Charli xcx Announces North American Arena Tour for 'Music, Fashion, Film'

Charli xcx has officially announced a 12-date North American arena tour scheduled for this fall to support her upcoming seventh studio album, "Music, Fashion, Film." The tour is set to begin on September 11 in Philadelphia, featuring multiple-night residencies at major venues including Brooklyn’s Barclays Center and Los Angeles’ Kia Forum. Electronic artist Underscores has been tapped as the opening act for the duration of the tour.

This new project, arriving July 24, signals a significant creative departure for the artist. While her previous work, "Brat," was defined by high-energy electro-dance production, "Music, Fashion, Film" leans into a guitar-driven sound. The album’s aesthetic is equally ambitious, with cover art featuring cultural icons John Cale, Marc Jacobs, and Martin Scorsese, underscoring the project's thematic focus on the intersection of these three creative industries.

The transition from the "Brat" era to this new cycle represents a pivotal moment for Charli xcx’s career trajectory. By moving away from the established lime-green visual identity that dominated her recent live performances, she is signaling a deliberate evolution in her brand. For the industry, this tour serves as a test of her ability to maintain arena-level momentum while pivoting toward a more experimental, instrument-heavy sonic direction. Fans can expect a complete overhaul of her live production, likely reflecting the darker, more mature tone suggested by the album’s title and promotional materials.