Adele fans will have to wait a while before they see her on stage again. The Grammy-winning singer revealed during a concert in Munich that she plans to take an extended break following the conclusion of her Las Vegas residency in November. After years of personal and professional highs and lows, Adele says it’s time to enjoy the new life she’s built, hinting that it may be a long time before she returns to the spotlight.
Adele Announces Major Break from Music After Vegas Residency: ‘I Need to Live My New Life’
Adele fans, brace yourselves—it may be quite some time before you hear her iconic voice live again. The Grammy-winning superstar made a shocking announcement during her concert in Munich on Saturday, revealing that she plans to take an extended break after wrapping up her Las Vegas residency in November. The singer’s emotional confession sent shockwaves through the audience as she hinted at stepping away from the stage for a significant period.
“I have spent the last seven years building a new life for myself, and I want to live it,” Adele said, her voice trembling with emotion. “I want to live the new life that I have been building.” The singer added that she might not perform again “for an incredibly long time,” signaling a potentially lengthy hiatus from the music scene.
A Journey of Personal and Professional Transformation
Adele’s announcement comes after a whirlwind few years filled with both personal and professional milestones. In 2019, she separated from her husband, Simon Konecki, with whom she shares a child. Since 2021, she has been in a high-profile relationship with sports agent Rich Paul, though the status of their relationship has been shrouded in speculation. Despite rumors of an engagement, Adele has remained tight-lipped about their future plans.
The Munich concert marked the end of a 10-show residency in Germany, a precursor to the final leg of her Las Vegas residency, *Weekends with Adele,* which began in January 2022. The residency, which has been a huge success, will conclude on November 23, 2024.
A Well-Deserved Rest
During her emotional speech, Adele expressed deep gratitude to her fans, thanking “everyone who’s come to any of my shows ever” over the past three years. She also reflected on the grueling demands of performing, saying, “It has been amazing, I just need a rest.”
Adele’s desire for a break is understandable, given her history of stepping away from the spotlight. After the release of her blockbuster album *25* in 2015, she took a six-year hiatus before returning with her latest album, *30*, in 2021. She also took time off in 2011 to undergo throat surgery and again in 2012 after the birth of her son.
Looking Ahead
While Adele’s decision to step back from touring might be disappointing for her fans, it’s not entirely surprising. In a July interview with German broadcaster ZDF, she hinted that she would soon be stepping away from music to “do other creative things, just for a little while.”
For now, Adele’s focus appears to be on living the life she has carefully rebuilt over the past few years. As she prepares to take her final bow in Las Vegas, fans will undoubtedly cherish these last few performances before the beloved singer embarks on her much-needed break.
CNN has reached out to Adele’s representatives for further comment, but one thing is clear: Adele is ready to step away from the spotlight and embrace the new chapter of her life.
