While promoting the album , Perry expressed she wanted her upcoming tour to be very visual . On her Twitter account , she stated , " I hope that it 's going to engage all of your senses : sight , sound , smell , taste , touch " . The '' California Dreams Tour '' was officially announced in October 2010 by various media outlets including Perry 's official website , in conjunction with the release of her third single , " Firework " . In 2011 , Perry announced her North American leg during a live chat on social network Facebook . She then responded the tour will be very " super girl power " as vocalists Robyn , Yelle and Marina and the Diamonds will open her shows during the various legs . Perry further stated she will actively participate with fans during the tour on various social networks including Facebook and Twitter . The tour beginning February 20 , 2011 on Lisbon , Portugal and the end January 22 , 2012 on Pasay , Philippines , the tour visited Europe , Oceania , Asia and the Americas . The tour ranked 16th in Pollstar 's " 2011 Top 25 Worldwide Tours " , earning over $ 59.5 million . At the conclusion of 2011 , the tour ranked 13th on '' Billboard '' 's annual " Top 25 Tours " , earning nearly $ 50 million with 98 shows . It won an award for Favorite Tour Headliner at the 38th People 's Choice Awards . On November 24 , 2011 , Perry had tweeted that there will be a concert DVD released for the tour
38th People 's Choice Awards
38th People's Choice Awards
Teenage Dream (Katy Perry album)