Lorde is headlining major festivals in 2026 including Osheaga, Lollapalooza, Gurtenfestival, and Paléo, where she has drawn acclaim for her dynamic performances. She has also criticized Spotify's AI feature 'About the Song' and AI glasses, while promoting her album 'Virgin' through the release of 49 demo tracks and a new immersive fan experience via Lume.