Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · August 2, 2025 · Entertainment

Rihanna's Comeback Tour in 2026: Balancing Motherhood and Music

Rihanna is reportedly set to tour again after cancelling a string of dates in London which were meant to take place this summer (pictured in February 2023)

Rihanna's Highly Anticipated Return to Music: A Royal Rebirth of Sound

Get ready, RiRi fans! After a string of cancelled dates in London this summer, pop sensation Rihanna is finally set to embark on her highly anticipated tour next year. The 37-year-old songstress, who is currently expecting her third baby with partner ASAP Rocky, has rearranged the shows and confirmed that she will be gracing the UK stage once again.

The news comes as a breath of fresh air for fans who have been eagerly waiting for Rihanna's return to music. Her last album, Anti, was released in 2016, and since then, there have been whispers of a new project in the works. In an interview with Harper's Bazaar earlier this year, Rihanna revealed that she has been working on her ninth studio album and hinted that it would be worth the wait.

The singer, 37, who is currently preparing to welcome her third child with her partner ASAP Rocky, has now rearranged the shows (pictured in May)

A New Era of Music

Rihanna's upcoming tour will not only mark her first UK shows since 2016 but also coincide with the tenth anniversary of Anti. Fans can expect to hear new music from the singer, who has been teasing her fans on social media about cracking the code to her next body of work.

According to sources close to the project, Rihanna's promoters were holding onto London Stadium for July 4 and 5, with other possible concerts set for July 8, 9, 11, and 12. The run of concerts would be a major coup for the singer, who has been absent from the music scene for almost a decade.

The tour is now set to be back on for 2026, The Sun reports, which will mark her first UK shows since 2016 (pictured last month)

The Ultimate Working Mum

Despite her pregnancy, Rihanna is determined to make this tour happen. As one source told thescholarlynote.com: "Rihanna and her team are now confident they can make it work for next year." The singer's dedication to her craft and family is truly inspiring, especially given the news that she will be welcoming her third baby soon.

In a recent interview with Access Hollywood, Rihanna opened up about motherhood, sharing that her two sons, RZA and Riot, have an abundance of energy that leaves her exhausted. However, it seems that being a mum has only fueled her creativity, as she prepares to unleash her new music on the world.

The run of concerts will be Rihanna's first in a decade, after the release of her last album Anti in 2016 (pictured on Anti World Tour in 2016)

A Personal Milestone

Rihanna's upcoming tour will not only be a musical milestone but also a personal one for the singer. Just last month, she attended her father's funeral in Barbados after he passed away at the age of 70 due to pancreatic cancer and accompanying complications. The loss was a devastating blow to Rihanna, who has been known to draw inspiration from her personal experiences.

The Smurfs Premiere

She told Access Hollywood that her 'two princes' RZA and Riot have a ton of energy that wear her out when she attended the Smurfs premiere in Los Angeles

In a rare moment of light-heartedness, Rihanna took her sons along with her to the premiere of the new animated musical-comedy film, where she voiced the character of Smurfette. The event was a fun-filled night for the singer and her family, who watched the movie together for the first time.

As fans eagerly await Rihanna's return to music, one thing is certain: it will be worth the wait. With her unwavering dedication to her craft and family, she is set to deliver an unforgettable experience for all those lucky enough to catch her on tour next year.

In conclusion, Rihanna's highly anticipated tour is shaping up to be a royal rebirth of sound, one that will leave fans in awe of her creativity and resilience. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting development, and get ready to sing along with the queen of pop once again!