Pop icon Kylie Minogue has just revealed exciting news for her fans—her upcoming album Tension II, a collection of 13 high-energy, dance-ready tracks, is set to drop on October 18 via BMG. Following the success of her 2023 smash hit album Tension, this new release promises to take Kylie even deeper into the electronic realm, packed with infectious anthems designed for the dance floor. Fans can pre-save the album now, along with the lead single, “Lights Camera Action,” which will be released on September 27.

Kylie expressed her excitement about continuing the Tension era, stating, “The Tension era has been so special to me … I can’t possibly let it be over just yet! Welcome to Tension II.” The new album will feature nine brand-new Kylie tracks and include collaborations with Orville Peck, Bebe Rexha, Tove Lo, Sia, and The Blessed Madonna. Among the standout tracks is “Edge of Saturday Night,” a dance hit featuring The Blessed Madonna, which has already been generating buzz.

The highly anticipated Tension II tracklist is as follows:

1. Lights Camera Action
2. Taboo
3. Someone For Me
4. Good As Gone
5. Kiss Bang Bang
6. Diamonds
7. Hello
8. Dance To The Music
9. Shoulda Left Ya
10. Edge Of Saturday Night (with The Blessed Madonna)
11. My Oh My (with Bebe Rexha & Tove Lo)
12. Midnight Ride (with Orville Peck & Diplo)
13. Dance Alone (with Sia)

In tandem with the release of Tension II, Kylie has announced her latest global tour since 2011—the Tension Tour 2025. Starting in February with a series of shows in Australia, the tour will take the pop superstar across Asia, the UK, and eventually into Europe, North America, and South America. Kylie’s homecoming tour kicks off on February 15 at Perth’s RAC Arena, followed by dates in Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane before heading to cities across Asia in March. The U.K. leg of the tour begins in May at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro, with more dates to be revealed soon.

Kylie shared her enthusiasm for the tour, stating, “I am beyond excited to announce the Tension Tour 2025. I can’t wait to share beautiful and wild moments with fans all over the world, celebrating the Tension era and more! It’s been an exhilarating ride so far and now, get ready for your close up because I will be calling ‘Lights, Camera, Action’ … and there will be a whole lot of Padaming!”

Here’s a preview of the Tension Tour 2025 dates:

Australia

• 15th February – RAC Arena, Perth
• 18th February – AEC Arena, Adelaide
• 20th & 21st February – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
• 26th February – Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane
• 1st & 2nd March – Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney

Asia

• 10th March – Bangkok
• 12th March – Tokyo
• 15th March – Kaohsiung
• 17th March – Manila

UK

• 16th May – OVO Hydro, Glasgow
• 17th May – Utilita Arena, Newcastle
• 19th May – AO Arena, Manchester
• 22nd May – M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool
• 23rd May – Utilita Arena, Sheffield
• 26th & 27th May – The O2, London
• 30th May – Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham
• 31st May – BP Pulse Live, Birmingham

More dates across Europe, North America, and South America will be announced soon. Fans can stay updated by visiting Kylie’s official website.

Kylie’s star power in 2024 has been nothing short of meteoric. After winning the Global Icon Award at the BRITS and taking home a Grammy for Best Pop Dance Recording for her hit “Padam Padam,” Kylie made headlines with her inaugural Las Vegas residency and a critically lauded performance at London’s BST Hyde Park. With her album Tension surpassing 500,000 global sales and nearing half a billion streams, Kylie’s reign as pop royalty is as strong as ever.

The announcement of Tension II and the Tension Tour 2025 only adds to what has been a stellar year for the Australian pop queen. Fans can expect more electrifying performances, dazzling production, and unforgettable moments as Kylie embarks on this next chapter of her career. With collaborations from some of the biggest names in pop and electronic music, Tension II is set to solidify her place as a dance-floor legend.

Mark your calendars for October 18, and get ready to pre-save “Lights Camera Action” for its release on September 27—Kylie is calling, and she’s ready to shine.