As a HUGE Hilary Duff, the news of her return filled me with nostalgic joy! Hilary Duff is officially stepping back into the spotlight and she’s doing it on her own terms. Just days after releasing her comeback single “Mature,” the pop star announced Small Rooms, Big Nerves, an intimate four-date run that marks her first live performances in more than a decade.
The mini-tour kicks off January 19, 2026, at London’s O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire before heading to Toronto, Brooklyn, and Los Angeles. Designed for smaller venues, the shows promise a close-up experience that blends fresh material with the nostalgic hits that defined Duff’s early 2000s rise. Fans can expect sing-alongs to classics like “Come Clean” and “So Yesterday,” alongside new songs that reflect where she is now—personally and creatively.
“Mature,” co-written with her husband Matthew Koma and songwriter Madison Love, serves as a mission statement for this new era. Duff has described the track as a conversation between her present and younger self, self-aware, warm, and grounded in gratitude. It’s a fitting reintroduction after years spent focusing on acting projects, family life, and life off the road.
Beyond the stage, Duff’s return to music will be documented in an upcoming behind-the-scenes docuseries, offering fans a look at the balancing act of rehearsals, recording, and preparing for her first tour since 2016. With acclaimed director Sam Wrench at the helm, the project underscores just how intentional, and emotional, this comeback is.
Small Rooms, Big Nerves may be brief, but it carries big meaning. For longtime fans and curious newcomers alike, these shows represent a full-circle moment: Hilary Duff reclaiming the stage, reconnecting with her audience, and reminding everyone why her pop legacy still resonates.
Small Rooms, Big Nerves tour dates:
- Jan. 19: London, U.K. @ Shepherd’s Bush Empire
- Jan. 24: Toronto, ONT @ HISTORY
- Jan. 27: Brooklyn, N.Y. @ Brooklyn Paramount
- Jan. 29: Los Angeles, Calif. @ The Wiltern
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