Andrea Bocelli to Make His Rupp Arena Debut on December 6, 2025
Lexington, Kentucky (March 26, 2025)– Today, Iconic Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli announced his 2025 North American October and December tour dates. The new tour includes 13 shows in major cities across the nation, including a debut show in Lexington, KY, at Rupp Arena on Saturday, December 6, 2025. Locally presented by the Lexington Cancer Foundation, the performance will showcase Bocelli accompanied by the Lexington Philharmonic throughout the entire evening.
“We are thrilled to be the local presenting sponsor of this special event. Our supporters will have access to premium seats and VIP packages,” said Brenda Rice, founder and chairman of the Lexington Cancer Foundation. “In addition, this celebration is a wonderful opportunity to bring awareness to the UK Cancer and Advanced Ambulatory Building, which will house the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center and bring a new era of advanced cancer research, treatment, and services for all Kentuckians. The Lexington Cancer Foundation’s mission is to improve the lives of cancer patients and their families.”
The tour will feature performances from Bocelli’s extensive repertoire, including music in honor of the Holiday Season, with selections from his recent #1 album A Family Christmas as well as the Deluxe Edition, his uplifting solo album Believe, and a selection of arias, his beloved crossover hits, and famed love songs.
This tour is sponsored by global investment firm Stifel. The Stifel pre-sale begins Tuesday, April 1 at 10 a.m. local time, alongside a special early on-sale for Citi cardholders, with access to pre-sale tickets at www.citientertainment.com. Andrea Bocelli Fan Club members will gain access on Wednesday, April 2 at 10 a.m. local time.
2024 was a landmark year for Andrea Bocelli’s as it marked the 30th anniversary of his iconic career. Bocelli released a new Duets album, that went #1 on the Classical Music Charts and featured a variety of his most beloved collaborations with Ed Sheeran, Celine Dion, and Luciano Pavarotti, among others, as well as newly recorded tracks with Shania Twain, Chris Stapleton, Karol G, and more. He also released a concert film directed by Sam Wrench, which chronicled his three-day July concert event in Italy. The film Andrea Bocelli 30: The Celebration is currently airing on PBS stations in all tour markets.
As one of the most recognizable voices in the entertainment industry and revered by fans internationally, Andrea Bocelli has sold nearly 90 million records worldwide. In addition to his sold-out arena-sized concert events and record-breaking live-streams, Bocelli has shared his talents at many major events including the Olympic Games, the World Cup, and Global Citizen. He has earned a Golden Globe, seven Classical BRITs and seven World Music Awards, plus a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
“There is something truly special about the way art and medicine intersect, and we at the Markey Cancer Center are thrilled to be involved in this extraordinary musical event that will raise awareness for cancer care here in Kentucky, including Markey’s new state-of-the-art cancer facility currently under construction,” said B. Mark Evers, M.D., director of the UK Markey Cancer Center. “And as Lexington celebrates its 250th anniversary, Markey is committed to growing to meet the health care needs of our city and all of the Commonwealth for the next 250 years.”
Tickets will be available for purchase starting at 10 A.M. on Monday, April 7 at ticketmaster.com, RuppArena.com, or in person at the Central Bank Center Box Office from 12-4 P.M. on Wednesdays and Fridays.
