Hilary Duff Hints at Upcoming World Tour at Sold-Out Los Angeles Concert

Hilary Duff concluded her intimate "Small Rooms, Big Nights" mini-tour at Los Angeles' famed Wiltern theater on Thursday, marking her first headlining concert series in more than ten years. The four-city run served as a warm-up for something far larger, as the singer hinted at a major upcoming announcement. During her performance of "With Love," Duff revived a beloved tradition by inviting three fans onstage to recreate the viral dance she famously performed on "The Today Show."

The lucky participants, including Mitchell Gerrard Johnson, were each presented with a commemorative t-shirt. In a clever reveal, they turned to show the audience that the shirts bore the promising phrase: "WORLD TOUR LOADING…" While official details are still pending, the evening's conclusion reinforced the message. Duff closed with an encore of her iconic anthem, "What Dreams Are Made Of," and attendees left with a flyer pointing to her website and the simple promise: "more to come."

The sold-out event was a career-spanning celebration, weaving together classic hits like "So Yesterday," "Wake Up," and "Come Clean" with newer tracks such as "Mature" and "Roommates." Duff also previewed unreleased material from her forthcoming album, "luck… or something," which is scheduled for release on February 20. The emotional resonance of the night was palpable, with guests like fellow artists Mandy Moore and Olivia Holt in attendance, alongside Duff's own family.

Visibly moved, Duff addressed the crowd, highlighting the significance of the shared experience. "I want to say that there's been an overarching happiness and sunshine that you all have brought to these shows," she shared. "The world is super hard to process right now and so bleak. I want you all to know that each and every one of you here, I love you and love that we can take a pause." Industry observers note that this mini-tour successfully re-established her direct connection with a dedicated fanbase, a strategic move often used by artists before launching a major global circuit.

Before any potential world tour, Duff's immediate schedule includes a series of sold-out engagements. She is set to perform six shows in Las Vegas—three in February and three in May—all of which have already sold out, demonstrating her enduring popularity. The Wiltern, a historic Art Deco venue in LA, has long been a favored stage for artists testing new material or reconnecting with audiences ahead of larger productions, making it a fitting location for Duff's pivotal announcement.