Within the blink of an eye, Harry Styles' 30-night Madison Square Garden (MSG) residency on his 2026 Together, Together Tour is nearly over.
So much was made about it, especially the decision to book your first (and only) North American shows of the year—his first here in three years—in one venue (luckily, this has been remedied with a 2027 expansion of the tour).
Not to mention, his fourth solo album, Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally, was polarizing to some. Styles' transition to electronic dance music (EDM) received some harsh criticism, including from yours truly.
However, the new songs—as predicted—were made for concerts. 11 of the 12 songs from Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally made the setlist, and nearly all of them sound better than their album counterparts.
Together, Together is a joyous return to the stage for Styles. If you can make one of the shows, it is well worth it. It's a stark reminder of why Styles rose to fame as a solo artist post-One Direction.
Harry Styles' Together, Together Tour Madison Square Garden show review
After Jamie xx's opening set, the crowd was eager to see Styles, who came out promptly at 9:10. He kicked into “Dance No More” from his latest album, which was preceded by a long intro that was set by Jamie xx.
Even though it's a new song, thousands of Styles' fans screamed “Respect your mother!” in unison during the performance. This was a brilliant opening for the concert, as “Dance No More” is one of the grooviest songs—perhaps other than “Ready, Steady, Go!”—that best fit as the first number. It's a new song that gets people moving.
Then Styles' instincts were on full display. 11 of the 21 songs performed were from Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally, so the album took up over half of the setlist. However, the five songs following “Dance No More” were some of his biggest hits, ranging from the '80s-coded “Music for a Sushi Restaurant” to the fittingly cinematic “Cinema.”
When Harry Styles came alive
“Adore You,” the fifth song performed on the night, was where Styles put any doubters in their place. For anyone who thinks he has been phoning it in over this tour, watch him perform the song.
Admittedly, it's a rocky start, as Styles noticeably avoids the high notes in the chorus, using his lower register while singing the refrain, “I'd walk through fire for you / Just let me adore you.”
However, that changed in the final choruses when Styles gave it his all, belting out the words and creating an epic ending, which set the stage for another one of his greatest hits, “Watermelon Sugar.”
His voice soared during “Sign of the Times” and “Kiwi,” neither of which are easy to sing. Before the final encore, he slowed things down, performing two numbers on piano: “Carla's Song” and “Coming Up Roses.”
Sadly, “Paint by Numbers,” the ballad that unmistakably sounds like a classic Paul McCartney song, wasn't performed, but these two were highlights of his last album.
They also put his voice on full display as he sat at the piano under the spotlight. “Coming Up Roses,” complete with a string section, was especially breathtaking.
Giving new life to old songs
There's no doubt that Styles has bops in his back catalog. He smartly relied heavily on his past work to prime the audience for a very Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally-heavy second act.
Let's be honest: pop music rarely relies on its instrumentation. There are guitars, basses, and drums on most pop songs, but they're usually drowned out in favor of electronic beats and backing tracks.
However, Styles' backing band breathed new life into some of his old songs, especially “Adore You” and “Carolina.”
Concerts allow the music to be heard in a whole new way. Even some of his new songs, namely the synth-pop love song “Taste Back,” come alive during their live performances.
There's no better example of this than “Kiwi”—the second fruit-titled track of the night—a song that's completely reimagined for this tour.
The original version is the hardest rocker Styles has ever made. It's intensified as his band leans into Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally's underground EDM sound. This was undoubtedly the biggest highlight of the night. A raw, sensual atmosphere took over the Garden during this song.
Styles and his band performed on a small stage in the center of a giant pit. There's also a large oval-shaped catwalk that surrounds the stage, which Styles uses to get even more cardio in, prancing around the stage while interacting with his fans.
Retaining large scale in intimate Madison Square Garden venue
It's surprisingly intimate for a concert of this scale. Yes, the previous legs consisted of stadium shows with tens of thousands of seats compared to Madison Square Garden's relatively modest 22,000-seat capacity, but the show didn't compromise its scope.
That's mostly a testament to his music. Styles' anthems like the David Bowie-esque “Sign of the Times” reach the stars while “As It Was” makes it nearly impossible not to run in place with the former One Direction member.
An arena may be a more appropriate setting for his Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally songs. Jamie xx's opening set already made the Garden feel like the Marquee, but Styles' new songs made the venue feel like the biggest club in the world. Believe me, this was a lot better than hearing the album blasted in a small boutique during one of the release day listening parties.
The light show and visuals are also up to snuff. Pieces of sushi serve as a spotlight, following Styles as he hops around the catwalk during “Music for a Sushi Restaurant,” before the runway turned green and pink for “Watermelon Sugar.”
Flashing strobe lights during “Are You Listening Yet?” and “Ready, Steady Go!” were hard on the eyes but really cool to look at. “Season 2 Weight Loss” is one of the weaker tracks of Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally. However, this performance was notable for the circular structure full of lights that descended. It created a WWE Elimination Chamber-like structure around the stage out of lights. This was the coolest visual of the night.
Should you see Harry Styles' Together, Together Tour?
After Love on Tour ended, Styles went quiet for a few years, reemerging earlier this year with Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally, signaling a new phase of his career.
While his outfits have changed—bringing the flamboyance of Elton John in the '70s back during Love on Tour and now looking like he got off a 9-5 job with his shirt and tie on the Together, Together Tour—he has remained the same. He's still the very genuine pop star that Harries fell in love with in 2010.
There's no better example of this than when he took a break to speak to the fans. For many, concerts are therapeutic experiences. Styles' show on Oct. 14 was a literal therapy session for some, as one lucky fan had him talk her through her situationship in between songs.
He was gone for a while, but Styles clearly didn't forget about his fans. He seemed genuinely grateful and happy to be back on stage.
Over the years, Styles welcomed fans into his house through his songs. Pop music is better with him around, and hopefully, once the Together, Together Tour ends, he doesn't leave us again for a few years.
Setlist from Harry Styles' Together, Together Tour show at Madison Square Garden on Oct. 14
Below is the full setlist from Styles' concert on Wednesday, Oct. 14, at Madison Square Garden.
- “Dance No More”
- “Carolina”
- “Music for a Sushi Restaurant”
- “Cinema”
- “Adore You”
- “Watermelon Sugar”
- “Taste Back”
- “From the Dining Table” (performed by Laura Bibbs and Lorren Chiodo)
- “The Waiting Game”
- “Satellite”
- “Are You Listening Yet?”
- “Ready, Steady, Go!”
- “Pop”
- “Season 2 Weight Loss”
- “Kiwi”
- “American Girls”
- “As It Was”
- “Carla's Song”
- “Coming Up Roses”
Encore
- “Sign of the Times”
- “Aperture”
Harry Styles' Together, Together Tour Madison Square Garden residency concludes on Oct. 31.