Sarah McLachlan Brings Better Broken to the Road in 2026
Sarah McLachlan is enjoying another important chapter in a remarkable career. The Canadian singer-songwriter returned to the road in 2026 with her Better Broken Tour, supporting her tenth studio album, Better Broken, while continuing to build on a career that has earned her three Grammy Awards, 12 JUNO Awards and a place among Canada’s most celebrated recording artists.
Released September 19, 2025, Better Broken was McLachlan’s first album of original material since 2014’s Shine On. The record marked a significant return for an artist whose music has remained deeply connected with listeners for more than three decades.
The album explores relationships, resilience, uncertainty and the complicated realities of modern life. Among the songs on Better Broken are the title track, “Gravity,” “One In a Long Line,” “Long Road Home,” “Rise,” “If This Is the End…” and “Reminds Me,” featuring MUNA’s Katie Gavin.
The album has already received major recognition in Canada. At the 2026 JUNO Awards, Better Broken won Adult Contemporary Album of the Year, giving McLachlan another JUNO to add to her extraordinary collection.
The Better Broken Tour
McLachlan’s 2026 summer tour began July 1 in Franklin, Tennessee, with three-time Grammy winner Allison Russellas the special guest. The tour took McLachlan across the United States, with performances in major markets including Atlanta, Philadelphia, Boston, New York, Chicago, Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Kansas City, Dallas, Colorado, Utah and California before concluding with two performances at Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery in Woodinville, Washington, on August 8 and 9.
The tour included performances at some of America’s most prominent outdoor concert venues, including Forest Hills Stadium in New York, Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado, the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles and The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park in San Diego. One of the scheduled Los Angeles performances on August 5 was cancelled. The Better Broken Tour officially concluded August 9 in Woodinville, Washington.
A Special September Appearance in Vancouver
Although the Better Broken Tour has concluded, McLachlan has another major Canadian appearance coming up.
On September 6, 2026, she will perform at the Freedom Mobile Arch Stage at the PNE Fair in Vancouver, British Columbia, as part of the PNE’s Summer Night Concerts. Her official website currently lists this as her next announced event.
This Vancouver performance should not be described as another date on the Better Broken Tour. It is a separate PNE Summer Night Concert appearance.
A Career Still Moving Forward
For McLachlan, the significance of Better Broken goes beyond simply releasing another album. It represents a return to new music after years of concentrating on touring, family, philanthropy and her extensive catalogue.
Her career has included some of the most recognizable songs of the contemporary singer-songwriter era, including “Angel,” “Building a Mystery,” “Adia,” “I Will Remember You,” “Sweet Surrender,” “Possession” and “Into the Fire.”
Her influence also extends far beyond the recording studio. McLachlan founded Lilith Fair, the groundbreaking festival that brought female artists together on major concert stages during the late 1990s. She also founded the Sarah McLachlan School of Music, which provides free music education and mentorship to young people facing barriers to access.
In 2026, McLachlan’s Better Broken demonstrated that her connection with Canadian audiences remains as strong as ever. Winning the JUNO for Adult Contemporary Album of the Year adds another achievement to a career that has consistently crossed generations.
What’s Next for Sarah McLachlan?
As of August 19, 2026, McLachlan’s major Better Broken summer tour has officially finished, but her next Canadian appearance is just weeks away.
September 6, 2026 — Vancouver, British Columbia — Freedom Mobile Arch Stage at the PNE Fair.
For fans who followed her summer journey across the United States, the Vancouver appearance provides another opportunity in 2026 to hear one of Canada’s most celebrated singer-songwriters perform live.
With Better Broken adding a new chapter to her catalogue, Sarah McLachlan’s story is clearly far from finished.
