Katy Perry has called her new concert film a gift to the fans who have supported her throughout her career, premiering the project at the Tribeca Festival in New York City on Monday, June 8.
Katy Perry: The Lifetimes Tour – Live from Paris captures the pop star’s performance at the Accor Arena in Paris in November 2025, during her fifth concert tour in support of her album 2024. 143.
The world tour launched in Mexico City in April 2025 and ran through December, with several sold-out shows along the way.
talking to PEOPLE At the BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center, Perry, 41, made it clear who the film is for.
“I’m doing all this for my fans because they’re the ones who helped me all these years, for over 18 years,” he said.
He made a distinction between this release and his 2012 concert documentary. part of medescribing the new project as a pure concert experience rather than a personal portrait.
“That was more of a documentary about my life, and this is really a concert experience at the highest level for my fans. The energy there was incredible and I think it will filter through the screens.”
Perry was equally candid about the responsibility she feels toward her audience.
“I know they work very hard to pay for these tickets and travel. There’s food, hotels, buses. I mean, there’s all kinds of expenses. And their money is valuable and I’m going to give them their money’s worth every time,” he said.
She also spoke warmly about the trust that has been built between her and her fan base over nearly two decades.
“It seems like every show I create, I’m always challenging myself, pushing myself. And I’m just trying to give the fans what they deserve. I think we have a really wonderful relationship where they trust me and I trust them.”
The setlist was based on their entire discography, and surprise songs chosen by fans also appeared.
