By Moneli Nazeri
On March 7th, I attended Zara Larsson’s Midnight Sun tour at the House of Blues in Anaheim. Larsson first rose to major pop prominence around 2016 with hits like “Lush Life,” but in recent years she had been somewhat quieter in the mainstream music scene, something fans jokingly refer to as her time in the “khia asylum.” That narrative shifted with the release of her recent Midnight Sun album and her opening slot on Tate McRae’s Miss Possessive tour, which helped reintroduce her to audiences and mark the start of a noticeable rebrand. Interestingly, the venues for this run were booked before her recent surge in popularity, resulting in relatively small shows for an artist whose demand has quickly grown again. Larsson performed two nights in Los Angeles at the Wiltern and one night in Anaheim, and the limited venue sizes drove resale prices much higher than the original cost. Tickets initially sold for about $50, but general admission resale for the Anaheim show reached around $250, more than the original VIP price. During the concert, Larsson delivered a high-energy set with choreography and strong audience engagement, even bringing a fan from the audience onstage during “Lush Life,” a moment that has become one of the tour’s most talked-about highlights. Another standout element of the performance is her styling: Larsson appears in different outfits each night, all of them sparkly and stage-ready, paired with detailed makeup and styling that adds to the overall production. The Anaheim show demonstrated how quickly Larsson’s momentum has returned, turning what were once smaller venues into highly anticipated performances, proving her lasting appeal and strong connection with fans. The crowd’s energy reflected her resurgence, showing she will become a compelling pop performer.