Katy Perry shares Sunny Hill Festival headlining news to Dua Lipa

After wrapping up the globe-trotting success of The Lifetimes Tour, which thrilled audiences with everything from ‘Lifetimes’ to ‘Firework,’ Katy Perry is already gearing up for another turn in the spotlight after touring all over the world in 2025. The pop superstar recently shared her excitement with Dua Lipa, happily revealing that she will be returning to the stage as part of the Sunny Hill Festival lineup.

A playful video shared by Sunny Hill Festival captured Katy Perry surprising Dua Lipa with some exciting news during what appeared to be a FaceTime call. While discussing her packed summer festival schedule across Europe, the pop star casually steered the conversation toward the actual news. The reveal was delivered with perfect timing, leaving Dua Lipa visibly thrilled as the announcement unfolded in real time.

“I’m actually playing this festival called Sunny Hill Festival.” With that line, Katy Perry finally unveiled the reason behind her upcoming stop in Kosovo.

The singer had first teased that she would be visiting Pristina, Dua Lipa’s hometown, prompting immediate curiosity from Dua Lipa. Once the festival’s name was spoken aloud, the conversation instantly shifted from casual catch-up to celebration between two of pop music’s biggest names.

“I’m going to be singing every single word.” Dua Lipa replied without hesitation after Katy Perry asked whether she would be attending the show.

The response reflected both hometown pride and genuine excitement about welcoming the chart-topper to Kosovo. Perry, meanwhile, shared that she was eager to visit the country for the first time and meet the fans who had supported her for years.

The exchange also highlighted the personal connection behind the booking. Katy Perry thanked Dua Lipa, whose family founded the festival, for the invitation, noting that she was looking forward to meeting both her own supporters and Dua Lipa’s audience.

The exchange carried extra significance given Katy Perry and Dua Lipa’s journey from fan admiration to genuine friendship.

Katy Perry and Dua Lipa’s friendship

What makes the exchange especially charming is the history behind it. Long before Dua Lipa became a global superstar, she was a teenage fan who joined Katy Perry onstage during the ‘California Dreams’ Tour in London. Years later, the dynamic shifted when Perry publicly championed the rising artist, even leaving an American Idol taping early, according to Rolling Stone, to watch Dua Lipa perform and predicting that the industry would soon know her name.

Over time, admiration evolved into a genuine friendship built on mutual respect rather than industry convenience. The pair have shared festival stages, interviewed one another, and consistently spoken warmly about their bond. Seen through that lens, Katy Perry’s Sunny Hill Festival announcement felt less like a headline reveal and more like a full-circle moment between a former fan and the superstar who first inspired her, making Pristina the perfect setting to close the story.