Ciara laid out her vision for 2026, which includes plans for new music, possible tours and continuing to embrace the viral success that keeps her tracks popular.
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Ciara clearly and charismatically laid out her 2026 goals during a high-profile New Year’s Eve appearance in New York City, revealing plans for her new music and long-awaited tour.
The R&B star took the stage at Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve in Times Square, joining a lineup that included Diana Ross, Mariah Carey, Demi Lovato and Chappell Roan. But it was what she said offstage that got people’s attention.
“Oh my gosh, it’s 2026, man. I’m showing more joy, more music, more success, you know what I’m saying?” Ciara told People. “More zeros, you know what I’m saying? All this good stuff. I’m showing all the good stuff, okay? And (a) tour. Yeah, I’m excited.”
The 40-year-old performer last headlined her own tour in 2019 to promote her Beauty Marks album. While she’s been actively involved in performing, most recently supporting Missy Elliott on her 2024 tour and taking part in major events like London’s Mighty Hoopla Music Festival and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, a solo tour is missing from her calendar.
That may change soon.
Ciara releaseWith the release of her eighth studio album, CiCi, in 2023, her music continues to find new life online. Several of her older songs, including her 2018 hit “Level Up,” have enjoyed a resurgence on TikTok.
“Those moments actually make me laugh a lot because I feel like it helps me stay connected as an artist. It’s very motivating…I can tell you, I’m never going to be satisfied with (2018’s) Level Up and just continue to be popular and re-popular, you know?” she said.
She added, “As an independent artist, it’s such a blessing when you put out music and your fans love it and the world sings it with you and it goes viral on platforms like TikTok. So, I’m really proud of that.
