Welsh singer Duffy has announced that she will perform her first live concert in more than 15 years, marking a significant step in her return to public life and music.

The artist, who achieved international success with her 2008 debut album 'Rockferry' and the hit single 'Mercy', revealed through social media that she will host a small, intimate concert in London on 5 July.The event will have limited capacity, with attendees selected through a ballot, and will feature new material.Duffy largely disappeared from the music industry following the release of her second album, prompting years of speculation about her absence.

In 2020, she publicly disclosed the reason for her withdrawal, explaining that she had been drugged, kidnapped, taken to another country and sexually assaulted.In a personal statement, she said the traumatic experience left her struggling with severe emotional consequences, including suicidal thoughts.She also stated that very few people knew about the ordeal at the time.

Earlier in 2025, it was announced that Duffy would participate in a Disney+ documentary, providing her first extensive interview about the events that changed her life and career.

More recently, she shared updates from a recording studio, indicating that she had been working on new music and expressing her desire to reconnect with fans.

The upcoming London performance represents an important milestone in Duffy's gradual return to the spotlight after years away from the public eye.

Fans have welcomed the news as a sign that the award-winning singer is resuming her musical career while continuing to share her story on her own terms.