Lorde Red Rocks Concert Was Electrifying: Photos

Lorde brought her Ultrasound World Tour to Red Rocks on October 14, marking her debut at the legendary venue.

It was, simply put, a transcendent experience.

Opening acts The Japanese House and Blood Orange set a dreamy, soulful tone that perfectly complemented the evening’s emotional arc. Lorde emerged with magnetic energy, delivering a set that fused her introspective lyrics with bold new pop sounds from her Virgin album. The natural acoustics of Red Rocks amplified every beat, turning the amphitheater into a cathedral of catharsis. Fans danced, cried, and sang in unison, swept away by the sonic waves of Lorde’s evolving artistry.

See photos from the show below.

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