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Tove Lo Announces *Estrus* Album and 2026 World Tour
5/14/2026, 8:53:50 PM
Album and Tour Announcement
Swedish pop star Tove Lo announced her sixth studio album, *Estrus*, due 18 September 2026, and a 2026 world tour that starts 15 September in Nashville and ends 19 November in Stockholm’s Avicii Arena. The tour will cover six North American cities before moving to the UK and Europe.
Background & Context
The record follows 2022’s *Dirt Femme* and expands on themes from the 2024 EP *Heat*, which Lo said drew on “queer dance-floor” freedom. She recorded *Estrus* in Los Angeles, Stockholm and a Swedish fishing village where she spent childhood summers, recalling depression, an eating disorder, break-ups, family drama and loss.
Key Collaborators
Longtime partner Ludvig Söderberg co-produced the album with Elvira Anderfjärd and Luka Kloser (who has worked with Addison Rae). French-Belgian artist Stromae appears on the track “des fleurs x Stromae.” The lead single “I’m your girl right?” was directed by Nogari and filmed outside São Paulo with over 70 dancers.
Tour Schedule and Supporting Acts
The North American leg includes shows in Nashville, Chicago, Brooklyn, Toronto, Los Angeles and Mexico City. The European leg runs from early November, opening in Manchester, then London, Brussels, Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, Copenhagen, Oslo and closing in Stockholm. Australian artist Mallrat supports the North American dates; Cobrah opens in New York, and Rose Gray appears on the UK/EU shows.
Official Statements & Responses
Lo said the album captures a primal, animalistic energy and is built around intense emotions without offering clear guidance. She explained that the project was recorded in Los Angeles, Stockholm and a Swedish fishing village, allowing her to confront personal struggles and delve deeply into her inner self.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Estrus is an animal in heat. It’s primal. It’s my mind and my body wanting different things, wanting everything. There’s no good advice on this album…just a lot of feelings, no solutions.” — Tove Lo, press release
- “Many more shows to be announced. We’re just getting started. Can’t wait to be absolutely unhinged together again.” — Tove Lo, interview
- “Nogari and his team did a fantastic job on this video,” — Tove Lo, statement on the “I’m your girl right?” video
- “the best crew I’ve ever worked with.” — Tove Lo, comment on the São Paulo shoot
Criticism & Opposition
No source provided critical commentary or opposition to the album or tour announcement.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources differ on the exact pre-sale start time for the tour tickets. Article-Chunk 2 states the pre-sale begins on 18 May 2026 at 1 p.m. local time, while Article-Chunk 9 reports a 9 a.m. start (and lists the year as 2023). No other contradictions appear in the release date, tracklist, or itinerary.
What’s Next
Pre-sale for the tour begins 18 May 2026 at 1 p.m. local time, with general sales opening 20 May 2026 at 10 a.m. via Ticketmaster. Fans can pre-order or pre-save *Estrus* through official channels, and additional European dates may be added later in the year.
