Iconic pop sensation Cyndi Lauper has officially announced her Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour, marking her first major headlining tour in over a decade. Produced by Live Nation, the tour will span 23 cities across North America, beginning on October 18th in Montreal, QC, at the Bell Centre, and concluding on December 5th at the United Center in Chicago, IL. This tour is a monumental moment for Lauper, as it serves as a celebration of her prolific career and influence on pop culture, music, and social activism.
With stops in major cities like New York, Boston, Los Angeles, and Nashville, Lauper’s farewell tour is set to deliver unforgettable performances filled with her greatest hits. Fans can expect to hear chart-toppers like “Girls Just Want to Have Fun,” “Time After Time,” and “True Colors.” Special guest performers will join her throughout the tour, though the details on who will share the stage with her have yet to be announced.
Lauper’s Documentary: Let the Canary Sing
In addition to her farewell tour, Lauper is making headlines with the release of Let the Canary Sing, a feature-length documentary that dives deep into her life, career, and lasting legacy. Directed by Emmy Award-winner Alison Ellwood, the film had its world premiere at the 2023 Tribeca Festival and is set to debut on Paramount+ in the U.S. and Canada on June 4.
Let the Canary Sing explores Lauper’s rise to superstardom, her unique sense of style, her fearless approach to music, and her commitment to social causes such as feminism and LGBTQ+ advocacy. The documentary is produced by Fine Point Films and Sony Music Entertainment, in collaboration with Concord Originals, and promises to offer a comprehensive look at Lauper’s profound cultural impact.
As part of the celebration of both her tour and documentary, Lauper will be honored with an imprint ceremony at the legendary TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood on June 4. Following the ceremony, a private screening of the documentary will take place, accompanied by a Q&A session with Lauper herself.
For fans looking to immerse themselves further in Lauper’s work, Legacy Recordings, a division of Sony Music Entertainment, has released a companion album to the documentary titled Let the Canary Sing. This career-spanning compilation includes many of Lauper’s greatest hits and is available now on vinyl and digital platforms. The album encapsulates her evolving sound, from her early hits to more recent work, showcasing the breadth of her talents.
Tour Dates
Below are the dates and locations for Cyndi Lauper’s Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour:
- Fri, Oct 18 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre
- Sun, Oct 20 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena
- Thu, Oct 24 – Detroit, MI – Fox Theatre
- Sat, Oct 26 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway
- Sun, Oct 27 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena
- Wed, Oct 30 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
- Fri, Nov 01 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena
- Sun, Nov 03 – Columbus, OH – Schottenstein Center
- Wed, Nov 06 – Tampa, FL – Amalie Arena
- Fri, Nov 08 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Hollywood
- Sun, Nov 10 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena
- Tue, Nov 12 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center
- Thu, Nov 14 – Austin, TX – Moody Center
- Sat, Nov 16 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center
- Tue, Nov 19 – Phoenix, AZ – Footprint Center
- Wed, Nov 20 – San Diego, CA – Viejas Arena
- Sat, Nov 23 – Los Angeles, CA – Intuit Dome
- Sun, Nov 24 – Palm Desert, CA – Acrisure Arena
- Tue, Nov 26 – San Francisco, CA – Chase Center
- Sat, Nov 30 – Portland, OR – Moda Center
- Sun, Dec 01 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena
- Wed, Dec 04 – Minneapolis, MN – Target Center
- Thu, Dec 05 – Chicago, IL – United Center
A Career for the Ages
Cyndi Lauper’s impact on the music industry is undeniable. A Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Award-winning artist, she has sold over 50 million records worldwide and holds the distinction of being the first woman to achieve four Top 5 singles from a debut album, with 1983’s She’s So Unusual. Songs like “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” and “Time After Time” have cemented her legacy as a pop icon.
Beyond her music, Lauper has long been a dedicated activist, advocating for women, people living with HIV/AIDS, and the LGBTQ+ community. Her influence extends far beyond the charts, and with this farewell tour, she looks to cap off a career that has inspired generations.
As Lauper embarks on her final tour, fans are left to wonder: could this really be the last time we see the queen of ’80s pop on the road, or will her influence continue to evolve in new and unexpected ways?
