Hilary Duff has announced her return to the stage with a series of live concerts titled “Small Rooms, Big Nerves.” The 38-year-old singer and actress will perform for the first time in a decade, starting in January 2026. Duff expressed her excitement, stating, “It’s happening. I’m over the moon to be stepping on stage again.”
The upcoming shows will feature a mix of new music and classic hits. Duff recently released her first single in ten years, “Mature,” which adds to the anticipation surrounding her performances. She is set to kick off the tour with four dates across major cities:
January 19, 2026 – O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire in London
January 24, 2026 – HISTORY in Toronto
January 27, 2026 – Brooklyn Paramount in New York City
January 29, 2026 – The Wiltern in Los Angeles
Tickets for the “Small Rooms, Big Nerves” concerts will be available for purchase starting with an artist presale on November 14, 2025, at 10:00 AM local time. A general sale will follow the same day at 15:00 local time. Fans can sign up for the presale via Ticketmaster.
In interviews leading up to the announcement, Hilary teased the possibility of performing some of her beloved tracks live, including the iconic “What Dreams Are Made Of” from *The Lizzie McGuire Movie*. While discussing the song, she hinted, “If I would ever tour again, I think maybe I would be allowed to manage to sing that song somehow some way.”
In early October, Duff shared insights into her preparations for the tour, posting a clip of her rehearsing new material. She further elaborated on her eagerness to reconnect with her audience, stating, “I’ve missed them and I’ve missed performing. It’s been really fun to rediscover this part of myself again.”
The tour announcement aligns with Duff’s return to music, which also includes a docuseries documenting her journey back to the stage. This series will showcase her balancing act of family life, music production, and live performances. Duff remarked, “I think 2026 is gonna be a fun victory lap.”
As anticipation builds for the “Small Rooms, Big Nerves” concert series, fans are eager to see Hilary Duff reclaim her place in the spotlight, sharing both new songs and cherished classics.
