Michelle Obama London book tour: ‘Becoming’ tickets, dates and all you need to know about her Southbank appearance

For one night only, Mrs Obama will be in the capital to promote her new book 
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Georgia Chambers3 December 2018

Michelle Obama will hit the UK in December for a one-day tour of her new book, Becoming.

The former first lady will be treating fans to a 90-minute discussion of her memoir hosted by London's Southbank Centre, joined by author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.

300 of the tickets allocated for the 2,700 capacity Royal Festival Hall will be donated to secondary school students and local charities in London.

While she is here, she will give a talk on education at the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School in Islington, which she visited nine years ago on her first trip to the UK as First Lady.

The rest of her book tour will visit locations across the US, where she will be accompanied by the likes of Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon and Sarah Jessica Parker.

Here's everything you need to know about Mrs Obama's highly-anticipated book tour:

When will Michelle Obama be in the UK?

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Mrs Obama will be at London's Southbank Centre on Monday December 3, where the event will kick off at 7:30pm.

Questlove has curated the warm-up playlist, which features music from Aretha Franklin, Janelle Monáe, Kendrick Lamar and Michael Jackson.

How can I get tickets?

Unfortunately, you can't - tickets for the event sold out within minutes.

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When are her US tour dates?

  • November 13 - Chicago, Illinois at United Center, joined by Oprah Winfrey
  • November 15 - Los Angeles, California at The Forum, joined by Tracee Ellis Ross
  • November 17 - Washington, DC at Capital One Arena, joined by Valerie Jarrett
  • November 24 - Boston, Massachusetts at TD Garden, joined by Michelle Norris
  • November 25 - Washington, DC at Capital One Arena, joined by Elizabeth Alexander
  • November 29 - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at Wells Fargo Center, joined by Phoebe Robinson
  • December 1 - Brooklyn, New York at Barclays Center, joined by Elizabeth Alexander
  • December 11 - Denver, Colorado at Pepsi Center Arena, joined by Reese Witherspoon
  • December 14 - San Jose, California at SAP Center, joined by Michelle Norris
  • December 17 - Dallas, Texas at American Airlines Center, joined by Valerie Jarrett
  • December 19 - Brooklyn, New York at Barclays Center, joined by Sarah Jessica Parker

What is Becoming About?

In her memoir, Michelle Obama reflects on the experiences that have shaped her - from growing up on the South Side of Chicago through to her time in the White House with husband Barack Obama.

Becoming follows her first book, American Grown, which promoted healthy eating and documented the White House Kitchen Garden through the seasons.