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Demi Lovato Headlines Madison Square Garden, Reunites with Disney Alumni on It's Not That Deep Tour

4/26/2026, 1:02:49 PM

MSG Headlining Show

On Friday, April 24, Demi Lovato headlined Madison Square Garden for the first time, delivering a sold-out show on the It's Not That Deep Tour. The set mixed new album tracks with hits “Heart Attack,” “Sorry Not Sorry,” “Cool for the Summer,” and “Give Your Heart a Break.” JoJo joined for “Too Little Too Late,” and husband Jordan “Jutes” Lutes performed a live cover of the Goo Goo Dolls’ “Iris.”

Album Return & Deluxe Release

After the 2022 rock album *Holy Fvck* and a claim that pop was “dead,” Lovato returned to pop in October 2025 with *It’s Not That Deep*, which peaked at No. 9 on the Billboard 200. A deluxe edition released hours before the MSG concert, *It’s Not That Deep (Unless You Want It to Be)*, added eight new songs and collaborations with COBRAH and Rose Gray; Lovato said “Pretty Catatonic” was the first track written for the reissue.

Guest Appearances & Disney Reunions

JoJo joined Lovato for “Too Little Too Late,” and husband Jordan “Jutes” Lutes performed “Iris.” At the Orlando opening night, Lovato reunited onstage with Joe Jonas for “This Is Me” and the 2008 duet “On the Line,” while Selena Gomez attended the concert and met backstage, moments Lovato called “everything.”

Significance

The MSG headline marks Lovato’s first arena headlining, confirming a successful pop comeback after the No. 9 Billboard 200 debut of *It’s Not That Deep*. The eight-track deluxe edition and the TheraBreath-sponsored meet-and-greet, where fans received Sparkle Mint mouthwash and were noted for “clean-smelling breath,” illustrate commercial impact and fan engagement. Reunions with Disney peers echo a broader nostalgia wave, with projects like *Camp Rock 3* and a *Wizards of Waverly Place* reboot in development.

Official Statements

Lovato described the MSG experience as “amazing,” thanked fans for “sticking by my side through everything,” and called the moment “loving nostalgia.” She said the reunions “meant everything” and helped “bring everything together again.” Regarding the deluxe album, she said she wanted “more,” prompting the new songs.

Verbatim Quotes

  • “It felt amazing, that feeling up there knowing that the place was sold out with fans who have stuck by my side through everything and shown me so much love and support over so many years,” — Demi Lovato, People interview
  • “I got back into the studio after I released the album, and I was like, 'I want more,'" she explains of the reissue.” — Demi Lovato, People interview
  • “I think the age that we’re at is really loving nostalgia right now,” — Demi Lovato, Billboard interview
  • “The reunions "meant everything to me," says Lovato.” — Demi Lovato, People interview
  • “It just felt incredible.” — Demi Lovato, People interview

What’s Next

Lovato’s Disney collaborations continue, with a *Wizards of Waverly Place* reboot and *Camp Rock 3* slated for development, both listing her as an executive producer.