 2025 | Coldplay | Australia, New Zealand, United States, United Kingdom, Canada | [2] |
| Date | Festival | City | Country | Performed song(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 17, 2021 | Livespot X Festival | Lagos | Nigeria | [4] | |
| April 24, 2022 | Coachella | Indio | United States |
| [5] |
| July 8, 2022 | Wireless Festival | London | England |
| [6] |
| July 10, 2022 | Afrobeats Festival | Berlin | Germany | — | [7] |
| July 16, 2022 | Gurtenfestival | Bern | Switzerland | — | [8] |
| August 19, 2022 | Ladies Love Hiphop Festival | Stockholm | Sweden | — | [9] |
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| August 21, 2022 | Le Cabaret Vert | Charleville-Mézières | France | — | [10] |
| August 27 | Bomboclat Festival | Bruges | Belgium |
| [11] |
| August 28, 2022 | Hype Festival | Oberhausen | Germany |
| [12] |
| December 21, 2022 | Gbamgbaode Festival | Freetown | Sierra Leone | [13] | |
| December 28, 2022 | Afrochella | Accra | Ghana |
| [14] |
| March 4, 2023 | Shoke Shoke Festival | Nairobi | Kenya |
| [15] |
| April 2, 2023 | Dreamville Festival | Raleigh | United States |
| [16] |
| May 29, 2023 | City Splash Festival | London | England |
| [17] |
| June 20, 2023 | Release Athens | Athens | Greece |
| [18] |
| June 23, 2023 | Couleur Café | Brussels | Belgium | — | [19] |
| June 30, 2023 | Rolling Loud | Rotterdam | The Netherlands |
| [20] |
| July 4, 2023 | Montreux Jazz Festival | Montreux | Switzerland |
| [21] |
| August 9, 2023 | Øyafestivalen | Oslo | Norway |
| [22] |
| December 22, 2023 | Nativeland | Lagos | Nigeria |
| [23] |
| April 27, 2024 | Capella Music Festival | Camana Bay | Cayman Islands |
| [24] |
| May 16, 2024 | C6 Fest | São Paulo | Brazil |
| [25] |
| June 26, 2024 | Mawazine | Rabat | Morocco |
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| June 29, 2024 | Glastonbury Festival | Pilton, Somerset | England |
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| July 6, 2024 | Essence Music Festival | New Orleans | United States |
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| July 13, 2024 | Les Ardentes | Liège | Belgium |
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| July 27, 2024 | BlastFest | Seattle | United States |
| [26] |
| August 17, 2024 | Afro Nation | Detroit | — | ||
| December 25, 2024 | Flytime Fest | Lagos | Nigeria |
| [27] |
| June 20, 2025 | Summer Jam | Newark | United States |
| [28] |
| June 26, 2025 | St Kitts Music Festival | Basseterre | Saint Kitts and Nevis |
| [29] |
| July 1, 2025 | Montreal Jazz Festival | Montreal | Canada |
| [30] |
| July 3, 2025 | Summerfest | Milwaukee | United States |
| [31] |
| August 2, 2025 | Giants of Africa | Kigali | Rwanda |
| [32] |
| August 24, 2025 | Notting Hill Carnival | London | England |
| [33] |
| September 27, 2025 | Global Citizen Festival | New York City | United States |
| [34] |
| November 15, 2025 | Tidal Rave Festival | Accra | Ghana |
| [35] |
| Date | Festival | City | Country | Performed song(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 8, 2022 | Red Sea International Film Festival | Jeddah | Saudi Arabia |
| [36] |
| Air date | Network | Program | Location | Performed song(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 8, 2024 | NBC | Today (with Coldplay) | New York City | "Good Feelings" |
| July 23, 2024 | NBC | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon | New York City |
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| September 2024 | MTV | MTV Push | — |
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| September 5, 2021 | Africa Magic | Big Brother Naija Season 6 (Kingsize Eviction Show) | Lagos | "Bloody Samaritan" [37] |
| July 11, 2021 | Africa Magic | Nigerian Idol Season 6 Grand Finale | Lagos | "Away" |
| Date | Event | Venue | Location | Performed song(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2021 | Miss Uniben | Indoor Sports Complex | Benin City |
| [38] |
| September 14 2022 | Genius Open Mic | Genius Studios | — | "Rush" | |
| January 2023 | Vevo DSCVR Artists to Watch 2023 | Vevo Studios | — |
| [39] |
| May 20, 2023 | Lock in 255 | Superdome Arena | Dar es Salaam | "People" | |
| June 22, 2023 | Power Our Planet: Live in Paris | Champ de Mars | Paris |
| [40] |
| May 28, 2024 | Visa Live at le Louvre | Le Louvre | Paris |
| [41] |
| December 20, 2024 | Ayra Starr: Live in Concert | Transcorp Hilton | Abuja |
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| Date | Artist | Event | Location | Performed song(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 14, 2023 | Rema | Ravage Uprising | London (The O2 Arena) |
| [42] |
| September 5, 2024 | Tems | Born in the Wild Tour | New York City (Radio City Music Hall) | "Rush" | [43] |