Katy Perry Dazzles Quebec with ‘Katy Perry’s Lifetimes Tour’ Spectacle

Pop Superstar Soars Above Crowd in Dazzling Quebec City Performance

Quebec City was treated to a spectacular display of pop artistry Friday night as Katy Perry took to the stage at the Videotron Centre for her “Lifetimes Tour.” Fans, many adorned in vibrant attire, were on their feet from the moment the sold-out arena buzzed with anticipation.

A Futuristic and Daring Stage Presence

The show plunged the audience into a futuristic, video-game-inspired post-apocalyptic world, with Katy Perry embodying the protagonist. Her performance was a masterclass in theatricality, featuring elaborate aerial acrobatics, including flying on a mechanical butterfly and suspended from a metal structure.

The concert was divided into five distinct segments, each showcasing lavish light displays and frequent costume changes. Perry delivered a high-energy setlist that included many of her greatest hits, such as “California Gurls,” “Teenage Dream,” “Hot N’ Cold” (performed with an electric guitar), “Last Friday Night (TGIF),” and “I Kissed A Girl,” all met with enthusiastic singalongs from the adoring fans.

New Album and Fan Favorites

Eight of the twenty-five songs performed were from her latest album, “143,” which saw a mixed reception upon its release last September. However, the crowd’s excitement was undeniable, particularly when Perry promised to perform cherished anthems like “Roar” and “Firework.”

“I know what you are wondering. Will I interpret your favorite song? Yes, I will play ‘Roar’ et ‘Firework’!”

—Katy Perry, during her concert in Quebec for the ‘Lifetimes Tour’

The stage, designed in the shape of an infinity symbol “8,” provided a dramatic backdrop for intimate moments. Perry revisited tracks from “Teenage Dream,” offering an acoustic rendition of “Pearl.” In a memorable interactive segment, five audience members joined her on stage to sing “The One That Got Away” and were even treated to a close-up of her unique boots, reportedly crafted from “daddy’s beard.”

Demonstrating her connection with the local audience, the pop sensation addressed the crowd in French multiple times, expressing her affection for Quebec. Her efforts to engage with the language were met with cheers, solidifying her bond with Canadian fans.

The evening culminated with powerful renditions of “Roar,” performed atop the giant mechanical butterfly, and “Firework,” which concluded with a dazzling explosion of confetti. Despite occasional vocal fluctuations masked by the music’s intensity, Perry’s performance successfully enchanted her Quebec audience. According to Billboard, Perry’s ‘Witness: The Tour’ in 2017 grossed over $65 million, highlighting her enduring draw in live performance (Billboard, 2017).

Cheat Codes Ignites the Stage as Opening Act

Electronic music duo Cheat Codes set an electric tone for the evening, serving as the opening act. The pair, accompanied by four large screens, captivated the crowd for thirty minutes with a seamless mix of popular tracks and their own hits.

Their set included energetic remixes of anthems like David Guetta’s “Titanium” and Avicii’s “Wake Me Up.” They also featured original collaborations, such as “No Promises” with Demi Lovato and “Shed A Light” with Robin Schulz, prompting many attendees to get out of their seats and dance.