Zayn Malik, the man who stole hearts, left One Direction, and gave us “Pillowtalk,” is back on stage and proving he’s still got it. He’s kicked off the U.S. leg of his Stairway to the Sky tour, and fans are losing their collective minds. This is Zayn’s first-ever solo tour, and it’s already giving “I’m the main character” energy.
The 32-year-old heartthrob, whose voice could probably melt steel, opened the tour with a bang at The Anthem in Washington, D.C., on January 21. If you weren’t there, congratulations—you missed a night of screaming, crying, and probably someone fainting in Row C.
But wait—Zayn wasn’t just hitting those high notes. He decided to break our hearts too, ending the night with a tribute to his former bandmate, the late Liam Payne. Yep, tissues were mandatory.
Where’s Zayn Headed Next?
Zayn’s hitting up all the iconic cities—New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and a bunch more. Basically, if your city isn’t on the list, take it up with your local concert promoters. Tickets? Oh, honey, they’re basically unicorns at this point: sold out. But don’t panic just yet; there’s hope! You can snag resale tickets on StubHub or Vivid Seats, where they range from “affordable-ish” at $40 to “sell a kidney” prices. Act fast before even those are gone.
Setlist Sneak Peek (AKA, the Playlist of Your Dreams):
1. My Woman – The opener that made fans ascend.
2. Birds on a Cloud – Zayn, are you okay?
3. Dreamin – Guaranteed to make you cry about your ex.
4. Lied To – We’ve all been there.
5. In the Bag – What bag? Emotional baggage?
6. Ignorance Ain’t Bliss – Clearly, Zayn’s been reading self-help books.
7. Scripted – For the drama queens in the crowd.
8. Sweat – A banger and an accurate description of the audience.
9. Borderz – No explanation, just vibes.
10. It’s You – Iconic. Enough said.
11. Shoot at Will – Are we… okay?
12. Last Request – Please don’t let the night end.
13. Pillowtalk – The song that started it all. Still slaps.
14. Concrete Kisses – What even is that? We don’t know, but we love it.
15. What I Am – Zayn being deep again.
16. Alienated – Relatable, especially in the nosebleed seats.
17. Gates of Hell – We’re living for this chaotic energy.
18. Stardust – A tearjerking tribute to Liam Payne to close out the night.
So, whether you’re a diehard Zquad member or just someone with decent taste in music, don’t sleep on Zayn’s Stairway to the Sky tour. And if you’re still hunting for tickets, good luck—you’re going to need it. Just remember: StubHub exists for a reason, and $40 is basically free when it comes to seeing Zayn Malik live. Let the madness begin!