Lorde Delivers Electrifying Second Ultrasound Show in Austin

Lead New Zealand pop star Lorde energized a sold-out crowd at Austin’s Moody Center tonight, headlining the second night of her Ultrasound World Tour with a dynamic set spanning her new album Virgin and fan-favorite hits.

Nut Graf Marking her first major headlining run since 2023, Lorde’s Ultrasound World Tour underscores her evolution from indie-folk introspection to bold electronic soundscapes, reigniting global fan passion and anticipation for her Virgin era.

Setlist Highlights

• Opened with “What Was That,” the punchy lead single that teased Virgin’s return to synth-driven energy
• Blended deep cuts like “Pink Stars” with chart-toppers “Green Light” and “Royals”
• Surprised the audience with an intimate, acoustic rendition of “When You’re Around” midway through the show
• Closed with “Man of the Year,” leaving fans chanting for an encore

Production and Staging

Lorde’s stage design fused X-ray-inspired visuals with pulsating light grids, reflecting Virgin’s thematic transparency. A rotating cast of collaborators-Blood Orange and Jim-E Stack-joined her for select tracks, enhancing the live reinterpretations with synth flourishes and live percussion.

Fan Experience

Social media lit up as concertgoers praised Lorde’s seamless vocal control and interactive moments, including a spontaneous call-and-response during “Solar Power” and confetti cannons erupting on the final chord. Longtime fans hailed the tour’s intimacy, noting the balance between large-scale production and personal storytelling.

Next Stops

Following Austin (September 17-18), Lorde heads to Chicago’s United Center on September 19, with North American dates through October before moving on to Europe and Oceania. Each performance promises further surprises as Virgin’s full tracklist unfolds live.

Tickets remain available via official outlets, though demand is high as Ultrasound continues its global rollout.