Nicki Minaj is invading Europe this summer. After opening for Lil Wayne and Britney Spears last year, hip-hop’s reigning diva will launch a solo tour overseas this June.
The “Pink Friday” tour commences June 8 in Stockholm, Sweden, traveling to countries including Norway, Denmark, Belgium, France, and Italy, before wrapping August 19 in Chelmsford, England. The schedule includes stops at festivals such as T in the Park, Barclaycard Wireless, and the V Festival.
The “Starships” rapper will treat fans to new material off her sophomore album Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded, due April 3. The follow-up to her 2010 debut features appearances from Chris Brown, Drake, Lil Wayne, Nas, Rick Ross, Cam’ron, and more.
After making her way through Europe, Nicki will bring the tour to Japan, Australia, and the U.S. Dates have yet to be announced.
“Pink Friday” European Tour Dates
June 8 – Stockholm, Sweden – Annexet
June 9 – Oslo, Norway – Oslo Spektrum
June 11 – Frederiksberg, Denmark – Falconer Salen
June 13 – Brussels, Belgium – Ancienne Belgique
June 16 – Berlin, Germany – Tempodrom
June 18 – Amsterdam Zuidoost, Netherlands – Heineken Music Hall
June 19 – Paris, France – Zénith de Paris
June 21 – Milano, Italy – Alcatraz
June 24 – London, England – HMV Hammersmith Apollo
June 25 – London, England – HMV Hammersmith Apollo
June 26 – Birmingham, England – NIA Birmingham
June 28 – Manchester, England – O2 Apollo Manchester
July 7 – London, England – Barclaycard Wireless – Hyde Park
July 8 – Kinross, Scotland – T In The Park Festival 2012 – Balado Airfield
August 18 – 19 – Shifnal, England – V Festival 2012 – Weston Park
August 18 – 19 – Chelmsford, England – V Festival 2012 – Hylands Park Chelmsford