Phoebe Bridgers has officially announced a series of intimate Phoebe Bridgers UK shows scheduled for next week, coinciding with the highly anticipated release of her third studio album. The acclaimed singer-songwriter, who also performs as one-third of the indie supergroup Boygenius, is set to unveil her latest project, Lost Weekend, this Friday, August 14. The record has already garnered significant critical acclaim, including a five-star review from Rolling Stone UK, which described the work as an “ambitious return” for the artist.
The upcoming tour dates represent a rare opportunity for fans to witness Bridgers in smaller, more personal settings. The run kicks off with two performances at London’s Union Chapel on Monday, August 17. These shows mark her first solo appearances in the capital since 2022. Following the London dates, she will travel to Kingston for two sets at Circuit on Wednesday, August 19, before heading to Electric Bristol for a double-header on Friday, August 21.
Brighton’s Resident Records is also set to host two separate performances from the singer at Chalk on August 20. At each stop on the tour, Bridgers is expected to perform both a matinee and an evening show, with each set lasting approximately 45 minutes.
In keeping with Bridgers’ established touring protocols, these performances will be strictly phone-free. Attendees will be required to secure phones, smartwatches, and other recording devices to ensure an immersive experience focused entirely on the music and the intimacy of the venues.
Reviewing Lost Weekends, Rolling Stone UK highlighted the emotional depth of the new material: “‘Never Going Back!’ ends with a banjo instrumental played over a devastating voicemail left for Bridgers by her late father: ‘Hey, Phoebe, it’s your dad! I know you’re busy… being a rock star takes up a lot of your time, I’m guessing…'”
The review concludes that the album serves as a definitive bridge between her past and future, stating: “It’s the most crushing of countless revealing moments on an album that both fills in the gaps from Bridgers’ time away from the spotlight and pushes her forwards in thrilling new directions. For the singer of a generation, it was more than worth the wait – the wait was the whole point.”