It was launched in support of her second major greatest hits compilation, Ultimate Kylie (2004) and visited Europe.

It began on 19 March 2005 in Glasgow, Scotland at SECC Concert Hall 4 and concluded on 7 May 2005 in London, England at the Earls Court Exhibition Centre.

Showgirl: The Greatest Hits Tour was intended to be a celebration of both Minogue's career and long-term relationship with her audience.

[1] The set list consisted of Minogue's greatest hits along with the singles from Ultimate Kylie.

Following the conclusion of the European leg, Minogue travelled to Australia to continue the tour, where she was diagnosed with breast cancer.

[4][5] Following a "lacklustre" reception to the release of her ninth studio album, Body Language (2003), Minogue's second major greatest hits compilation was announced in August 2004.

In October of the same year, it was announced that Minogue would embark on Showgirl: The Greatest Hits Tour to promote the compilation, and Ultimate Kylie was released to critical reception the following month.

On 17 May 2005, it was announced that Minogue had been diagnosed with breast cancer during a family visit to Melbourne, and would undergo immediate treatment.

In a statement issued by her record company, Minogue said that she "was so looking forward to bringing the Showgirl tour to Australia and to Glastonbury and I'm sorry to have to disappoint my fans".

Alterations to the set list, choreography and costumes were made to accommodate Minogue's medical condition.

Minogue then rises out of the stage dressed in a blue showgirl outfit, going on to sing "Better the Devil You Know", which is quickly followed by performances of "In Your Eyes" and "Giving You Up".

The fourth act begins with fake showers and gym equipment rising onto the stage, before Minogue appears to sing "Red Blooded Woman", which features a chorus of "Where the Wild Roses Grow".

The performance was released on DVD and Universal Media Disc on 28 November 2005, and was simply titled Showgirl.