Lorde holds surprise pop-up performance in Auckland CBD

Wednesday 28 May 2025 · 4 outlets · 7 reports · updated Thu 29 May 2025, 8:03am

Singer Lorde performed a surprise, exclusive gig at the YMCA on Vincent Street in Auckland on Wednesday. The event followed cryptic social media posts that prompted fans to gather in the city centre. This comes ahead of her new album, Virgin, which is due for release on 27 June.

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1. StuffWed 28 May 2025, 2:17pm

   ‘Meet me in the city tonight?’ Looks like Lorde has a surprise for Auckland (opens in new tab)

   • Auckland Lorde fans get first glimpse of new album at pop-up show (opens in new tab) Wed 28 May 2025, 9:00pm
   • 'We drink the same water': Lorde listening party a love letter to Auckland (opens in new tab) Thu 29 May 2025, 8:03am
2. 1NewsWed 28 May 2025, 4:09pm

   'Meet me in the city tonight?': Lorde teases Auckland pop-up (opens in new tab)

   • Lorde holds surprise Auckland performance (opens in new tab) Thu 29 May 2025, 7:48am
3. NZ HeraldWed 28 May 2025, 8:42pm

   Lorde fans gather in Auckland’s CBD for potential surprise performance (opens in new tab)

4. RNZWed 28 May 2025, 10:57pm

   'Best gift ever': Lorde performs Auckland pop-up shows (opens in new tab)