Is there an Espresso Tour? The honest answer
What “Espresso” actually is
In April 2024, Sabrina released “Espresso” as the lead single from her album Short n’ Sweet. The song hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became her biggest hit to date. At the 2025 Grammy Awards (Feb 2), it won Best Pop Solo Performance; Short n’ Sweet the album won Best Pop Vocal Album. Two Grammys on a single song is rare. The song is a diner-retro bop about being hot and over someone—think vinyl jukebox, cool sass, no apologies.
Espresso opened every night of Short n’ Sweet
The Short n’ Sweet Tour ran Sept 23, 2024 (Columbus) through Nov 23, 2025 (Los Angeles)—72 shows across three legs (fall 2024 North America, spring 2025 Europe/UK, fall 2025 North America). Every single night, without exception, Sabrina opened her set with “Espresso.” It was the song that told the crowd: this is the show you came for, and it starts here. People searched "espresso tour sabrina carpenter" because that’s what they were buying a ticket to see live. But the tour was never called that. It was always the Short n’ Sweet Tour.
The Short n’ Sweet story in numbers
Why people searched "Espresso Tour"
Simple: “Espresso” was the song everyone knew. When Sabrina dropped it in April 2024 and it took off, fans who weren’t familiar with her full catalog assumed there might be a tour called after the hit. By the time people got serious about buying tickets (mid-2024 forward), the tour was already being marketed and sold as “Short n’ Sweet.” But the search habit stuck. This page exists to answer that question honestly: no, there is no tour called Espresso. But yes, the song was the opener every night, and if you caught the tour, you heard it live.
What exists now (August 2026)
Nothing is on sale. The Short n’ Sweet Tour ended Nov 23, 2025 in Los Angeles. Sabrina’s last live shows were her Coachella 2026 headline sets (April 10 and 17), where she performed a “Sabrinaland”-themed set with special guests including Madonna on weekend two. After Coachella, she went quiet on live shows. As of Aug 10, 2026, no 2026 festival dates, no arena dates, no tour dates are on sale or announced.
The 2027 rumor: what we actually know
In early August 2026, UK tabloids and entertainment aggregators reported chatter about a “Man’s Best Friend” stadium tour in summer 2027. (That album was released Aug 29, 2025.) The reports mention talks for a record-breaking Wembley Stadium show and a full US/UK/Europe routing. But here’s the critical part: nothing is confirmed. No official announcement, no dates, no venues, no ticket on-sale is scheduled. The rumors are credible—they come from real entertainment reporters—but they’re not facts. We don’t know if it will happen, when, or where.
How to be first when dates drop
Follow Sabrina’s official channels: Instagram, TikTok, Twitter. Major announcements go to Billboard, Rolling Stone, and Variety first. Set notifications on Ticketmaster for Sabrina Carpenter so you get an alert the moment dates go live. This site will update the second anything official breaks. Until then, the honest answer is: nothing is happening, and we’re all waiting the same way.
Espresso facts: verified
- Release: “Espresso” dropped April 11, 2024.
- Chart peak: #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 (5 weeks at the top).
- Grammy wins: Best Pop Solo Performance (2025 Grammy Awards, Feb 2).
- Album: Short n’ Sweet, released Aug 23, 2024, #1 in 19 countries. Won Best Pop Vocal Album at the 2025 Grammys.
- Tour opening: Every night of the Short n’ Sweet Tour (Sept 23, 2024 – Nov 23, 2025).
- Tour status: Short n’ Sweet ended Nov 23, 2025. No new tour on sale as of Aug 2026.
People search "Espresso Tour" because the song is so iconic. But there never was a tour by that name. The Short n’ Sweet Tour is the show that made the song live.
What the Short n’ Sweet Tour was actually like
Those who caught it describe a sharply produced 22-song show with production, dancers, and costume changes. The show moved fast—openers came and went (Amaarae, Griff, and Declan McKenna in 2024; Rachel Chinouriri in Europe; Olivia Dean, Ravyn Lenae, and Amber Mark in fall 2025). Sabrina played new material, deep cuts, and fan favorites. The vibe was intimate despite arena scale: dark lighting, close setlist curation, genuine connection. And it opened with “Espresso.”
Espresso Tour: Frequently asked questions
Is there a tour called the Espresso Tour?
No. “Espresso” is the song, not the tour name. It was the opening song of every night on the Short n’ Sweet Tour (ended Nov 23, 2025). People search “Espresso Tour” because the song is so well known, but the tour was always called Short n’ Sweet.
Did Sabrina ever tour as “Espresso”?
No. The Short n’ Sweet Tour was the tour. “Espresso” opened every show, but the tour was never branded under that song name.
Is there a 2027 tour?
Not confirmed. In August 2026, UK reports mentioned talks about a “Man’s Best Friend” stadium tour for summer 2027, with Wembley Stadium in reported talks. But nothing is official, no dates are announced, and no tickets are on sale. These are rumors only.
When does a 2027 tour go on sale?
It hasn’t been announced. If it happens, Sabrina’s team will post on her official channels and tell Billboard, Rolling Stone, and Variety first. Ticketmaster will list dates the moment they’re official.
What was the Short n’ Sweet Tour like?
72 shows from Sept 23, 2024 to Nov 23, 2025. Grossed $126.6M from ~974,000 tickets. The show was ~1h 35m, 22-song setlist, opened with “Espresso” every night. Madison Square Garden was the best-grossing night (Oct 26, 2025, $2.44M).
How long was the show?
Roughly 1 hour 35 minutes. The setlist was 22 songs, including “Espresso” as the opener.
Did Sabrina perform Espresso at Coachella 2026?
Yes. She headlined both weekends (April 10 and 17, 2026) and performed “Espresso” as part of the full “Sabrinaland”-themed set. Coachella was her last live show as of Aug 2026.