Eli Expands ‘Stage Girl’ Era With New Tour Dates, Olivia Rodrigo Festival & Zara Larsson Shows

Eli isn’t slowing down anytime soon.

Fresh off a sold-out North American run earlier this year, the fast-rising pop artist has announced Strange Girl (Live On Stage!), an encore stretch of North American dates that continues the world she built around her acclaimed debut album, Stage Girl. The newly announced shows arrive as Eli’s profile continues to grow, with appearances alongside some of pop’s biggest names already lined up for the months ahead.

The tour kicks off Aug. 20 in Chicago before making stops in Toronto, New York and Los Angeles. Click here for tickets and additional information. Eli Brings Stage Girl To Bigger Venues

After selling out her Eli Is The Next Stage Girl Tour in March, the singer is returning with larger rooms and an expanded production inspired by the theatrical universe she has spent the past year creating.

The run includes headline performances at New York City’s Webster Hall and Los Angeles’ Fonda Theatre, giving fans another chance to experience the immersive live show that has helped establish Eli as one of pop’s most exciting newcomers.

The announcement comes amid growing praise from critics. Vogue described her music as “Pop perfection,” while NYLON called Eli “Pop’s next big star.” Pitchfork praised her “Mononym bravura,” and NME described her as “A dazzling audition of pop superstardom, bringing with a heightened sense of self-awareness and authenticity.”

Meanwhile, The FADER declared, “Move aside girlies, a new pop princess is here to reign,” while ELLE predicted, “Get ready for Eli world domination in 2026.”

A Busy Summer Alongside Pop Heavyweights

The newly announced dates are only part of Eli’s packed schedule.

On Aug. 29, she’ll perform at Olivia Rodrigo‘s inaugural Daisy Chain Fields Festival at Great Park in Irvine, California. The event features an all-women lineup that includes Chappell Roan, Doechii and Stevie Nicks, with all net proceeds benefiting organizations dedicated to advancing and advocating for women and girls.

Later in the fall, Eli will join recent collaborator Zara Larsson for two nights at Los Angeles’ iconic Greek Theatre on Sept. 29 and 30. The pair recently teamed up on “Crush (Girls Trip),” making the performances a fitting continuation of their creative partnership.

From Internet Favorite To Pop Breakout

Eli’s rise has been anything but conventional.

She first built a devoted online following before breaking into the mainstream with singles including “Marianne” and “Girl Of Your Dreams.” Support from artists such as SZA, Troye Sivan and Addison Rae, along with early championing from Apple Music‘s Zane Lowe, helped introduce her to a wider audience ahead of the release of her debut album, Stage Girl, last October.

Her artistic vision extended beyond music through One Woman Show, a self-written, directed and produced pop theater experience chronicling a young woman stepping into the person she was always meant to become. The production featured appearances from Demi Lovato, ADÉLA, Madison Beer and others.

Eli also turned her spotlight toward emerging artists with “Are You The Next Stage Girl?,” an online campaign that searched for aspiring performers to open her sold-out North American tour. The initiative reflected the community she has cultivated throughout her career, inviting fans to become part of the story she was creating.

That momentum continued this spring with the release of Stage Girl (Not A Dream Anymore), the deluxe edition of her debut album. Featuring seven new tracks, including “Glitter,” “Feel Your Rain,” “F**k the DJ” and “Nobody’s Girl,” the project reframes the original record from a place of confidence rather than aspiration.

What once began as imagining the life of a pop star has now become Eli’s reality. Eli 2026 North American Tour Dates

• Aug. 20 — Chop Shop — Chicago, IL
• Aug. 23 — The Mod Club — Toronto, ON
• Aug. 25 — Webster Hall — New York, NY
• Aug. 29 — Olivia Rodrigo Presents Daisy Chain Fields Festival — Great Park — Irvine, CA*
• Sept. 2 — The Fonda Theatre — Los Angeles, CA
• Sept. 29 — The Greek Theatre — Los Angeles, CA~
• Sept. 30 — The Greek Theatre — Los Angeles, CA~

*Festival appearance

~Supporting Zara Larsson

Fans can click here for tickets and additional tour information.

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