Some concerts are about discovering a new artist, while others are about experiencing a favourite artist in a completely different way. Hilary Duff’s September 10 performance at The O2 in London manages to do both, bringing together the nostalgia of the music that defined so many childhoods with the confidence and maturity of the superstar she is today.
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As part of The Lucky Me Tour, Hilary Duff finally returned to the UK stage for her first headline tour in almost two decades, bringing her latest era to London alongside a set packed with career-spanning favourites. With La Roux joining her as special guest, the evening quickly became a celebration of both nostalgia and contemporary pop.
La Roux was the perfect artist to set the tone for the evening.
Opening with “Automatic Driver”, she immediately brought a slick, effortlessly cool presence to The O2. There was a certain nonchalance to her performance, but it was the kind that draws an audience in rather than pushing it away. Everything felt relaxed, confident, and completely in control, creating an addictive atmosphere that made it impossible not to get swept up in the performance.
Her newer material proved just as impressive as the songs that have become synonymous with her career. “Babyline” and “Cabin Fever” sounded fantastic live, with her distinctive vocals cutting through the arena with remarkable clarity. There was no question that these newer songs could hold their own alongside the biggest hits in her catalogue.
@goodstarvibes Sending out nostalgia vibes, @La Roux delivers with her epic track "In For The Kill" at The O2 on 10th September 2026 in London as the support act for @hilaryduff #laroux #hilarydufftour #inforthekill #theO2 #TheLuckyMeTour ♬ original sound – Good Star Vibes
Of course, the atmosphere reached another level when “In for the Kill” and “Bulletproof” arrived. Hearing an entire arena react to those instantly recognisable opening moments demonstrated just how enduring La Roux’s music remains.
La Roux also took a moment to dedicate one of her performance songs to the LGBTQ+ community, adding an important sense of inclusivity to an already welcoming evening.
Then it was time for Hilary Duff.
Stepping onto the stage at The O2, Hilary Duff immediately delivered the kind of superstar presence that makes it easy to understand why she has remained such a beloved figure for so many years. For those who discovered her through Lizzie McGuire, there was an unmistakable sense of nostalgia in watching her perform live, but the show never became trapped in the past.
Instead, Hilary Duff embraced where she is now.
@goodstarvibes We saw @hilaryduff on 10 September at The O2 in London and she really gave us the experience of what dreams are made of especially when she opened with "Wake Up"! #HilaryDuff #TheLuckyMeTour #theO2 #hilarydufftour #WakeUp ♬ original sound – Good Star Vibes
Looking incredible throughout the performance, she moved through four costume changes and several changes to the set, keeping the production visually engaging as the evening progressed. The staging complemented the music without overshadowing the performer at its centre, allowing Duff’s personality and vocals to remain the focus.
And those vocals remain as sweet as ever, albeit with a more mature edge.
Hilary Duff’s voice carried effortlessly throughout the arena as a packed audience sang along with her. There was something particularly special about hearing thousands of fans come together on songs that have been part of their lives for years, transforming The O2 into one enormous singalong.
The setlist offered plenty of opportunities for those moments, with “So Yesterday”, “Breathe In. Breathe Out.”, “Sparks”, “Future Tripping”, “With Love”, and “Beat of My Heart” among the highlights.
“Play With Fire” was another standout, with flames shooting upwards from the stage and adding an appropriately fiery visual dimension to the performance. It was one of those moments where the scale of an arena show really came to life, combining Duff’s performance with production that demanded attention.
Then came one of the most anticipated moments of the evening: “Come Clean”.
For anyone who grew up with Hilary Duff’s music, “Come Clean” remains one of those songs capable of transporting listeners straight back to another era. Hearing it performed live at The O2 made the nostalgia feel particularly tangible, with the audience singing along to a song that has remained a fan favourite for more than two decades.
Following “Come Clean” with “Mature” created another interesting contrast between Duff’s past and present. Rather than simply recreating the music of her earlier career, the set demonstrated how naturally those older songs can sit alongside her newer material.
There were plenty of playful moments, too.
During one of the show’s break sections, Hilary Duff opened a mini fridge on stage to discover a surprise drink waiting for her: an espresso martini. It was a wonderfully unexpected moment that brought some humour and personality to the production, reminding everyone that beneath the elaborate staging was an artist clearly enjoying being back on the road.
Hilary Duff also made a point of acknowledging her LGBTQ+ fans, alongside many other groups, continuing the inclusive atmosphere established by La Roux earlier in the evening.
But if there was one way to end this particular night, it had to be “What Dreams Are Made Of”.
The Lizzie McGuire favourite brought the concert to its biggest nostalgic moment, with paper butterflies descending like confetti while enormous red balloons bounced across the audience. It was colourful, playful and completely joyous, giving the packed arena the kind of finale that feels almost impossible to watch without smiling.
More importantly, it brought the show full circle.
The young fans who grew up watching Lizzie McGuire have grown up too. Many are now adults standing in an arena, singing the same songs they loved as children while watching Hilary Duff perform them with the maturity that comes from years of experience.
That is what makes The Lucky Me Tour work so well.
This isn’t simply a nostalgia tour designed to recreate the past. Hilaru Duff has returned to the stage with new music, a renewed sense of confidence, and a catalogue that stretches across multiple generations of fans. The result is a show that allows longtime listeners to revisit the songs they grew up with while introducing newer material to an audience that has grown alongside her.
La Roux Setlist:
- Automatic Driver
- Tropical Chancer
- Babyline
- I’m Not Your Toy
- Cruel Sexuality
- Sexotheque
- Cabin Fever
- In for the Kill
- Lose Myself
- Bulletproof (Discoproof Remix)
Hilary Duff Setlist:
- Wake Up (With extended intro and elements of “Mature”)
- So Yesterday
- Roommates
- Weather for Tennis
- Play With Fire
- Breathe In. Breathe Out.
- Sparks
- Future Tripping
- With Love
- Beat of My Heart
- You, from the Honeymoon
- Anywhere but Here
- Growing Up
- Fly
- Holiday Party
- We Don’t Talk
- Out of Time (The Weeknd song) – Wine O’clock Section
- Why Not
- Adult Size Medium
- Come Clean
- Mature
- What Dreams Are Made Of
La Roux provided an excellent opening chapter to the evening, bringing her own distinctive coolness and an impressive selection of both new and classic material before Hilary Duff took over and delivered the nostalgia, pop spectacle and heartfelt moments that fans had been waiting years to experience.
From the sweetness of Hilary Duff’s vocals to the arena-wide singalongs, fiery production, unexpected espresso martini, and spectacular balloon-filled finale, the London stop of The Lucky Me Tour gave fans plenty to remember.
Most importantly, seeing Hilary Duff step onto the stage at The O2 reminds us why her music has remained so important to so many people. The songs may have accompanied a different chapter of our lives, but hearing them again in a packed arena proves that some childhood favourites never really leave us.
Sometimes, we really do get to experience what dreams are made of.
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