Omar Rudberg stands shirtless on stage in white short and black gloves at a London concert.
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The moment we’ve been waiting for is finally here: Omar Rudberg is on tour!

Although the 25-year-old skyrocketed to fame in Netflix‘s Young Royals, his real passion has always been music.

Fittingly, this six-date global jaunt — which kicked off in London on October 21 and will also swing through Paris, Brooklyn, and West Hollywood — marks his first-ever tour and culminates years of hard work.

So, what’s the vibe?

Well, considering Rudberg recently dropped his new EP Every Night Fantasy, inspired by a breakup, fans can expect lots of new music and some inspiring life lessons.

As he recently told Attitude, “Life doesn’t end after a breakup. You’re gonna come out of it even happier, better stronger. There’s a lot of fish out there, you know? So, just wait and see.”

We’ve rounded up some highlights from the first few shows in celebration of the “Red Light” singer’s tour.

The fans are electric

So far, the biggest takeaway is just how excited fans are to finally see Rudberg live in his element.

His sold-out opening show in London and forthcoming California closer were even upgraded from smaller venues shortly after tickets went on sale due to exorbitant demand.

In nearly every fan-captured video of the first few shows, the crowd’s singing nearly overpowers Rudberg’s own voice, and it’s not something he takes for granted.

In one adorable moment captured at his Paris show, he looked into the crowd and even shouted a fan whom he recognized. “I know you; I’ve seen your videos,” he said. “I’ve seen your TikTok videos. That’s crazy!”

A setlist packed with bop after bop

Considering Rudberg’s EP dropped days before the first show, he wasn’t sure what the reception would be. “The fans got the whole weekend to learn [the lyrics] … and get to know the EP,” he told Attitude. “It’ll be fun to see if they know the words on Monday!”

Not only have audiences shown up off-book, but they’ve eaten up the new tracks — including the addictive and flirty “Bye Bye,” in which he invites an ex to “kiss my…” — and older tunes like “She Fell in Love in the Summer” and a well-choreographed mashup of Spanish tune “Como Ayer” and “Pull Up.”

Obviously, the outfits are incredible

Considering Rudberg launched his own gender norm-shattering beauty brand — OMR Beauty — as a passion project, it’s no surprise that the Venezuelan native is pulling out the lewks on stage.

At his Paris show, the singer wore sparkling silver pants, high-heeled shoes, long black gloves, and a white tank with a black cutout across the chest.

Fashion has continued to be an outlet for him to experiment between the lines of societal expectations and prescribed labels. “I’m a guy; that’s my identity,” he explained to Attitude. “I’m just myself, and I’m open for what the world and the universe brings me. I have a lot of love to give, so when it comes to love, I’m very open.”

The stripped-down closing performance

Need we say more?! During the closing number at his recent Paris show, Rudberg stripped down for a rendition of fan favorite “Mi Casa, Su Casa,” a moment that showcased his growth both as a performer and young man since he started his career in Swedish boyband FO&O.

And as he told Attitude, he has both Young Royals and the fans to thank for his stage presence. “[The show] made me grow a lot and gain a lot of confidence, and because I grew with Young Royals, my music grew, and my confidence grew,” he explained.

Rudberg’s tour runs through November 4, where he’ll perform at Los Angeles’ legendary El Rey Theatre.

Check out more videos from Rudberg’s opening shows below.

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