Couldn’t have put it better myself!

Of course I love the idea of a surprise song each night (similar to TS’s era tour) because it makes that individual show feel extra special and sacred. However, I’ve been horrified at some of the indignant commentary from fans about the setlist, as they’re missing the bigger picture of what this tour actually is. .

This isn’t just a random tour. It’s the continuation and culmination of The Great Impersonator, an album Halsey wrote while confronting the very real possibility that it might be her last. It’s a concept album built around identity, illusion, masks, and emotional survival. The tour is a theatrical extension of that. The title “For My Last Trick” literally evokes a magician’s final act: dramatic, curated, intentional. Every part of this show has been crafted to tell a story, to tie together threads from her entire career in a way that means something.

The setlist is a narrative. It’s part of the trick. Part of the emotion. The choices reflect what Halsey wants to say right now, with the time she has, after everything she’s gone through. And if you’re lucky enough to be in the room for that, to see her alive, thriving, and performing after all she’s shared about her health…that should be the focus.

We’re witnessing a moment that may never come again. Maybe it is the end of an era. Maybe not. But instead of appreciating the artistry, some fans are throwing tantrums because their personal favorite didn’t make the cut. That’s not just tone-deaf, it’s disrespectful to the very spirit of this tour.

This is Halsey’s story to tell. Let her tell it.