Draft:Venus Tour

Venus Tour

Tour by Zara Larsson
Location	Europe North America South America
Associated album	Venus
Start date	February 16, 2024 (2024-02-16)
End date	November 7, 2024 (2024-11-07)
No. of shows	43 shows
Supporting act(s)	Yeager
Zara Larsson concert chronology

Background

Venus Tour is a 2024 concert tour by Swedish singer Zara Larsson, supporting her album Venus, released in the same year. The tour spans Europe, Brazil, and North America, beginning at Manchester Academy in Manchester, United Kingdom, on February 16, 2024, and concluding at Webster Hall in New York City, United States, on November 7, 2024. In total, the tour includes 43 shows across three continents. Powered by Live Nation, Venus Tour was officially announced on Zara Larsson's Instagram in November 2023.

This tour marks one of Larsson's most extensive to date, featuring a mix of intimate and mid-sized venues, where she performs songs from Venus along with past hits. The tour’s production is known for its vibrant visuals, choreography, and engaging fan interactions, enhancing her reputation for high-energy performances.

Opening for Kygo

Following the European leg of the Venus Tour, Zara Larsson continues with a North American leg. During the initial shows between Chicago and Los Angeles, she joins as the opening act for KYGO's World Tour. This collaboration allows her to reach larger audiences, performing select songs from Venus and some of her well-known hits, warming up the stage for KYGO’s main set. This opportunity adds a unique dynamic to her tour, expanding her visibility in key North American cities while supporting another major artist’s tour.

Critical response

The Venus Tour received strong positive reviews, with critics praising Zara Larsson's vocal performance, stage presence, and the tour’s visual production. Many noted her growth as a live performer, pointing out her ability to engage audiences across Europe, Brazil, and North America. Critics frequently highlighted Larsson's vocal power and control, describing her voice as “captivating” and “emotionally resonant,” especially on tracks from her latest album Venus. Songs like “Endless Love” and “Venus Rising” were called out as high points of the show, with Larsson delivering performances that connected deeply with audiences.

The tour’s production, including colorful visuals, lighting, and choreography, was also well-received. Reviewers from Billboard and NME noted how the stage design and choreography added energy and theatrical flair without overshadowing Larsson’s vocals. Her wardrobe choices were praised for their bold, fashion-forward style, aligning with the themes of empowerment and self-expression in her music.

Critics also commented on her role as the opening act for KYGO’s World Tour during part of the North American leg. They noted that Larsson adapted well to a shorter set, delivering a high-energy show that introduced her music to KYGO’s audience. Reviewers in cities like Chicago and Los Angeles described her as an ideal complement to KYGO’s vibe, bringing vibrant pop energy to set the stage.

Aesthetic

The aesthetic of the Venus Tour was carefully crafted to reflect the themes of Zara Larsson’s album, blending elements of empowerment, femininity, and modern pop flair. The stage design combined sleek, futuristic elements with romantic touches, using colors like deep purples, electric blues, and flashes of neon pink to create a visually striking atmosphere that changed dynamically with each song. Critics noted how these visuals mirrored the emotional range of her music—from powerful, upbeat anthems to more intimate ballads.

One of the tour’s visual highlights was Larsson’s wardrobe. Her costumes featured bold designs, often combining glam rock influences with high-fashion pieces that included metallic fabrics, sequins, and intricate embroidery. The outfits were both edgy and glamorous, underscoring the confidence and self-expression at the heart of her music. Each costume change matched the tone of the setlist, with powerful looks for her anthemic songs like “Can’t Tame Her,” and softer, ethereal styles for slower tracks, creating a cohesive visual narrative throughout the concert.

Lighting played a central role in enhancing the aesthetic, with each song having its own distinct lighting design to create a mood that immersed the audience. For more upbeat tracks, the lighting was bright and dynamic, pulsating with the beat, while slower ballads featured softer, atmospheric lighting that highlighted Larsson’s emotional delivery. The use of LED screens added another layer, displaying custom visuals and animated backdrops that enhanced each song’s story—floral patterns, galactic themes, and abstract imagery provided an evolving backdrop that captivated audiences.

The tour’s aesthetic received praise from critics, who described it as “striking” and “well-integrated,” with Billboard noting how the visuals elevated Larsson’s performance and created a memorable experience for fans. Together, the visuals, costumes, and lighting created a powerful aesthetic that aligned with Venus's themes, delivering a show that was as visually engaging as it was musically impactful.

Setlist

1. Venus
2. I Would Like
3. Escape
4. Look What You've Done
5. Girls Like
6. Words
7. Never Forget You (feat. MNEK)
8. Ruin My Life
9. The Healing
10. Symphony
11. Wow
12. None of These Guys
13. Ammunition
14. You Love Who You Love
15. Ain't My Fault
16. End of Time
17. On My Love
18. Lush Life
19. Can't Tame Her

Shows

List of 2024 concerts

Date	City	Country	Venue	Opening acts	Attendance	Revenue
February 16	Manchester	England	Manchester Academy	Yeager	—	—
February 17	Glasgow	Scotland	O2 Academy Glasgow		—	—
February 19	Birmingham	England	O2 Academy Birmingham		—	—
February 21	London		Roundhouse		—	—
February 22
February 24	Paris	France	Le Trianon		—	—
February 25	Brussels	Belgium	Ancienne Belgique		—	—
February 26	Amsterdam	Netherlands	AFAS Live		—	—
February 28	Berlin	Germany	Verti Music Hall		—	—
March 1	Cologne		Palladium		—	—
March 2	Milano	Italy	Fabrique		—	—
March 4	Zurich	Switzerland	Komplex 457		—	—
March 6	Prague	Czechia	Forum Karlín		—	—
March 7	Warsaw	Poland	Arena COS Torwar		—	—
March 8	Vienna	Austria	Gasometer		—	—
March 16	Reykjavik	Iceland	Harpa		—	—
May 31	Umeå	Sweden	Hedlundadungen	—	—	—
June 21	Dublin	Ireland	Fairview Park
June 23	Newport	England	Seaclose Park
July 6	Arras	France	Citadelle d'Arras
July 7	Werchter	Belgium	Festivalpark Werchter
July 10	Tonsberg	Norway	Slottsfjell
July 12	Helsingborg	Sweden	Olympia Park
July 20	Ostrava	Czechia	Dolní Vítkovice
July 26	Oulu	Finland	Kuusisaari
August 30	Uppsala	Sweden	Polacksbacken
September 15	Rio de Janeiro	Brazil	Barra Olympic Park
September 21	Madrid	Spain	IFEMA
September 25	Chicago	United States	Huntington Bank Pavilion
September 26
September 28	Austin		Germania Insurance Amphitheater
October 4	San Francisco		Chase Center
October 9	Seattle		Climate Pledge Arena
October 10	Vancouver	Canada	Rogers Arena
October 17	Los Angeles	United States	Hollywood Bowl
October 27	Dallas		House of Blues
October 29	Atlanta		Center Stage
October 30	Lake Buena Vista		House of Blues
November 1	Washington D.C		9:30 Club
November 3	Toronto	Canada	Phoenix Concert Theatre
November 5	Boston	United States	Royale
November 6	New York		Webster Hall
November 7