Lorde, Grammy winner and one of the most important names in music today, is the new confirmation for the day July 11th on the NOS Stage at NOS Alive’26.
Lorde is a cultural force recognized for her unclassifiable sound, introspective lyricism and singular creative vision. Since her debut with Pure Heroine in 2013, she has redefined the contours of modern pop – combining poetic writing with minimalist, emotionally intense production. To date, she has over 18 billion streams and 18 million albums sold worldwide.
In April 2025, she returned with “What Was That”, her first original release in four years and the first advance for her new album, Virgin. The single debuted to critical acclaim and commercial success, reaching #1 on Spotify in the US – her first number one on the platform since “Royals” – as well as hitting #3 in the UK and #5 globally, reaffirming her place at the forefront of contemporary pop music.
After “What Was That”, followed by “Man of the Year” and “Hammer” – which have consistently climbed the charts and already have almost 200 million streams before the album’s release – now comes the next step in Lorde’s artistic evolution. Co-produced by Lorde and Jim-E Stack, the new work was celebrated with a special event in New York, where the artist offered fans an exclusive preview of the album and is preparing to present it to the Portuguese public on July 11.
NOS Alive returns to its usual home at Passeio Marítimo de Algés on July 9, 10 and 11, 2026.