Lorde is making headlines in 2026 for her high-profile festival appearances at events including All Points East, Osheaga, and Paléo, where her performances are described as powerful and captivating. She has also drawn attention for publicly criticizing Spotify's AI feature 'About the Song' and for wearing a 'Free Palestine' jacket during a performance, following recent tour controversies involving other artists. Additionally, she will headline a world-first clean-energy festival alongside Little Simz and performed a surprise duet with Charli XCX at Lollapalooza.