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Lorde Launches Ultrasound World Tour in Austin With Full ‘Virgin’ Set and Rare Deep Cut

The opener doubled as a full-stage debut for June’s album Virgin, a chart-topper in Australia plus New Zealand.

Overview

  • Kicking off at Austin’s Moody Center on Sept. 17, Lorde performed every track from her fourth album, Virgin, alongside selections from her earlier records.
  • She revived the bonus-track “No Better” for the first time since 2014, marking a surprise highlight for long-time fans.
  • Staging drew notice as she ran on a treadmill during “Supercut” and stepped into the venue pit for “David” and “Ribs.”
  • Fans posted the opening-night setlist to setlist.fm, with media reports corroborating the song order and key moments.
  • The tour continues across the U.S. through late October before moving to Europe and the U.K. in autumn, then Australia and New Zealand in February 2026.