X factor winner and Chart star Leona Lewis has announced her first ever full UK show in Hackney, London – nearly three years after winning the hit TV show.

Leona Lewis to play at the Hackney Empire

Currently living in Los Angeles and working hard on new songs, Leona will be returning to her roots on November 2nd with an exclusive show for just 1,250 fans.

Leona, who sold six million copies of her debut album ‘Spirit‘, will be showcasing her new album “Echo” at the Hackney Empire gig with the official release of her new album a fortnight later.

In a statement, Leona said “I’m really excited to be playing my first full show in the UK at the Hackney Empire in front of the people who have helped me to get where I am today. “As a local girl it’s an honour to get to perform at the Empire, so close to where I grew up.

“In the last few years I’ve travelled the world with work but Hackney is my home and always will be.