Julien Baker, the indie singer-songwriter and boygenius member, is set to return to the stage this fall with a North American tour that promises intimate performances and captivating music. Kicking off with a three-night residency at Chicago’s Thalia Hall on September 23, Baker will visit several key cities across the U.S. and Canada, including multiple shows in New York, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.
This tour follows Baker’s widely acclaimed 2021 solo album, Little Oblivions, which showcased her raw lyricism and sonic growth. Baker spent much of 2022 on the Wild Hearts Tour alongside fellow indie artists Angel Olsen and Sharon Van Etten, delivering powerful performances night after night. In 2023, she made waves again as part of boygenius, releasing the trio’s explosive debut full-length album, the record, which further cemented Baker, along with Lucy Dacus and Phoebe Bridgers, as a modern indie powerhouse.
A tour filled with emotional resonance
Baker’s return to the road is sure to be an emotional and intimate experience. Known for her ability to deliver raw, vulnerable performances, she connects deeply with audiences, pouring her soul into each song. This fall, she will have the opportunity to play at renowned venues across the U.S. and Canada, such as Webster Hall in New York and Bimbo’s 365 Club in San Francisco, giving fans a chance to experience her deeply personal music in a live setting.
Notably, Baker will also make a stop at the All Things Go Music Festival on September 28 and 29, alongside other big names like Janelle Monáe, Reneé Rapp, and Chappell Roan. The festival will bring an eclectic mix of artists together, and Baker’s presence on the lineup solidifies her standing in the indie music world. The festival performance is sure to offer a unique energy compared to her headlining tour dates, blending festival excitement with the intimate nature of her music.
Navigating fame and staying grounded
As part of boygenius, Baker has experienced new levels of fame, touring extensively and earning critical acclaim along with multiple Grammy wins for the trio’s work. In a Rolling Stone cover story, she reflected on her rising stardom, expressing a humble and grounded approach to her growing success: “There is a part of me that gets very easily intimidated by stuff because I have a country-mouse complex,” Baker said. “But so far the commitments that we have, they’re just my job at a different scale.”
This humility has been a constant throughout Baker’s career. Even as she moves from smaller venues to larger stages, she maintains a sense of perspective, noting that at the end of the day, she can still go back to the simple routines that keep her grounded. “I don’t think that my life can change and blow up without my permission,” she said, emphasizing her ability to navigate fame on her own terms.
For fans, this attitude is part of what makes Julien Baker such a compelling artist—her down-to-earth nature, combined with her heart-wrenching music, creates a strong bond between her and her listeners. This upcoming tour will give fans an opportunity to see Baker in a variety of settings, from smaller club venues to the larger spaces that boygenius has recently filled.
Full list of tour dates
- Sept. 23 – Chicago, IL @ Thalia Hall
- Sept. 24 – Chicago, IL @ Thalia Hall
- Sept. 25 – Chicago, IL @ Thalia Hall
- Sept. 27 – Washington, DC @ The Atlantis
- Sept. 28 – Columbia, MD @ All Things Go Music Festival
- Sept. 29 – Forest Hills, NY @ All Things Go Music Festival
- Oct. 1 – Toronto, ON @ The Concert Hall
- Oct. 2 – Toronto, ON @ The Concert Hall
- Oct. 5 – New York, NY @ Webster Hall
- Oct. 6 – New York, NY @ Webster Hall
- Oct. 7 – New York, NY @ Webster Hall
- Oct. 21 – San Francisco, CA @ Bimbo’s 365 Club
- Oct. 22 – San Francisco, CA @ Bimbo’s 365 Club
- Oct. 23 – San Francisco, CA @ Bimbo’s 365 Club
- Oct. 25 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Bellwether
- Oct. 26 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Bellwether
- Oct. 27 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Bellwether
- Oct. 28 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Bellwether
With performances at multiple venues in cities like Chicago, New York, San Francisco, and Los Angeles, this tour will be a chance for Baker to further connect with fans and showcase the rich depth of her solo work.
A chance to witness Julien Baker’s growth
As Baker prepares to hit the road, there’s no doubt that these upcoming shows will be something special. Whether you’re familiar with her work from boygenius or have followed her solo career since the release of Sprained Ankle, this tour offers a rare opportunity to witness her evolution as an artist. Little Oblivions was a step forward in terms of sonic expansion, and her continued collaborations with Bridgers and Dacus show her growing versatility.
The question remains: how will Baker’s sound evolve as she balances her work with boygenius and her solo career? This tour may offer some insight into what’s next for one of indie music’s most heartfelt and genuine voices.
