Lewis Capaldi Swarmed by Fans on Arrival in Sydney for Tour

Lewis Capaldi certainly received a hero’s welcome when he touched down in Sydney this week.

The Scottish hitmaker, 29, is in the country for his highly anticipated Australian tour, that will see him play a slew of sold-out shows around the country.

And Lewis cut quite the casual figure for his flight, stepping out in a plain black Nike hoodie.

He also wore a pair of brown shorts that finished at the knee, as well as a pair of white Reebok sneakers.

Lewis completed his look with a pair of white earbuds, perhaps listening to the set he’ll soon perform for his adoring Australian fans. 

Clutching a bottle of water, Lewis looked genuinely chuffed to be back Down Under, especially after an unfortunate tour cancellation in 2023. 

And it was a case of absence makes the heart grow fonder for Lewis’ Aussie fans, who arrived at Sydney Airport in droves to greet the star.

Lewis was happy to mingle with eager fans who flocked to the singer to snap some selfies.

The affable star was quick to oblige, patiently posing for photos and, as a testament to his appeal, fans of all ages were keen for some personal time with the singer.

Lewis will begin the Australian run at Brisbane Entertainment Centre on December 4, before hitting Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena for three shows on December 6, 7, and 9.

The tour will then roll into Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena on December 10, 12, and 13, and  the Adelaide Entertainment Centre on December 15, before finishing at Perth’s RAC Arena on Wednesday, December 17.

Lewis, who was last in the country for the Falls Festival in 2019, left Aussie fans heartbroken when he was forced to cancel an Australian tour. 

He apologised profusely to Aussie fans on Instagram as he announced he would no longer be touring ‘for the foreseeable future’. 

He was initially slated to play shows in Sydney, Perth, Adelaide and Melbourne, before heading to Byron Bay for Splendour in the Grass.

However, the Scotsman cancelled all shows in Australia due to persistent struggles he was experiencing with his Tourette’s symptoms.

‘I’m so incredibly sorry to everyone who had planned to come to a show before the end of the year, but I need to feel well to perform at the standard you all deserve,’ he wrote in a lengthy message.

He added: ‘Playing for you every night is all I’ve ever dreamed of so this has been the most difficult decision of my life. I’ll be back as soon as I possibly can.’

The move didn’t come as a shock to fans, as the Someone You Loved hitmaker had difficulties completing his 2023 Glastonbury set.

Lewis became emotional during the set as his tics made it difficult to complete songs, prompting fans to sing along in a heartwarming show of support.

He had taken three weeks off before his gig on the Pyramid Stage, but admitted it was not enough as he cancelled the remaining 24 live dates he had scheduled.

‘I used to be able to enjoy every second of shows like this and I’d hoped three weeks away would sort me out,’ he explained in his message.

‘But the truth is I’m still learning to adjust to the impact of my Tourette’s, and on Saturday it became obvious that I need to spend much more time getting my mental and physical health in order, so I can keep doing everything I love for a long time to come.’

‘I know I’m incredibly fortunate to be able to take some time out when others can’t and I’d like to thank my amazing family, friends, team, medical professionals and all of you who’ve been so supportive every step of the way through the good times and even more during this past year when I’ve needed it more than ever.’ 

The singer-songwriter subsequently announced a hiatus from music while he prioritised his mental health, but, looking back, he believes he also needed a complete break from the industry as a whole.

‘I didn’t take a break to just focus on getting better,’ he said in a promotional campaign for online therapy platform BetterHelp. 

‘I took a break because I needed a break, and to sort of release the pressure valve a little bit.’ 

Thankfully for fans, after maintaining a relatively low profile, Lewis made a triumphant return with a bravura set at Glastonbury in June this year.