Lauryn Hill has announced an eight-city “Artist in Residence” intimate venue tour of Canada. The tour will last from November 19 to December 19 2025. The tour is presented by independent promoter F7 Live. This marks the New Jersey native’s return to the Canadian stage since her 2023 performances on the “Miseducation Anniversary Tour”. It also follows her recent appearance at the 2025 Essence Festival in New Orleans.
Lauryn Hill’s tour dates and locations
Burton Cummings Theatre – Winnipeg, MB – November 19
The Orpheum – Vancouver, BC – November 24
FirstOntario Concert Hall – Hamilton, ON – November 30
Place des Arts – Montreal, QC – December 3
Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium – Calgary, AB – December 8
Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium – Edmonton, AB – December 10
Massey Hall – Toronto, ON – December 16
National Arts Centre – Ottawa, ON – December 19
Tickets for the Canadian tour went on sale starting October 24 at 12:00 p.m. local time via Ticketmaster. The pre-sale became available on October 23. Two dollars from every ticket sold will be donated to the MLH Fund. Supporting mental health, the organization also supports women’s wellness, community small business development, and education initiatives.
The Origin of the Groundbreaking “Miseducation of Lauryn Hill”
Released on August 25, 1998, “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” was recorded after Hill’s band, the Fugees, went on hiatus. Predominantly written and produced by Hill herself, the album is centered on multiple themes of self-education. These themes include love, faith, relationship complexities, interpersonal conflicts, and motherhood. With it’s eclectic vibes, the album blends neo soul, R&B, hip-hop, and reggae, and soul. Guest appearances include Carlos Santana, Mary J. Blige, and D’Angelo.
“The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” won multiple accolades including Album of the Year and Best R&B Album, at the 41st Annual Grammy Awards. The album produced three major singles: “Doo Wop (That Thing)”, which topped the US Billboard Hot 100; “Ex-Factor”; and “Everything Is Everything”. The album’s success propelled Hill to global prominence, and remains her only studio release. It is widely regarded as one of the most influential and groundbreaking albums of the 1990s.
