Olivia Rodrigo Kicks Off 'Unraveled' Tour with Seasonal Set and Dissolving Dress

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Olivia Rodrigo Kicks Off 'Unraveled' Tour with Seasonal Set and Dissolving Dress
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TL;DR

Olivia Rodrigo launched her 86-date 'Unraveled' tour on September 25, 2026, in Hartford, Connecticut, with a nearly two-hour performance featuring a seasonal structure, a disintegrating white dress, and songs from her three studio albums.

Key points

  • The tour opened at PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford, Connecticut, on September 25, 2026, with two sold-out shows.
  • The setlist featured 23 to 26 songs, including nearly all tracks from her latest album, 'You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love,' plus hits from 'GUTS' and 'SOUR.'
  • The stage was designed with a seasonal theme, transitioning from spring to winter, with thousands of fake flowers and a fake rainstorm during the song 'The Cure.'
  • Rodrigo's white dress disintegrated during the winter segment, revealing a cherry red latex bodysuit underneath.
  • The tour will continue across North America through February 2027, followed by European dates in March 2027, concluding in London.

Background

This tour follows Rodrigo's 2025 'Daisy Chain' festival run and her 2024 'GUTS' tour. The 'Unraveled' tour is part of her ongoing live performance schedule, which includes a confirmed appearance on the 2026 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour in December.

How outlets are covering it

Billboard and Variety both highlighted the seasonal structure and the disintegrating dress, but Variety emphasized the 'pastoral mood' and the 'flower roadies' more than Billboard. Rolling Stone focused on the 'rock star' energy and the 'Fuck It, Whatever' attitude, while Consequence noted the 26-song setlist. All outlets agreed on the strong performance and the inclusion of songs from all three albums.

Why it matters

The 'Unraveled' tour marks a significant shift in Rodrigo's live performance style, moving from the 'glam-punk bravado' of her 2025 festival run to a more 'pastoral' and emotionally nuanced presentation. The tour's success and the detailed setlist indicate a strong connection with her fan base and a successful transition to her new album.

What to watch

The tour will continue across North America through February 2027, with 10-night runs at Los Angeles' Intuit Dome and New York City's Barclays Center. European dates in Amsterdam, Munich, and Barcelona are scheduled for March 2027, concluding with two shows at London's O2 Arena.

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