Two years ago, critics wondered if Charli XCX was flying too close to the sun by booking massive North American arenas for her co-headlining Sweat Tour with Troye Sivan. Then, the cultural shift of Brat Summer happened, cementing her status as an unstoppable pop icon. Fresh off the heels of scoring her Wuthering Heights soundtrack earlier this year, Charli XCX is wasting no time conquering the zeitgeist once again.
The avant-pop visionary has officially announced her massive solo “Music, Fashion, Film Tour” for Fall 2026. The high-profile trek supports her upcoming studio album of the same name—slated for release on July 24, 2026—which boasts a star-studded, high-art cover featuring Martin Scorsese, Marc Jacobs, and John Cale. Standing beside her as the sole special guest for this run is none other than hyperpop auteur Underscores, whose brilliant new album U has already been crowned one of the finest projects of the year.
An Irresistible Offer: Underscores Shifts Gears for the Arena Stage
The scale of Charli’s invitation was so immediate and massive that it disrupted current touring schedules. To accept the coveted opening slot on the Music, Fashion, Film Tour, Underscores had to completely cancel her previously scheduled September Galleria headline dates across cities like Denver, Detroit, Pittsburgh, and Salt Lake City.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter) to address her fan base, Underscores shared the bittersweet reality of the massive career leap:
“Something that makes no sense at all is about to happen,” she teased before clarifying, “Because of this opportunity, though, we unfortunately have to cancel all of the September headline shows. Everyone will receive a full refund soon directly from their point of purchase. I pinky pinky promise I’ll be back soon — we’re already working on it. I hope U understand.”
Fortunately for West Coast fans, Underscores managed to rescue her highly anticipated Los Angeles headline show, rescheduling it from late September to October 20, 2026, to neatly align with the tour’s California stops.
Inclusivity at the Forefront: ‘Angel Tickets’ and Philanthropy
True to her roots of keeping club culture accessible and supporting marginalized communities, Charli XCX is implementing distinct initiatives for this arena run.
First, the tour introduces “Angel Tickets”—a select pool of $20 tickets set to drop in August. Aimed at keeping prices accessible despite soaring arena demands, these tickets must be purchased in pairs, with their exact seating locations (ranging anywhere from general admission floor to upper tiers) kept a secret until the day of the show at the venue box office.
Furthermore, Charli is using her massive platform for social good. A limited number of charity tickets will occupy the coveted first five rows of every single headline performance. Half (50%) of all net proceeds generated from these prime-location tickets will be donated directly to the Transgender Law Center, an organization dedicated to ensuring transgender individuals can live safely, authentically, and freely.
The arena trek officially kicks off in Philadelphia on September 11, following Charli’s high-profile summer slots at Lollapalooza, Outside Lands, and the UK’s Reading & Leeds Festivals.
| Date (2026) | City / Festival | Venue | Lineup Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 31 | Chicago, IL | Lollapalooza | Festival Set |
| August 07 | San Francisco, CA | Outside Lands | Festival Set |
| August 28 | Reading, UK | Reading Festival | Festival Headline Set |
| August 29 | Leeds, UK | Leeds Festival | Festival Headline Set |
| September 11 | Philadelphia, PA | Xfinity Mobile Arena | Tour Kickoff w/ underscores |
| September 14 | Brooklyn, NY | Barclays Center | Headline Show w/ underscores |
| September 15 | Brooklyn, NY | Barclays Center | Headline Show w/ underscores |
| September 21 | Toronto, ON | Scotiabank Arena | Headline Show w/ underscores |
| September 24 | Boston, MA | TD Garden | Headline Show w/ underscores |
| September 28 | Washington, DC | Capital One Arena | Headline Show w/ underscores |
| October 02 | Austin, TX | Austin City Limits | Festival Set |
| October 06 | Atlanta, GA | State Farm Arena | Headline Show w/ underscores |
| October 09 | Austin, TX | Austin City Limits | Festival Set |
| October 14 | San Diego, CA | Viejas Arena | Headline Show w/ underscores |
| October 17 | Los Angeles, CA | The Kia Forum | Headline Show w/ underscores |
| October 18 | Los Angeles, CA | The Kia Forum | Headline Show w/ underscores |
| October 21 | Glendale, AZ | Desert Diamond Arena | Headline Show w/ underscores |
| October 23 | Las Vegas, NV | MGM Grand Garden Arena | Tour Finale w/ underscores |

