Lewis Capaldi made a surprise return to the stage on Friday night when he joined Tom Walker for a six-song set at the Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh

Lewis Capaldi left fans ecstatic on Friday night with a surprise appearance at a charity concert in Edinburgh. The 28 year old Scottish sensation, who has kept a low profile recently and hasn’t graced the stage since 2023, delighted attendees at the Assembly Rooms where he performed six songs alongside fellow music heavyweight Tom Walker for the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM).

The “Forget Me” hitmaker’s unexpected participation was hinted at to those present, leaving many utterly astonished by the emergence of the usually elusive star. Reports indicate that Lewis, who has openly discussed his struggles with anxiety and Tourette’s syndrome diagnosed in 2023, confessed to being “very nervous” about performing live again.

In a bid to maintain an intimate atmosphere, audience members were instructed not to record the event and were required to secure their mobile phones in locked pouches before entering the venue. Tom Walker, the main act of the evening, had previously advised his followers to anticipate a phone-free experience, stating online: “We’re keeping this gig super intimate, and that means we’re going old school – no phones, no cameras, no filming. Just you, me, and the music.