Tour by Billie Eilish | |
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Associated album | Hit Me Hard and Soft |
Start date | September 29, 2024 |
End date | November 23, 2025 |
No. of shows | 106 |
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Website | billieeilish |
Billie Eilish concert chronology |
Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour is the seventh headlining concert tour by American singer-songwriter Billie Eilish, in support of her third studio album Hit Me Hard and Soft (2024). [1] The tour, which was announced on April 29, 2024, started on September 29, 2024, at the Videotron Centre in Quebec City, and will conclude on November 23, 2025, at Chase Center in San Francisco. Nat & Alex Wolff, Towa Bird, The Marías, Ashnikko, Finneas, Tom Odell, Lola Young, Syd, Magdalena Bay, Yoasobi, and Fujii Kaze are performing as supporting acts.
Billie Eilish announced the release of her third studio album, Hit Me Hard and Soft , on April 8, 2024. [2] On April 29, a few weeks before the album's release, she announced the dates for Hit Me Hard And Soft: The Tour. The announcement was followed by a tour trailer posted on her official YouTube account consisting of a compilation of videos from her previous concerts and a teaser of the song "Lunch", which she previously teased during Coachella Festival. [3] She announced 81 dates across North America, Oceania, and Europe. On September 30, Billie announced two additional dates for Inglewood to be held on December 20 and 21 at the Kia Forum, bringing the total to five shows at the venue. [4]
On May 19, 2025, Eilish announced two shows in Japan and a second North American leg. [5]
Tickets for the tour were sold primarily by Ticketmaster and the sales for the US leg started on April 30, with a pre-sale for American Express Card Members only. There were some additional pre-sales throughout the week, with remaining tickets sold during the general sale, which began on May 3. [6]
To prevent ticket scalping, Eilish used Ticketmaster's Face Value Exchange, where those who purchased tickets could only resell their ticket for the same price they initially paid. Eilish also chose to make the tickets mobile only and restricted from transfer. To further support fair access, ticket delivery was delayed until two weeks prior to the date of the concert. [7] [8]
The tour was received with rave reviews from critics. Lindsay Zoladz of The New York Times praised Eilish's ability to bringing the intimacy of her songs to the arena stage, noting Billie "suddenly transforming acoustic numbers into arena-rocking power ballads and playing the adoring audience like a well-tuned instrument". [9] Melissa Ruggieri of USA Today pointed Billie's authenticity with her audience, saying that "There is no artifice to her. No questioning her level of sincerity when she tells fans at the end of the show, 'I will always cherish you ... I will always fight for you'". [10]
Writing for The Guardian , Rob LeDonne complimented Billie's ability to connect with the audience, calling her "the master of playful confidence, a quality on full display". [11] Kyle Denis from Billboard highlighted the fact that Billie plays multiple instruments throughout the show, showcasing her ability on piano, acoustic guitar and electric guitar: "From writing to acting, the world has been getting familiar with Billie's countless talents for years — but seeing her flaunt most of them in one setting never gets old". [12]
For Variety , Chris Willman called Eilish "a special gift (...) to the pop landscape", complimenting her vocals during the show and noting that she became "one of pop’s best vocalists". [13] Brendan Hay of Spin wrote that every element of the show "highlighted her unique ability to blend pulse-pounding beats with gentle vocals for a vibe I can only describe as 'grandly intimate'". [14] While Deadline 's Anthony D'Alessandro pointed that the show has a lot of standout moments, noting that Eilish "performance wattage is what’s bedazzling in how she can take the singles from her recent chill, self-reflective album Hit Me Hard and Soft and turn them up onstage to 11 (in Spinal Tap volume speak), whether it’s bass or belting". [15]
Nui Te Koha from the Herald Sun in Melbourne said that Eilish redefined the meaning of a truly spectacular arena concert with a non-stop multisensory thrill ride. He wrote that Billie is a siren of the times, a natural performer, and deeply cares about her fans. The writer also added that for all the bells and whistles, and there were many, the show always tapped into the essence of a singer-songwriter who crafted, and recorded, significant pop masterpieces in her bedroom and became a global megastar. [16]
The European leg of the tour received rave reviews from critics. Annabel Nugent from The Independent gave 4 stars out of 5 and jokes saying that professional though she is, what she lacks in back-up dancers and choreography, she makes up for in pure, Duracell bunny energy and also showing off an introvert’s approach to pop spectacle. [17] Rob Meyers from Clash callled Eilish an enigma; a screen first child of her generation, as the show is curated like a Greatest Hits. Rob also added that she is a true talent with the voice of an angel, building a legacy one wounded confessional at a time. [18] Katie Hawthorne from The Guardian also gave 4 stars out of 5 and called Eilish pop’s sharpest commentator as she plays with fame’s power dynamics and balances intimacy and spectacle, filming her screaming fans as she paces a stage akin to a boxing ring. Katie added that Eilish is the rare pop star just as interested in watching her audience perform, and it feels both intimate and combative to be looked at like that. [19] Thomas Turner from The Line of Best Fit called Eilish the forerunner of Gen-Z as he wrote that she has been a vocal patron and astute commentator for that generation since emerging a now interminable eight years ago, he adds: "Eilish has always had a symbiotic relationship with the zeitgeist and pushed forward the envelope of pop culture". Thomas also noted how much care has been put into the live layout itself, calling her a gladiator on display, hurtling between all vantage points to allow everyone in attendance a near front row seat. [20]
In Sydney, the tour broke the long-standing single event attendance record previously set by Justin Timberlake's FutureSex/LoveShow 18 years prior at Qudos Bank Arena. The new record set on February 28, 2025, boasted 21,001 attendees, surpassing the previous mark of 20,839 held by Timberlake for the November 13, 2007 show. 3 of the 4 dates broke the previous arena attendance record. [21]
In Prague, the tour broke the single event attendance record previously set by Metallica's WorldWired Tour 7 years prior at O2 Arena. The new record set on June 1, 2025, generated 20,209 attendees, surpassing the previous mark of 20,174 held by the band Metallica for the April 2, 2018 show. [22]
In the United Kingdom, Eilish continued her long-standing relationship with non-profit organisation Reverb (non-profit) for the tour to promote environmental sustainability. [23] This included hosting a Eco Village at The O2 Arena, where fans could learn about taking action on global warming and watch a pre-recorded short film narrated by Eilish. [24] In this venue and at other venues including Co-op Live, Eilish requested that every food vendor only offer plant-based options for the duration of her shows in alignment with her dedication to environmental action. [25]
Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
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2025 | iHeartRadio Music Awards | Favorite Tour Style | Nominated | [26] |
Favorite Tour Photographer [a] | Nominated | |||
Pollstar Awards | Pop Tour of the Year | Won | [27] | |
American Music Awards | Favorite Touring Artist | Won | [28] | |
Excellence In Concessions Awards | Best Sustainability Initiative | Won | [29] |
This set list is from the September 29, 2024, concert in Quebec City. [30] It does not represent all of the concerts for the duration of the tour.
Date (2024) | City | Country | Venue | Opening act(s) | Attendance | Revenue |
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September 29 | Quebec City | Canada | Videotron Centre | Nat & Alex Wolff | 17,931 / 17,931 | $2,475,992 |
October 1 | Toronto | Scotiabank Arena | — | — | ||
October 2 | ||||||
October 4 | Baltimore | United States | CFG Bank Arena | — | — | |
October 5 | Philadelphia | Wells Fargo Center | 18,236 / 18,236 | $3,376,805 | ||
October 7 | Detroit | Little Caesars Arena | — | — | ||
October 9 | Newark | Prudential Center | 17,106 / 17,106 | $3,094,655 | ||
October 11 | Boston | TD Garden | 16,057 / 16,057 | $2,907,737 | ||
October 13 | Pittsburgh | PPG Paints Arena | — | — | ||
October 16 | New York City | Madison Square Garden | 54,866 / 54,866 | $9,498,638 | ||
October 17 | ||||||
October 18 | ||||||
November 2 | Atlanta | State Farm Arena | Towa Bird | 33,936 / 33,936 | $5,338,546 | |
November 3 | ||||||
November 6 | Nashville | Bridgestone Arena | — | — | ||
November 8 | Cincinnati | Heritage Bank Center | — | — | ||
November 10 | Saint Paul | Xcel Energy Center | 35,547 / 35,547 | $5,888,989 | ||
November 11 | ||||||
November 13 | Chicago | United Center | Nat & Alex Wolff | — | — | |
November 14 | ||||||
November 16 | Kansas City | T-Mobile Center | — | — | ||
November 17 | Omaha | CHI Health Center | 14,926 / 14,926 | $2,752,120 | ||
November 19 | Denver | Ball Arena | — | — | ||
November 20 | ||||||
December 3 | Vancouver | Canada | Rogers Arena | The Marías | — | — |
December 5 | Seattle | United States | Climate Pledge Arena | 32,402 / 32,402 | $5,736,051 | |
December 6 | ||||||
December 8 | Portland | Moda Center | — | — | ||
December 10 | San Jose | SAP Center | 33,678 / 33,678 | $5,611,600 | ||
December 11 | ||||||
December 13 | Glendale | Desert Diamond Arena | — | — | ||
December 15 | Inglewood [b] | Kia Forum | — | — | ||
December 16 | Towa Bird | |||||
December 17 | Nat & Alex Wolff | |||||
December 20 | Ashnikko | |||||
December 21 | Finneas |
Date (2025) | City | Country | Venue | Opening act(s) | Attendance | Revenue |
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February 18 | Brisbane | Australia | Brisbane Entertainment Centre | Ashnikko | 55,108 / 55,108 | $6,705,829 |
February 19 | ||||||
February 21 | ||||||
February 22 | ||||||
February 24 | Sydney | Qudos Bank Arena | 79,314 / 79,314 | $9,644,744 | ||
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February 27 | ||||||
February 28 | ||||||
March 4 | Melbourne | Rod Laver Arena | — | — | ||
March 5 | ||||||
March 7 | ||||||
March 8 | ||||||
April 23 | Stockholm | Sweden | Avicii Arena | Tom Odell | — | — |
April 24 | ||||||
April 26 | Bærum [c] | Norway | Unity Arena | — | — | |
April 28 | Copenhagen | Denmark | Royal Arena | — | — | |
April 29 | ||||||
May 2 | Hanover | Germany | ZAG-Arena | — | — | |
May 4 | Amsterdam | Netherlands | Ziggo Dome | — | — | |
May 5 | ||||||
May 7 | ||||||
May 9 | Berlin | Germany | Uber Arena | — | — | |
May 29 | Cologne | Lanxess Arena | — | — | ||
May 30 | ||||||
June 1 | Prague | Czech Republic | O2 Arena | — | — | |
June 3 | Kraków | Poland | Tauron Arena | — | — | |
June 4 | ||||||
June 6 | Vienna | Austria | Wiener Stadthalle | — | — | |
June 8 | Casalecchio di Reno [d] | Italy | Unipol Arena | — | — | |
June 10 | Paris | France | Accor Arena | Lola Young | — | — |
June 11 | ||||||
June 14 | Barcelona | Spain | Palau Sant Jordi | Tom Odell | — | — |
June 15 | ||||||
July 7 | Glasgow | Scotland | OVO Hydro | Syd | — | — |
July 8 | ||||||
July 10 | London | England | The O2 Arena | — | — | |
July 11 | ||||||
July 13 | ||||||
July 14 | Magdalena Bay | |||||
July 16 | ||||||
July 17 | ||||||
July 19 | Manchester | Co-op Live | Syd | — | — | |
July 20 | ||||||
July 22 | ||||||
July 23 | ||||||
July 26 | Dublin | Ireland | 3Arena | — | — | |
July 27 | ||||||
August 16 | Saitama [e] | Japan | Saitama Super Arena | Yoasobi [46] | — | — |
August 17 | Fujii Kaze [46] | |||||
October 9 | Miami | United States | Kaseya Center | — | — | — |
October 11 | ||||||
October 12 | ||||||
October 14 | Orlando | Kia Center | — | — | ||
October 16 | Raleigh | Lenovo Center | — | — | ||
October 17 | ||||||
October 19 | Charlotte | Spectrum Center | — | — | ||
October 20 | ||||||
October 23 | Philadelphia | Xfinity Mobile Arena | — | — | ||
October 25 | Elmont [f] | UBS Arena | — | — | ||
October 26 | ||||||
November 7 | New Orleans | Smoothie King Center | — | — | ||
November 8 | ||||||
November 10 | Tulsa | BOK Center | — | — | ||
November 11 | ||||||
November 13 | Austin | Moody Center | — | — | ||
November 14 | ||||||
November 18 | Phoenix | PHX Arena | — | — | ||
November 19 | ||||||
November 22 | San Francisco | Chase Center | — | — | ||
November 23 | ||||||
Total | 409,107 / 409,107 (100%) | $63,031,706 | ||||
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