(March 17, 2025 – Los Angeles, CA) Today, GRAMMY- Award winning artist, actor and multifaceted entertainer, Will Smith announced his upcoming “Based on a True Story”  Summer Tour. Smith will visit major cities throughout Morocco, Europe, and the United Kingdom. He is set to perform at multiple International festivals, including Mawazine in Morocco, POSITIV Festival in France, Dreambeach in Spain & BIG ART Festival in Italy. Will Smith’s headlining shows kick off on July 13th in Hamburg, Germany before hitting Frankfurt, Cardiff, Manchester, London, Paris & more. See full EU/UK routing below.

Tickets go on sale Friday March 21st at 10am local time. Fans can sign up for early access to tickets at https://willsmith.com/#tour.

The  “Based on a True Story” Tour announcement comes on the heels of Will Smith’s first full-length album in 20 years, Based on a True Story, which is set for release March 28th. These live shows will see him performing songs from the new album along with his classic hits including “Jiggy Wit It,” “Miami,” “Summertime” and more. The 14-track album will feature a variety of collaborators including DJ Jazzy Jeff, Teyana Talor, & Jac Ross. Previously released singles “First Love,” “Beautiful Scars,” “TANTRUM,” “Work of Art,” and “You Can Make It,” will be included. Pre- Save HERE.

Recently, Will Smith hit No.1 on the Billboard Gospel Airplay Chart with “You Can Make It” featuring Fridayy and Sunday Service Choir- listen HERE. This marks Will’s first #1 single since Get Jiggy With It, topping both the rap and gospel charts. Smith debuted “You Can Make It” at the 2024 BET Awards. The powerful performance found him standing in a large fire pit surrounded by real flames – Watch HERE. Will Smith also recently made an appearance at the 2025 GRAMMY Awards to present the tribute to his longtime mentor Quincy Jones.

BASED ON A TRUE STORY TOUR ROUTING

  SHOW DATE         CITY, COUNTRY                   VENUE

  6/25                        Rabat, MA                             Mawazine

6/28                        Le Barcarès, FR                    Les Déferlantes Festival

7/3                          Gran Canaria, ES                 Granca Live Fest

7/12                        Wolfsburg, DE                      Sommerfestival der Autostadt

7/13                         Hamburg, DE                       Stadtpark Open Air*

7/15                        Hannover, DE                       Gilde Parkbühne*

7/18                        Frankfurt, DE                        Festhalle*

7/19                        Berne, CH                            Gurtenfestival

7/23                       Nyon, CH                              Paléo Festival

7/25                       Massa, IT                             BIG ART Festival

7/26                       Marbella, ES                         Starlite Occident

7/31                      Orange, FR                           POSITIV Festival

8/01                      Orange, FR                          POSITIV Festival

8/02                     Monte Carlo                         Salle des Étoiles

8/05                    Braine -le-Comte, BE           Ronquières Festival

8/07                   Skanderborg, DK                  Smukfest

8/09                   Almeria, ES                          Dreambeach Festival

8/15                   St. Pölten, AT                      Frequency Festival

8/17                  Charleville-Mézières, FR     Cabaret Vert

8/22                 Drammen, NO                      Ypsilon Festival

8/24                Scarborough, UK                 Scarborough Open Air Theatre*

8/25                Cardiff, UK                          Bute Park*

8/27               Manchester, UK                  Victoria Warehouse*

8/28              London, UK                          Brixton Academy*

8/30             Wolverhampton, UK              The Halls*

9/02             Paris, FR                               Zénith*
*Indicates headline shows

About Will Smith
Will Smith is a multifaceted entertainer with a remarkable career spanning acting, music, and entrepreneurship. A winner of prestigious awards, including an Academy Award, four Grammy Awards, a SAG Award, a BAFTA Award, and an NAACP, he has made an indelible mark across multiple fields. Smith first gained fame with DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, earning Grammy Awards for iconic tracks like “Parents Just Don’t Understand” and “Summertime.” Transitioning to a solo career, he delivered chart-topping hits like “Men in Black” and “Gettin’ Jiggy Wit It,” further solidifying his place in the music industry with platinum albums such as Big Willie Style and Willennium. Beyond his musical achievements, Smith has excelled as a media entrepreneur and bestselling author. Recently, Smith has made a comeback in music with his single “You Can Make It,” which debuted at number three on Billboard’s Top Gospel Songs chart, which has since reached #1 at Gospel Radio, the first for Smith at the format. He delivered a powerful live performance on the song at the 2024 BET Awards alongside Kirk Franklin, Chandler Moore, and the Sunday Service Choir. He also showcased his new single “Work of Art” at the “La Velada del Año IV” boxing event in Madrid, joined by collaborators Russ and Jaden Smith. He also performed at the 2024 Rock in Rio Music Festival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil last fall. With these latest releases, Will Smith continues expanding his already impressive entertainment legacy.