Lorde Announces Ultrasound World Tour for New Album Virgin

AUSTIN, Texas — Lorde has announced an international tour to support her upcoming album, “Virgin,” set to be released on June 27. The tour, called the Ultrasound World Tour, kicks off on September 17 in Austin and will span across North America, Europe, and the United Kingdom.

In an email to her fans, Lorde expressed her excitement about the tour. “Every show I play is a collaboration between you and me. We meet in a room and we make music together,” she wrote. The tour will feature special guests including Blood Orange, the Japanese House, Chanel Beads, Nilüfer Yanya, Empress Of, Jim-E Stack, and Oklou on select dates.

The North American leg begins at the Moody Center in Austin and includes stops in major cities such as Chicago, Nashville, Toronto, and New York City, before concluding on October 22 at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. Tickets will go on sale on May 16, with pre-sale access starting May 14.

“Virgin” is Lorde’s first album since 2021’s “Solar Power“. She described her new work as intentionally crafted, saying, “I’ve never felt more intentional with every single piece of what I’m doing.” The album features contributions from notable artists like Daniel Nigro and Blood Orange’s Devonté Hynes.

The lead single from the album, titled “What Was That,” was released recently and showcases her evolving artistry. Lorde has shared that her creative process has been deeply influenced by peers and recent inspirations. This summer, she aims to bring fans a unique experience on stage, asking them to come see what’s “under the skin.”