Former One Direction Member Marks 33rd Birthday With Tour Announcement
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Geca FloresJanuary 12, 2026 at 11:54 PM
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Zayn Malik knew exactly how to ignite excitement among his fans as the former One Direction member celebrated his birthday in the most unexpected yet thrilling way.
Marking his 33rd birthday, the “Dusk Till Dawn” hitmaker gave fans a peek at his Walking Dead-inspired celebration.
In his Instagram story, he posted a cake that read “Happy Birthday, Zayn,” topped with a figure of Norman Reedus’ character.
Moreover, the celebration also featured a table designed as a post-apocalyptic feast, perfectly capturing the zombie-themed party.
However, amid the fun-filled post, the birthday boy surprised his followers with a hint about an upcoming tour.
Zayn speaks with Pandora host Melony Torres at the SiriusXM Studios on May 22, 2024 in New York City. Noam Galai/Getty Images
The post included a link to Zayn 2026, teasing upcoming stops across the United Kingdom, Mexico, the United States and South America.
“Thank you for all the love. 33! Have a little something in return for you, X big love – Z,” he wrote.
Zayn Malik's IG update pic.twitter.com/sh1HYO9DWw
— Polly (@pollygarcia0915) January 13, 2026
The surprising announcement sent fans, most especially the Directioners, into a frenzy, eagerly anticipating every detail of the upcoming tour.
“Zayn Malik, the man that you are... 2026 is YOURS,” a commenter said.
“A tour for his birthday? Aye, better be a proper knees-up then! Hope he brings the good tunes—nothing like a bit of a singalong to warm the winter nights!” an excited fan remarked.
🚨ZAYN teases a tour for 2026 to celebrate his birthday. pic.twitter.com/fR6hN0sDtL
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) January 13, 2026
“ZAYN GIVING US A WORLD TOUR TEASER ON HIS BIRTHDAY?? This man really said, ‘y’all been waiting long enough, here’s your gift’ — UK, US, Mexico, South America,” another added.
“Bro certainly knows how to celebrate his birthday,” one wrote.
“Birthday tour is the ultimate flex,” an X user noted.
Apart from the tour announcement, fans were also speculating that Malik may be releasing a new album soon.
“Which means a new album. I’m soaking,” a follower mentioned.
According to the website, the highly anticipated tour will have seven stops in the United Kingdom and a three-night concert in Mexico.
The U.S. leg will feature 29 shows, while South America is set to host six dates.
As for the exact dates and locations, fans will have to stay tuned for further announcements.
The former boy band member embarked on his first-ever solo tour titled Stairway to the Sky Tour, which ran from November 2024 to March 2025, covering the UK, the U.S. and Mexico.
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Source: “AOL Entertainment”
