GRAMMY Award-winning artist Leon Thomas announces his MUTTS DON’T HEEL World Tour, produced by Live Nation, in support of HEEL, the deluxe edition of his critically acclaimed sophomore album MUTT, out now via EZMNY/Motown Records. The North American leg kicks off October 30 in Dallas, TX, with stops in Austin, Nashville, Atlanta, Brooklyn, Toronto, Chicago, and Los Angeles. Rising R&B standout Ambré will join as support across the U.S. and Canada. Tickets will be available starting with an artist presale beginning Wednesday, June 11. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on sale beginning Friday, June 13 at 10am local time at https://laylo.com/leonthomas/m/muttsdontheel.

In 2026, the tour heads abroad with a run of European dates including London’s Eventim Apollo, Paris’ Élysée Montmartre, Berlin’s Huxleys Neue Welt, and Dublin’s 3Olympia Theatre. From there, Leon brings the show to Australia with performances in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Perth.

Leon recently released MUTT Deluxe: HEEL, a natural continuation of the original, digging deeper into his sonic universe and fetching a bold blend of psychedelic R&B, rock textures, soul, and boundary-pushing production. New collaborations with Kehlani, Big Sean, and Halle elevate the project’s emotional and musical scope, as Leon hones his reflections on singlehood, connection, and self-exposure. With tightly crafted compositions and distinct creative clarity, Thomas delivers a fearless extension of his signature sound–unleashing bite where MUTT once explored duality. HEELdoesn’t just follow; it bares its teeth. Listen HERE.

MUTT Deluxe: HEEL’s focus track, “NOT FAIR,” is a sultry confessional that captures the disarming power of desire. With piano-laced production and hypnotic harmonies, Leon unpacks the emotional whiplash of loving someone who knows exactly how to pull you in and push you away – a devoted mutt chasing a love that refuses to heel. “NOT FAIR”  lingers in a space of elusive, intoxicating intimacy and mysticism.

Last month, Leon released his single “RATHER BE ALONE” featuring multi Grammy-nominated artist and actress, Halle. A hypnotic blend of R&B infused with smoky soul and rock influences, the track is a soulful reckoning about walking away when love no longer serves you, and choosing personal peace over the chaos of what once was. Unfolding like a slow-burning confession, wrapped in hazy guitar and swelling strings, Leon’s smooth vocals intertwine seamlessly with Halle’s airy delivery, adding a subtle, psychedelic touch. Listen HERE.

Leon’s boldly introspective and highly acclaimed second studio album, MUTT, continues to push the boundaries of modern R&B, blending soulful melodies with rock influences and experimental production. Amassing over 1.1 billion streams, the album’s title track originally entered the Billboard Hot 100 in February 2025 and is steadily climbing, recently jumping from #15 to #13 – marking Leon’s first Top 40 hit and his debut entry on the Hot 100. The track also reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot R&B Songs chart, as well as the R&B Digital Song Sales and R&B Streaming Songs charts. A high-impact remix featuring Chris Brown helped introduce the record to an even broader audience, fueling its rise to No. 1 on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart and the UK R&B Singles Chart.

Leon is currently the digital cover star of GAFFER Magazine and performed “NOT FAIR” on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on June 3. Leon has also been nominated for Best New Artist and Best Male R&B/Pop Artist and will be performing on the mainstage at the upcoming 2025 BET Awards.  “MUTT” has also been certified platinum, highlighting its widespread acclaim. Featuring collaborations with Ty Dolla $ign, Freddie Gibbs, Wale, and more, MUTT vividly explores the multifaceted nature of love – from the exhilarating rush of singlehood to the nuanced depths of emotional intimacy. Thomas weaves a narrative that fearlessly peels back layers of vulnerability, grappling with themes of fame, emotional detachment, and the quest for genuine connection.

Leon Thomas continues to redefine modern R&B, becoming an emblem of the genre and shaping its cultural landscape. MUTT has garnered widespread critical acclaim, named the #1 R&B Album of 2024 by Billboard and VIBE. It has also earned spots on several other Best of 2024 lists, further solidifying its status as one of the year’s standout releases. Billboard describes him as “one of the hottest names in R&B,” with MUTT being hailed as “the most stunning R&B album of 2024.” VIBE called it “one of the best R&B albums of the year,” while Essence celebrated it for pushing the boundaries of Black music, cementing Leon as “one of R&B’s most exciting voices.”

Leon continues to cement himself as a generational star. His NPR Tiny Desk performance went viral, peaking at #2 on YouTube and #5 on X, further iconizing his influence in music and culture. This year, he was named Billboard’s Chartbreaker and MTV PUSH’s Artist of the Month, in addition to making his TV debut on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, an appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show, and first cover with GUAP Magazine.

Last year, Leon Thomas took MUTT on the road for his completely sold-out 13-stop North American headline tour. He also joined BLXST’s I Will Always Come Find You tour as a special guest, bringing their collaboration on the “Crash & Burn” remix from Thomas’s 2023 debut album Electric Dusk to life on stage. With back-to-back sold-out shows and high-profile tour appearances, Thomas continues to cement himself as one of R&B’s most dynamic live performers.

From a viral Tiny Desk to BET nods and Hot 100 climbs, Leon Thomas has spent the last year rewriting R&B’s rulebook. WithMUTT Deluxe: HEEL, Leon pushes his momentum further–fiercer, bolder, and taking his vision even further.

MUTTS DON’T HEEL NORTH AMERICA TOUR DATES

Artist Pre-Sale: Wed, 6/11 (10am local) – Fri, 6/13 (9am local)
Spotify Pre-Sale: Thurs, 6/12 (10am local – Fri, 6/13 (9am local)
On-Sale: Fri, 6/13 (10am local)

OCTOBER 30 – Dallas, TX | House of Blues
NOVEMBER 3 – Austin, TX | Emo’s
NOVEMBER 4 – Houston, TX | House of Blues
NOVEMBER 5 – New Orleans, LA | House of Blues
NOVEMBER 7 – Nashville, TN | Brooklyn Bowl
NOVEMBER 9 – Atlanta, GA | Tabernacle
NOVEMBER 12 – Ft Lauderdale, FL | Revolution
NOVEMBER 14 – Charlotte, NC | The Fillmore
NOVEMBER 15 – Raleigh, NC | The Ritz
NOVEMBER 16 – Silver Spring, MD | The Fillmore
NOVEMBER 19 – Philadelphia, PA | The Fillmore
NOVEMBER 20 – Boston, MA | House of Blues
NOVEMBER 23 – Brooklyn, NY | Brooklyn Paramount
NOVEMBER 26 – Toronto, ON | Danforth Music Hall
NOVEMBER 28 – Detroit, MI | The Fillmore
NOVEMBER 29 – Cincinnati, OH | Bogart’s
DECEMBER 2 – Cleveland, OH | House of Blues
DECEMBER 3 – Chicago, IL | House of Blues
DECEMBER 6 – Minneapolis, MN | First Avenue
DECEMBER 9 – Denver, CO | Summit
DECEMBER 11 – Salt Lake City, UT | The Depot
DECEMBER 14 – Seattle, WA | The Showbox
DECEMBER 16 – Vancouver, BC | Commodore Ballroom
DECEMBER 17 – Portland, OR | Roseland Theater
DECEMBER 19 – Oakland, CA | Fox Theater
DECEMBER 21 – Phoenix, AZ | The Van Buren
DECEMBER 22 – Los Angeles, CA | The Wiltern

MUTTS DON’T HEEL EUROPEAN/UK TOUR DATES

MARCH 5 – Helsinki, FI | House of Culture
MARCH 7 – Stockholm, SE | Fållan
MARCH 8 – Oslo, NO | Sentrum Scene
MARCH 10 – Copenhagen, DK | Vega
MARCH 12 – Warsaw, PL | Klub Stodoła
MARCH 15 – Berlin, DE | Huxleys Neue Welt
MARCH 16 – Cologne, DE | Live Music Hall
MARCH 17 – Brussels, BE | La Madeleine
MARCH 20 – Tilburg, NL |  Poppodium 013
MARCH 21 – Paris, FR | Elysée Montmartre
MARCH 24 – Bristol, UK | O2 Academy
MARCH 26 – Birmingham, UK | O2 Academy
MARCH 27 – Manchester, UK | Academy
MARCH 29 – Glasgow, UK | SWG3 Galvanizers
MARCH 31 – Dublin, IE | 3Olympia Theatre
APRIL 3 – London, UK | Eventim Apollo

MUTTS DON’T HEEL AUSTRALIA TOUR DATES

APRIL 10 – Brisbane, QLD | Fortitude Music Hall
APRIL 11 – Melbourne, VIC | Forum
APRIL 14 – Sydney, NSW | Enmore Theatre
APRIL 17 – Adelaide, SA | Hindley Street Music Hall
APRIL 19 – Perth, WA | Metro City