Welcome to Loveland: Suki Waterhouse Dazzles Boston

Otherworldly songstress Suki Waterhouse serenaded MGM Music Hall on The Loveland Tour on September 22nd. Even though the brisk Boston fall weather started to move in that Tuesday evening, fans sported their chicest lace and sequined ensembles. The last time Waterhouse was in town, she kickstarted the night for genre-bending Icelantic artist Laufey at TD Garden in October 2025. Since then, she’s released her celebrated third studio album, Loveland, and fans have been itching for another headline performance in the city. The grand production instantly transported Boston to her mystical dreamworld. A giant disco ball shaped like an anatomical heart was the stage's centerpiece and brought the drama. Lush greenery, flowers, and vines slinked around the floors, and enough arrows to give Cupid a run for his money covered the set pieces. Two sheer curtains gathered on each side framed the stage, as if the audience was about to witness a Broadway play. 

First up was the ethereal Charlotte Lawrence, who enchanted the crowd with her smooth vocals. She strutted on stage in a striped sheer dress with bell sleeves. The pattern complemented her movements, making her appear to flutter like a butterfly. She dove into her set of intimate and relatable tracks such as “Dog,” bringing the crowd together as she invited fans to scream “fuck johnny” loud enough for the ex who inspired it to hear. She giggled and revealed her grandparents were in the audience, so she’d be swearing extra for them. Her performance set the high-energy tone as she alternated between shredding on the guitar and dancing around the stage. The band dipped down to the barricade to rock out, holding their guitars over their heads as fans smiled in awe. Slower songs like “Bodybag” boasted Lawrence's airy falsetto, pulling the audience in. She paused between tracks to express her gratitude to everyone for coming early and making her childhood dreams come true. Boston was in for a treat as she performed an unreleased track titled "Like A Girl" with a sparkling instrumental that felt like a nostalgic summer memory. Lawrence cleverly closed her set with a beloved earworm: a cover of “Zombies” by the Cranberries, showcasing her vocal range by singing with a delicious grunge edge.

Soon the lights dimmed and flashed red like a heartbeat while fans released thunderous cheers. Waterhouse, who is also an actor, put her chops to the test as she floated on stage and theatrically pierced her chest with an arrow. Her striking stage presence instantly commanded the crowd as she scanned the audience and tossed the arrow aside. Waterhouse kicked off the show with the feel-good anthem “Supersad.” Lyrics like "Could be the worst time I ever had / Lose my mind, always get it back / There's no point in being supersad" offered catharsis as fans sang along, making the show a haven from the chaos of the outside world.

Waterhouse uses fashion to showcase her whimsical, esoteric nature, and Boston’s show was no exception. She wore a plunging bodysuit comprised of silver rhinestone fringe and a silky pink robe. The robe seemed to become an extension of her body as she swirled around the stage like a goddess wrapped in a soft pink haze. Early on in the set, she performed the standout track “Back In Love," which entered the spotlight again after serving as the backdrop for a teaser of Season 2 of Prime's viral television series Off Campus. The blaring instrumental intro served as a beacon, pulling all attention to the stage. She effortlessly mesmerized the crowd with her smoky and delicate vocals.

During the joyous track "My Fun," she pulled a rose from the garden on stage and handed it to a lucky fan in the audience, showing how Waterhouse infuses love and warmth into every space she steps into. The singer opted for a costume change midway through the set, trading out her high-glam look for a cute baby tee she was selling at the merch stand, a pair of royal blue boxing shorts, and a matching royal blue sparkly robe with fluffy trim. The fan machines across the stage majestically blew her hair and feathered robe around, making the visuals just as dreamy as her voice. The singer sprinkled beloved tracks from earlier projects into the setlist, like “Johanna” and one of her first viral tracks, “Good Looking,” with its mystical melodies and punchy instrumentals keeping the energy high.

"Welcome to Loveland, it’s gonna get weird," she uttered, instantly creating a safe space for fans to dance like no one was watching. Part of Waterhouse's thesis is embracing one's authentic and weird self. Standout melancholic track, "Weirdo," is about just that: missing that special someone who shares your idiosyncrasies. Her touching performance showcased an achingly beautiful side of her voice, a testament to how easily she can transform her silky vocals to match a track's theme.

Waterhouse overflowed with passion and enthusiasm as she interacted with the crowd, dipping down to the barricade to run and high-five everyone. Touring life is often fast-paced and hectic, which inspired Waterhouse to ask fans at each show to share a fun fact about the city. One lucky fan in Boston told the singer about the Great Molasses Flood of 1919, leaving her jaw agape in disbelief.

The singer has been switching up which songs she performs toward the end of the set. To much fanfare and excitement, Boston heard "Puppy Dog Eyes," one of her edgier rock tracks about a messy relationship that packs a punch live. Waterhouse closed the show with arguably her sweetest and most loving song, "To Love," about how, against all odds, two people can find each other. The charming sentiment echoed how everyone in MGM Music Hall that night ended up in that room to celebrate live music together. Waterhouse crafted an unforgettable, euphoric show, keeping fans on their toes until the final moments of the night. Make sure to catch Suki Waterhouse live before The Loveland Tour ends in October. Buy tickets here.