Hilary Duff Announces First Live Performances in Over a Decade

Hilary Duff has officially announced her return to live music with a mini-tour titled "Small Rooms, Big Nerves," marking her first performances in over a decade. The tour is set to commence on January 19, 2026, at the O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire in London, followed by shows at HISTORY in Toronto on January 24, the Brooklyn Paramount theater in New York on January 27, and concluding at The Wiltern in Los Angeles on January 29.

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Duff, who gained fame as a teen star on Disney's "Lizzie McGuire," has not released a full-length album since "Breathe In. Breathe Out." in 2015. After a hiatus focused on acting and family, she returned to music with her new single "Mature," co-written with her husband, producer Matthew Koma, and Madison Love. The song reflects a dialogue between her present and younger selves, emphasizing themes of gratitude and self-acceptance.

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The "Small Rooms, Big Nerves" tour will feature four intimate shows, with tickets available for pre-sale starting November 12, 2025, at 6 p.m. ET. General ticket sales will begin on November 14, 2025, at 3 p.m. local time. Duff expressed her excitement about performing again, stating, “I’m over the moon to be stepping on stage again. I’ve got some new songs that I can’t wait to share with you and of course some old favorites we can scream together.”

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In addition to the tour, a docuseries is in the works to chronicle Duff's journey back to music. The series aims to provide fans with an inside look at her life as she balances family, music production, and preparations for her live performances. The project is directed by Sam Wrench, known for his work on Taylor Swift's "The Eras Tour."

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Given the limited number of shows and the intimate venues, there is anticipation that tickets will sell out quickly. To mitigate potential price gouging, Duff is utilizing Ticketmaster’s Face Value Exchange, allowing resale tickets to be sold only at their original price. This move has been positively received by fans, who are eager to see Duff perform live after such a long absence.

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• “I’m over the moon to be stepping on stage again.” — Hilary Duff

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• “’Mature’ is a little conversation that my present self is having with my younger self,” — Hilary Duff

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Hilary Duff's "Small Rooms, Big Nerves" tour represents a significant moment in her career, as she reconnects with her music roots and engages with fans after years away from the stage. The combination of new music, nostalgic favorites, and a behind-the-scenes docuseries promises to make this a memorable comeback.

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