‘On the Road Again’: Shawn Mendes rediscovers joy of live performance
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Shawn Mendes is gearing up to reconnect with fans on the road in 2025. The much-anticipated “On the Road Again” tour not only marks his return to live performances but also celebrates a significant milestone: the 10th anniversary of his debut album, “Handwritten.”
But before stepping back on stage, Mendes admitted he felt nervous about returning to touring after some time away.
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Sharing candidly on X, the global superstar revealed, “Honestly, before I played in South America a couple months ago I was scared. I wasn’t sure how it was gunna feel to be back on the road again & my god…I had the absolute best time. I mean those were some of the best shows of my life.”
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honestly, before i played in South America a couple months ago i was scared.
I wasn’t sure how it was gunna feel to be back on the road again & my god…I had the absolute best time. I mean those were some of the best shows of my life.I feel like time away… pic.twitter.com/X5443Xs3bG
— Shawn Mendes (@ShawnMendes) May 29, 2025
Reflecting on his time away, the “Stitches” hitmaker expressed that the break helped him realize how special performing live truly is.
“I feel like time away has allowed me to come back and recognize and remember how unbelievably special it is to get to play live shows. It’s an honour and I’m just beyond grateful that you guys keep showing up after 10 years with so much love.”
The singer-songwriter’s gratitude for his fans is evident as he called touring one of the best jobs in the world. “I almost forgot I have one of the best jobs in this world.”
The upcoming tour will begin with selected dates in Europe and North America, as Mendes prefers to ease back into performing with a more intimate set of shows.
“I wanted to ease into things at first and play a few shows in Europe and North America to start with… I love you guys so much. See you out there,” he added.
On tour, Portuguese singer MARO, Belgian Cameroonian artist Lubiana and Australian musician Eddie Benjamin will join Mendes on various legs.
