Sarah McLachlan announced the fall 2025 iteration of her Better Broken Tour, a nine‑concert run that includes a sole New York stop at the Beacon Theatre on Wednesday, Nov. 19. The tour serves as the live accompaniment to her forthcoming tenth studio album, also titled Better Broken, which is due Sept. 19. McLachlan announced the news in an Instagram post, writing, “Can’t hold this news in any longer… I’ll be hitting the road this fall to share ‘Better Broken’ LIVE. I can’t wait to play these songs for you.” The 57‑year‑old Halifax native has spent much of the past year wrapping up the Canadian leg of her 2024‑25 Fumbling Towards Ecstasy 30th Anniversary Tour, but the new fall dates mark a focused return to the U.S. stage.
Before the Better Broken dates, McLachlan will finish the Canadian leg of her anniversary tour, continuing a run that has brought her to arenas and theatres across the country. The New York Post notes that, while her voice has shown the wear of time, it remains powerful. A recent review from The Dallas Observer of a June 2024 stop praised her performance, saying, “Her voice, in fine fettle throughout, has made a few slight concessions to age — a previously stratospheric vocal flourish now pitched down, say — but incredibly, she pulled out all the stops for late album highlight ‘Fear,’ which was astonishing to behold.” The article added that the songs were rendered faithfully, and that McLachlan’s singing remained peerless, even as the set list mixed early hits with newer material.
Better Broken is McLachlan’s first studio album since Wonderland (2016). It has already drawn attention from critics and fans alike, with The New York Times listing it among the publication’s most anticipated fall 2025 albums. A press release accompanying the record describes the 11‑track collection as “a soul‑searching reflection on the fortitude that comes from weathering life’s constant storms – and furthers her legacy with a selection of songs that speak an uncompromising but radically illuminating truth about the state of the human condition.” Lead single material released ahead of the album has suggested a blend of intimate piano balladry and expansive, emotionally direct arrangements.
The fall dates for Better Broken run from mid‑November through the end of the month and will feature the nine‑city trek spread across the United States. The itinerary includes stops in Washington, D.C. at The Anthem (Nov. 16); Philadelphia at The Met (Nov. 17); New York at the Beacon Theatre (Nov. 19); Boston at the Orpheum (Nov. 20); Chicago at The Auditorium (Nov. 22); Minneapolis at The Armory (Nov. 23); Seattle at the Paramount Theatre (Nov. 26); San Francisco at The Masonic (Nov. 28); and Los Angeles at The Orpheum (Nov. 29). The Beacon Theatre appearance is the only New York date on the tour. Ticket on‑sale is slated for Friday, Sept. 26, with tickets available through standard channels and secondary marketplaces such as Vivid Seats. The platform notes a 100% buyer guarantee and cautions that prices may fluctuate with demand.
In addition to the album, McLachlan has already released a trio of singles to preview Better Broken. The title track leads the way with a visible return to the singer’s characteristic blend of spare piano and soaring vocal lines. That is followed by the personal piano ballad “Gravity” and the romantic duet “Reminds Me,” recorded with Katie Gavin. Fans can stream or purchase these tracks in advance of the Sept. 19 album drop, and the new material is expected to anchor the live performances during the fall tour.
McLachlan’s career long ago established her as a defining voice of late‑20th‑ and early‑21st‑century pop and folk‑pop, with multiple Grammys and a catalog of enduring hits. The Better Broken project arrives after a period of reflection and growth for the artist, and the accompanying press materials emphasize resilience in the face of personal and collective hardship. The broader package signals that McLachlan remains engaged with both intimate, hushed balladry and the kind of expansive, instrumentally lush arrangements for which she has long been known.
Beyond the music, a companion documentary project related to another chapter of McLachlan’s career is also reaching audiences. On Sept. 21, Hulu and Disney+ are releasing Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery – The Untold Story, a documentary about the festival McLachlan founded in 1997 that championed women in alternative and indie music. A trailer for the film has circulated in advance of the release, providing a broader cultural context for McLachlan’s influence as an artist and organizer.
As the Better Broken Tour approaches, McLachlan’s fans will have a chance to hear the new material in a live setting while revisiting beloved catalog favorites. The combination of a new studio project, a focused nine‑city run, and the re‑established connection to touring mark a notable moment for the artist as she navigates the next phase of her career. The official on‑sale date for the Better Broken Tour is Sept. 26, and fans are encouraged to monitor official ticketing channels for updates and venue specifics. The musician’s latest work and tour details promise a multi‑faceted return to the stage that revisits old favorites while introducing a new, autobiographical chapter to her sound.