Pop provocateur and red-wigged goddess Chappell Roan is hitting the road this fall—but with a twist. The “Pink Pony Club” singer just dropped dates for her limited “Visions of Damsels and Other Dangerous Things” U.S. tour, and each ticket sold comes with a built-in dose of queer philanthropy: one dollar from every seat will go directly to charities supporting trans youth.
Roan, a beloved queer icon whose glittery chaos has lit up stages from Pride events to packed festivals, will bring her synth-pop melodrama to just three cities: New York, Kansas City, and Los Angeles. The mini-tour kicks off with a four-night run at Forest Hills Stadium in Queens from September 20–24, followed by a Kansas City stint in October, and wraps with a grand finale at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. That’s right, she’s squeezing all her power vocals and heartbreak glam into just a handful of select nights.
And she’s keeping it real. “I love these three cities so much and wanted the chance to do something special before going away to write the next album,” Roan said in her announcement, sprinkling fan love like confetti. She also emphasized that sticking to a short list of cities helped her keep tickets affordable and, most importantly, out of scalper claws.
Cutting Bots, Backing the Girls
In a power move to serve her loyal base—not some tech bros flipping tickets—Roan is teaming up with Cash App for a 15% cash-back offer and using the Fair AXS ticketing system to block out bots and resellers. And in true queer fashion, she’s redirecting that energy into giving back.
“Also, we are giving $1 per ticket to organizations dedicated to supporting and providing resources for trans youth in each city,” she wrote, adding a heart to an already love-filled gesture. At a time when anti-trans legislation is spreading faster than a TikTok trend, this isn’t just feel-good PR—it’s a lifeline.
These donations aren’t just symbolic. As the LGBTQ community continues to face mounting political and social hostility—particularly toward trans youth—supporting safe spaces and resource networks can make the difference between isolation and survival. For queer fans, seeing an artist stand in solidarity not just with words but with cold, hard dollars is more than affirming—it’s vital.
Wig Out and Watch This Space
Of course, Roan’s announcement wasn’t just spreadsheets and strategy. Alongside the tour drop came a teaser for her upcoming single, “The Subway,” featuring a line destined to live rent-free in fans’ heads: “I made a promise if in four months this feeling ain’t gone I’ll f**k this city / I’m moving to Saskatchewan.” It’s unclear whether the move to Canada is metaphorical, melodramatic, or both—but we wouldn’t expect anything less from Chappell’s campy-meets-chaotic brand of queer artistry.
Fans have already spotted mysterious posters featuring the 27-year-old swaddled in oversized wigs and drag-worthy facial hair, plus a sassy print warning, “Going through a breakup? Get bangs!” Is a full-blown heartbreak anthem era loading? Possibly. All we know is August 1 is marked in blood-red on everyone’s calendar.
At a moment when the LGBTQ community needs more than just visibility—needs action, money, and artists who aren’t afraid to stand up—Chappell Roan is proving she’s more than glitter and synths. She’s showing up for the girls, the gays, and the theys. And she’s doing it in a red wig, baby.