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Billie Eilish Adds New Tour Dates — & Fans Are Already Losing It Over Her ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft' Era

Billie Eilish Adds New Tour Dates — & Fans Are Already Losing It Over Her ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft' Era

Grazia USA20-05-2025

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN – APRIL 23: Billie Eilish performs at Avicii Arena on April 23, 2025 in Stockholm, Sweden. (Photo by Samir Hussein/WireImage for Live Nation)
Just when fans thought tickets were all sold out, Billie Eilish has hit again — this time with a fresh wave of 2025 tour dates that are sending the internet into a frenzy. On May 17, the Grammy and Oscar-winning artist officially announced a second North American leg of her Hit Me Hard and Soft world tour, expanding what's already one of the most anticipated live music events of the decade.
The announcement comes as excitement around Eilish's third studio album, also titled Hit Me Hard and Soft , reaches a fever pitch. After kicking off with shows across Europe, Australia, and select U.S. cities, Billie will now return stateside for a fall 2025 run — adding multiple dates in major markets like Miami, New Orleans, Philadelphia, and San Francisco. New Cities, Same Billie Energy QUEBEC CITY, QUEBEC – SEPTEMBER 29: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) Billie Eilish performs onstage during Billie Eilish HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR Kick Off at Videotron Centre on September 29, 2024 in Quebec City, Quebec. (Photo byfor Live Nation)
Following her two-night run at the Saitama Super Arena in Japan this August, Eilish will hit the road in the U.S. again starting in Miami on October 9, with additional shows stretching through late November. The new dates mark a continuation of the global tour that fans have been scrambling to attend since it was first announced earlier this year.
Pre-sale tickets for the upcoming U.S. and Tokyo shows will be available to American Express® Card Members starting today, May 20, at 12:00 PM local time for U.S. shows, and May 22 at 12:00 PM JST for Tokyo shows. General ticket sales open Thursday, May 22 via billieeilish.com. A New Era — Sonically and Stylistically Billie Eilish, Charli XCX at the Billie Eilish 'Hit Me Hard and Soft' Tour at Kia Forum on December 17, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Billboard via Getty Images)
Hit Me Hard and Soft , released on May 17, is already being praised as Eilish's most intimate and genre-bending project to date. With standout tracks like 'Lunch,' 'Chihiro,' and 'Birds of a Feather,' the album balances vulnerability and experimentation — delivered with the moody elegance that's become her signature.
While the Hit Me Hard and Soft album visuals hinted at a softer, dreamier evolution, Billie's tour wardrobe proves she's still loyal to the look that made her an icon. On stage, she's embracing her signature oversized streetwear — baggy tees, athletic shorts, sneakers, and layered accessories. It's a continuation of her personal comfort-first aesthetic, now sharpened with maturity and intentional restraint. Given her past collaborations with designers like Rick Owens and Gucci, it's safe to say we can continue to expect looks that make just as big a statement as the music. Why This Era Hits Different NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 16: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) Billie Eilish performs onstage during Billie Eilish HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR at Madison Square Garden on October 16, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/for Live Nation)
Billie, now 23, has always defied expectations. But this era feels more intentional, more cinematic, and more personal. Co-produced with her brother and longtime collaborator Finneas, the album was designed to be listened to in full — no singles, no skips, just immersive storytelling.
Thematically, the album explores identity, longing, loneliness, and desire with poetic depth. It's moody but not melancholic, edgy but not chaotic. And fans are responding in kind, seeing their own emotional evolution mirrored in hers. Full Tour Dates: Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft World Tour MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – MARCH 04: Billie Eilish performs her 'Hit Me Hard And Soft' Tour at Rod Laver Arena on March 04, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo byfor Live Nation) EUROPE 2024 May 29 – Cologne, Germany – Lanxess Arena
May 30 – Cologne, Germany – Lanxess Arena
June 1 – Prague, Czech Republic – O2 Arena
June 3 – Krakow, Poland – Tauron Arena
June 4 – Krakow, Poland – Tauron Arena
June 6 – Vienna, Austria – Stadthalle
June 8 – Bologna, Italy – Unipol Arena
June 10 – Paris, France – Accor Arena
June 11 – Paris, France – Accor Arena
June 14 – Barcelona, Spain – Palau Sant Jordi
June 15 – Barcelona, Spain – Palau Sant Jordi UK & IRELAND 2024 July 7 – Glasgow, Scotland – OVO Hydro
July 8 – Glasgow, Scotland – OVO Hydro
July 10 – London, England – The O2
July 11 – London, England – The O2
July 13 – London, England – The O2
July 14 – London, England – The O2
July 16 – London, England – The O2
July 17 – London, England – The O2
July 19 – Manchester, England – Co-op Live
July 20 – Manchester, England – Co-op Live
July 22 – Manchester, England – Co-op Live
July 23 – Manchester, England – Co-op Live
July 26 – Dublin, Ireland – 3Arena
July 27 – Dublin, Ireland – 3Arena ASIA 2025 August 16 – Saitama, Japan – Saitama Super Arena
August 17 – Saitama, Japan – Saitama Super Arena NORTH AMERICA 2025 (Newly Added Dates) October 9 – Miami, FL – Kaseya Center
October 11 – Miami, FL – Kaseya Center
October 12 – Miami, FL – Kaseya Center
October 14 – Orlando, FL – Kia Center
October 16 – Raleigh, NC – Lenovo Center
October 17 – Raleigh, NC – Lenovo Center
October 19 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center
October 20 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center
October 23 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center
October 25 – Elmont, NY – UBS Arena
October 26 – Elmont, NY – UBS Arena
November 7 – New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Center
November 8 – New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Center
November 10 – Tulsa, OK – BOK Center
November 11 – Tulsa, OK – BOK Center
November 13 – Austin, TX – Moody Center ATX
November 14 – Austin, TX – Moody Center ATX
November 18 – Phoenix, AZ – PHX Arena
November 19 – Phoenix, AZ – PHX Arena
November 22 – San Francisco, CA – Chase Center
November 23 – San Francisco, CA – Chase Center
As much as this tour is about the music, it's also about the experience. The looks. The emotion. The way Billie Eilish continues to tap into the cultural pulse while pushing her own creative boundaries. Whether you're going for the fashion, the catharsis, or just to scream the bridge of 'Lunch' with 20,000 other people — this is one show not to miss.
For more information and tickets, visit BillieEilish.com.
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