Lorde Kicks Off Ultrasound Tour with Electrifying Austin Debut

Lorde launched her 2025 Ultrasound World Tour at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday, September 17, delivering a dynamic four-act spectacle that spanned her entire discography and showcased her new album, Virgin.

The opening night showcased Lorde’s ambitious blend of artistry and intimacy, underlining her evolution from theater-sized venues to full arenas and reaffirming her place as a boundary-pushing live performer.

Night of Four Acts

Act I: She opened with the pulsating “Hammer” atop a triangular light rig, immediately immersing fans in the Virgin era.
Act II: Hits like “Supercut” featured an unexpected treadmill performance, ramping up the kinetic energy.
Act III: A rare live rendition of “No Better,” performed for the first time since 2014, surprised and delighted long-time followers.
Act IV: The finale saw Lorde mingling with the crowd during “David” and closing from the pit on “Ribs,” blurring the line between artist and audience.

Surprise Highlights

First live “No Better” in 11 years, delivered in boxer shorts and a red T-shirt with interactive onstage videography.
Extended intros and bespoke staging transformed familiar tracks-“The Louvre,” “Clearblue,” and “Liability”-into immersive moments.

Setlist Snapshot

Hammer
Royals
Broken Glass
Buzzcut Season
Favourite Daughter
Perfect Places
Shapeshifter
Current Affairs
Supercut (extended intro)
No Better
GRWM
The Louvre (extended intro)
Oceanic Feeling
Big Star
Liability (extended intro)
Clearblue (extended intro & outro)
Man of the Year
If She Could See Me Now (extended intro)
Team
What Was That
Green Light
David
Ribs

What’s Next

Lorde’s Ultrasound trek continues across North America through October, with upcoming stops in Chicago, Nashville, Toronto, Boston, New York, Washington, D.C., Las Vegas, and Los Angeles. European and Oceania legs follow, concluding in Perth on February 25, 2026.

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