Swedish pop sensation Zara Larsson has unveiled her latest single, "Midnight Sun," the captivating title track from her forthcoming fourth international album of the same name, set to release on September 26, 2025, via Sommer House/Epic Records. The ten-track album, crafted over the past year, marks a significant milestone in Larsson's nearly two-decade-long career, showcasing her artistic growth and deep connection to her Scandinavian roots.
Collaborating once again with frequent partner MNEK, along with producers Margo XS and Zhone and songwriter Helena Gao, Larsson has created a record that pulses with confidence and emotional depth. The energetic, club-ready dance-pop anthem "Midnight Sun" blends frenetic house breakbeats, serene trance synths, and expansive EDM build-ups, making it a standout track destined to become a summer pop gem. The official music video for the single is slated to premiere soon, adding a visual dimension to the song's hypnotic allure.
Larsson has been candid about the inspiration behind the album and its title track. "I really am proud of my Swedish pop heritage, so I wanted to write about a Swedish summer where the sun never goes down," she explained. "I wanted the whole album to feel like it’s a summer night and it never ends. And it doesn’t matter if it’s December: the summer night will be there for you. It’s waiting for you, it will come back for you, and you will come back for it." This evocative imagery captures the essence of the Scandinavian summer, where daylight stretches endlessly, evoking feelings of nostalgia and bittersweet beauty.
"Throughout Midnight Sun, I get to just capture that total Scandinavian vibe, which is something that I have grown up with—it’s a huge part of me, my happiest memories and my saddest ones, too," Larsson continued. "A part of my soul is a Swedish summer night. This record encompasses that, how life is so beautiful it makes you cry. It just feels like me—knowing myself, this album is just really, really me. And also, no one can do me the way I can." Her words highlight the deeply personal nature of this project, which reflects both her identity and artistic vision.
Following the release of "Pretty Ugly" earlier in April 2025—a confident and unapologetic track accompanied by a fierce music video directed by Charlotte Rutherford and choreographed by Zoi Tatopoulos—"Midnight Sun" signals a new era for Larsson. The album promises to explore a spectrum of emotions, from lovestruck and wistful to ambitious and uncertain, often within the same breath, revealing a mature artist unafraid to show all facets of herself.
To support the album, Larsson has announced an extensive tour schedule across North America, Europe, and Australasia. She will kick off her North American tour on August 4, 2025, at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, supporting Canadian singer Tate McRae on her Miss Possessive Tour. This leg includes multiple dates across Canada and the United States, such as stops in Edmonton, Winnipeg, Saint Paul, Chicago, Detroit, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Boston, Cleveland, Baltimore, New York, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Nashville, Orlando, Austin, Dallas, Denver, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. The North American tour wraps up with back-to-back shows at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles on September 26 and 27, coinciding with the album's release.
Following this, Larsson will embark on her own headlining European tour, beginning October 28, 2025, at Zenith in Munich, Germany. The European leg includes performances in Vienna, Berlin, Antwerp, Paris, London, Dublin, Manchester, Dusseldorf, Amsterdam, Riga, Copenhagen, Malmo, Oslo, Gothenburg, Helsinki, and concludes on November 28, 2025, at Avicii Arena in Stockholm, Sweden. Notably, the UK and Ireland stops feature shows at London's OVO Arena Wembley on November 5, Dublin's 3Arena on November 7, and Manchester's O2 Victoria Warehouse on November 9.
In February 2026, Larsson will join OneRepublic for their Australia and New Zealand tour, with dates in Auckland, Sydney, Gold Coast, Brisbane, Melbourne, and Perth. This global itinerary underscores her rising international profile and the broad appeal of her music.
Larsson's live performances promise to embody the spirit of "Midnight Sun," capturing the endless energy and emotional resonance of a Scandinavian summer night. Fans can expect an immersive experience that reflects the album's themes of beauty, melancholy, and celebration.
As she prepares to take the stage across continents, Larsson also remains connected to her roots, drawing strength from her heritage and the landscapes that have shaped her. Her description of the album as "a part of my soul is a Swedish summer night" encapsulates the intimate bond between artist and environment that permeates her work.
With "Midnight Sun," Zara Larsson invites listeners into a world where the music feels like an eternal summer night, a place where time stands still and emotions run deep. It’s a bold, vibrant statement from a pop powerhouse who continues to evolve while staying true to herself.
