Zara Larsson is bringing her Midnight Sun tour to Los Angeles while simultaneously navigating the complex intersection of pop music and politics. The Swedish singer will perform two shows at the Greek Theatre on September 29-30, 2026, as part of her ongoing global tour supporting her latest album.
According to Billboard, Larsson has been particularly vocal about maintaining artistic control and speaking out on issues she believes in. This philosophy was put to the test recently when the Trump administration used her song “Midnight Sun” in an ICE deportation video on TikTok. Rolling Stone first reported that Larsson responded with a powerful TikTok of her own, calling the use “so dehumanizing” and criticizing the administration’s approach to immigration.
Artistic Control and Political Engagement
Larsson’s response to the political use of her music reflects her growing confidence in speaking out on social issues. In her Billboard interview, she emphasized that she’s only recently begun feeling true control over her artistry and business decisions. “It’s weird how long I’ve been in the industry but yet just now feel like I am taking control over my artistry and what I do,” she told Billboard.
The singer joins a growing list of pop artists including Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, and Ariana Grande who have had their music co-opted by political entities. Larsson specifically praised Macklemore for speaking out on issues that might alienate some listeners, saying “I respect that so much” and calling it “powerful to see how everyone can come together and make a difference.”
The SoCal Connection
Los Angeles audiences will experience Larsson’s evolving artistry firsthand during her Greek Theatre performances. The singer has developed a reputation for creating unique concert experiences that vary from show to show. “I really want people, wherever they are, in whatever festival or country, to have that experience and to be together to create special memories,” she told Billboard.
Larsson’s Southern California appearances come as she continues to push songs from her Midnight Sun album, particularly “Blue Moon,” which she describes as “Midnight Sun’s sister” that “deserves a video and it deserves love.” The album reached No. 36 on the Billboard 200, with the title track peaking at No. 13 on the Hot 100.
What’s Next for Larsson
Looking beyond her current tour, Larsson has expressed ambition to headline major festivals, specifically mentioning Coachella as “my dream” in her Billboard interview. Though she acknowledges she’s “not quite there yet,” she aims to build toward performances that are “so mega and big and amazing that everyone’s like, ‘Well, now she has to headline.'”
Meanwhile, Larsson continues to balance her musical career with her political voice, telling Billboard that she wants “to feel like everything that I do is clear and it comes from a place of love.” As she brings this philosophy to Los Angeles stages next fall, audiences can expect both hit songs and the thoughtful artistry that has defined her recent career evolution.
Last updated September 19, 2026.
Sources: Billboard, Rolling Stone
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