On November 16, 2025, New Zealand pop star Lorde brought her Ultrasound world tour to London's The O2 for the first of two nights, celebrating her fourth album 'Virgin' with a blend of emotional depth and visual innovation. The show featured a minimalist stage setup that emphasized intimacy in the arena setting, highlighting themes of personal rebuilding and femininity. Lorde connected deeply with the audience through heartfelt performances and subtle political nods.
Show Overview
Lorde's Ultrasound tour stop at The O2 on November 16, 2025, served as a live embodiment of her summer-released album 'Virgin,' which explores intimate themes of womanhood, gender, and body image. The New Zealand artist presented a stripped-down yet visually striking production, using a dark grey stage as a canvas for storytelling props and lights that enhanced the songs without overwhelming them.
The concert opened with 'Hammer,' where Lorde emerged from a trapdoor illuminated by blue lights, a neon belt around her waist. Visual elements included a descending ring of lights for 'Shapeshifter,' evoking an ultrasound scan, and a treadmill run during 'Supercut' from her earlier album 'Melodrama.' Intimate moments featured close-up filming via a selfie cam during '400 Lux' and a zoomed-in screen for the vulnerable 'Liability.'
Performance Highlights
Lorde's interpretations of 'Virgin' tracks added layers of raw emotion. In 'Broken Glass,' she unbuckled her belt in sync with the beat. For 'Current Affairs,' she slipped off her jeans, later dousing herself with water for 'GRWM,' explaining it was inspired by a shower kiss. 'Man Of The Year' culminated in dancing through purple lasers and dry ice, taped silver duct tape across her chest.
The show fostered connection, with Lorde praising London's role in her creative process and uniting the crowd with a nod to Palestine during 'Team,' shifting stage lights to green, white, and red. She walked through the audience for 'David' and ended with 'Ribs' on a small platform, inviting early fans to join for a euphoric close.
Setlist
- ‘Hammer’
- ‘Royals’
- ‘Broken Glass’
- ‘Buzzcut Season’
- ‘Favourite Daughter’
- ‘Perfect Places’
- ‘Shapeshifter’
- ‘Current Affairs’
- ‘Supercut’
- ‘GRWM’
- ‘400 Lux’
- ‘The Louvre’
- ‘Oceanic Feeling’
- ‘Big Star’
- ‘Liability’
- ‘Clearblue’
- ‘Man Of The Year’
- ‘If She Could See Me Now’
- ‘Team’
- ‘What Was That’
- ‘Green Light’
- ‘David’
- ‘Ribs’