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On Friday, Aug. 28, Sara Bareilles dropped “Good Grief,” her first studio album since 2019’s “Amidst The Chaos.”

The album, which Bareilles called “a love letter to the hardest chapter of my life” on social media, is made up of 14 heavy tracks that may make you well up or smile through the hard-earned tears.

Highlights on the record include the powerful lead single “Home,” cathartic anthem “Still Crying,” melancholy piano ballad “Heartland,” funky, jazzy bop “Capsize Me” and smoky cabaret throwback “Nervous Breakdown.”

However, after a few spins, the undisputed standout has to be Bareilles’ stirring “Salt Then Sour Then Sweet” duet with Brandi Carlile. The plucky song is quiet and plaintive at first until Carlile joins Bareilles on the mic and the two soar to unseen heights, beautifully harmonizing and sharing their pain and triumph. It’s salt, it’s sour, it’s sweet, it’s exceptional.

Following the release of this exquisite album — which we’d argue was worth the seven-year wait — Bareilles is hitting the road.

Her ‘Good Grief Tour’ gets underway in Boston on Wednesday, Sept. 9 at the MGM Music Hall at Fenway.

After that, she has gigs lined up at theaters, music halls, convention centers and auditoriums all over North America until Oct. 20.

That includes a pair of stops at NYC’s Radio City Music Hall. Those two shows are slated to go down on:

Friday, Sept. 18
8 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 19
8 p.m.

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“Grief is a blanket and it covers everything. This record is my field study,” Bareilles posted on Instagram.

“There were so many experiences in making this album that felt mystical, from songs arriving like transmissions, to relaxing my own grip on control and realizing how much MORE free I felt, to a kind of trust and transparency in process, showing myself in the messy middle – where I actually am. Where I always will be.”

For more information, our team has everything you need to know and more about Sara Bareilles’ 2026 ‘Good Grief Tour’ below.

Where is Sara Bareilles going on tour in 2026?

A complete calendar including all North American tour dates, venues and links to buy tickets can be found below.

Which songs does Sara Bareilles perform at her live shows?

Although she’ll likely mix things up quite a bit on the upcoming ‘Good Grief’ run, here’s what Bareilles performed at Atlanta’s Fox Theatre on Nov. 26, 2019, based on our findings at Set List FM.

01.) “Orpheus”

02.) “Fire”

03.) “Poetry by Dead Men”

04.) “Eyes on You”

05.) “I Choose You”

06.) “Love Song”

07.) “Armor”

08.) “If I Can’t Have You” (with Emily King)

09.) “Miss Simone”

“Waitress” Suite

10.) “Soft Place to Land” (Waitress Suite)

11.) “You Matter to Me” (with Solomon Dorsey)

12.) “Bad Idea” (with Butterfly Boucher)

13.) “She Used to Be Mine”

14.) “Uncharted”

15.) “No Such Thing / Satellite Call”

16.) “Let the Rain”

17.) “King of Anything”

18.) “Brave”

19.) “Orpheus” [Played again]

Encore

20.) “Gravity”

21.) “Saint Honesty”

Sara Bareilles new music

On Aug. 28, Sara Bareilles released her sixth studio album “Good Grief.”

As noted above, the record is the 46-year-old’s attempt to bare her soul and leave nothing behind extolling all the grief she’s dealt with over the course of her time on earth. Here’s a bit about each of the 14 tracks:

“Home” is Bareilles at her rawest, most stripped-down, honest self. The vulnerable song touches on the early passing of a father — Bareilles’ dad is still alive at least as of January 2025 — and paints vivid pictures of what happens in the wake of the death of a loved one. Somehow, even with its heartbreaking message, the music remains hopeful and even optimistic. Grab a hanky for this one.

Second is the searing, almost rockin’ “Just A Kid” that starts small before the percussions kick in 40 seconds in and the song sets sail. Bareilles’ scorching vocals match the impassioned instrumentals and then POW! the softly sweet chorus hits you like a wallop. This one will have you cheering and choking up all at once.

Things slow down for the modest, folksy “Still Crying,” which sounds like a re-mastered country classic from the ’50s. However, this isn’t just Bareilles revisiting the sound of Patsy Cline and Hank Williams; it’s also a shockingly personal rallying cry. Expect to belt this one in the shower- good luck hitting Bareilles’ high notes though.

We return to Bareilles’ piano ballad bread and butter with “A Love Story.” It’s a singer-songwriter delight full of evocative, painterly images (“told me I was living proof of her that very day” struck a chord) and an offbeat urgency (buoyed by an inspirational spoken word section toward the end). While this isn’t our favorite “Good Grief” track, this seems like a prime candidate for the most radio airplay.

The emotive “Hands Off My Body” stings. At the 49-second mark, Bareilles delivers what might be the most impactful moment of the entire record when the guitar and drums drop out and she announces “I’m done making changes for you” before singing “get your hands off my body.” Chilling; expect this one to remain nestled deep within your brain for years.

In a record full of the recounting of regrets, none may be stickier and sadder than the mystical, Florence and the Machine-esque “Ladies In A Line,” which carves a place in your heart. With just her voice and shimmering production, Bareilles has the power to find emotions deep within you that have remained dormant for years.

Wow, does “Heartland” smack you with its humble pride. The Ray Charles-like piano, confident vocals and stark line “I am a woman” hit with the power of 1,000 batters. This isn’t just a simply ode to empowerment- it’s a song to live by. Out of everything here, we can’t wait to hear this one live most.

After a lot of soul-searching and tearful vulnerability, Bareilles mixes things up and goes groovy for the upbeat “Capsize Me.” It’s a welcome respite from the melancholy and proof positive that she can still get down.

A song called “Nervous Breakdown” shouldn’t be this funny but shockingly frank lines about a mental collapse juxtaposed over jaunty, breezy jazz just makes for good comedy. Maybe it’s about putting on a brave face while falling apart on the inside but, above all else, it’s a nice piece of irony that also happens to be a bit of a dance-y banger.

Well, well, well, Bareilles has more tricks up her sleeve. “Idiot Heart” is a thumping, fist-pumping piece of eccentric artsy pop-rock. We approve.

Of course, after a brief, playful section, Bareilles returns to the simple yet raw sound that makes up most of “Good Grief” with “Say Leave.” Get the Kleenex out, you’ll need them here.

Bareilles’ “Salt Then Sour Then Sweet” duet with Brandi Carlile also deals with heavy subject matter. Lyrics like “Grief is the singer in my band/She’s a passenger van/And a shortcut straight to the truth” cut through the noise and straight into the heart. On a sonic level, the pleasant, plodding instrumentals complement the weightiness quite well; if you’re not listening too closely, one could easily mistake this track for a wispy, breezy good-time tune.

“Good Grief’s” penultimate track, “Forever,” is right back in her pensive wheelhouse that cuts you to pieces with its striking, clear-eyed care. The liine“Don’t you cry/I’m already home/There’s not one mile you’ll walk in this life alone” just may unlock the waterworks. If it doesn’t, the thoughtful chorus will get you.

Closing the record is the softly-delivered but strong “Wind Is The Weather.” It’s a fitting finale to an album full of remorse, joy, pain and love. Bareilles’ near-whispered singing here is the perfect partner to the labored yet smooth and smoky piano (that occasionally sounds like whirring Phillip Glass). While we don’t know what the set list for the upcoming tour looks like, we’d bet good money this ends her live show.

To hear for yourself, you can find “Good Grief” here.

Singer-songwriters on tour in 2026

Many of our favorite vocalists will be out and about this year.

To make sure you’re in the loop, here are just five of our favorites you won’t want to miss live these next few months.

• Paula Cole

• Corinne Bailey Rae

• Michelle Branch

• Lily Allen

• Ingrid Michaelson

Who else is out and about? Take a look at our list of all the biggest artists on tour in 2026 to find the concert for you.

This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change.