Don’t come to the show

Sabrina Carpenter has responded to criticism of her embrace of sexuality on her ‘Short N’ Sweet’ tour.

The singer recently released her flirtatious sixth album ‘Short N’ Sweet’, and has just kicked off the US leg touring the record on September 23.

Now, in an interview with TIME, Carpenter has opened up about her boudoir-inspired stage fashion and choreography, admitting that “you’ll still get the occasional mother that has a strong opinion on how you should be dressing.

“And to that I just say, don’t come to the show and that’s OK,” she said. “It’s unfortunate that it’s ever been something to criticise, because truthfully, the scariest thing in the world is getting up on a stage in front of that many people and having to perform as if it’s nothing. If the one thing that helps you do that is the way you feel comfortable dressing, then that’s what you’ve got to do.”

Carpenter also addressed fans shocked that she would express her sexuality in front of family members at her Madison Square Garden show, with Carpenter responding: “My fans online are like, I can’t believe she’s bending over in front of her grandparents!

“I’m like, girl, they are not paying attention to that,” she continued. “They’re just like, I can’t believe all these people are here.”

Carpenter recently released ‘Short N’ Sweet’, which NME rated four stars: “Musically, Carpenter mostly finds that niche she’s been searching for, getting comfortable in a country-pop groove on the likes of ‘Coincidence’ and ‘Please Please Please’, or nailing frothy pop bops like ‘Taste’ and ‘Juno’.

“Her individuality occasionally feels a little diluted, the likes of ‘Good Graces’ and ‘Bed Chem’ moulded in Ariana Grande’s image. For the most part, though, who Sabrina Carpenter is has never been clearer – and her long-awaited, hard-earned climb to pop’s summit should continue with ease.”

The singer recently announced UK and European tour dates, which will take place next year with former NME Cover star Rachel Chinouriri as a special guest. The shows kick off with at 3Arena in Dublin on March 3, with further shows in Birmingham, London and Manchester – see all dates below and grab tickets here.

Sabrina Carpenter’s 2025 UK and European tour dates are:

MARCH
3 – Dublin, 3Arena
4 – Dublin, 3Arena[NEW]
6 — Birmingham, Utilita Arena
8 – London, The O2
9 – London, The O2 [NEW]
11 – Glasgow, OVO Hydro
13 – Manchester, Co-Op Live
14 – Manchester, Co-Op Live [NEW]
16 – Paris, Accor Arena
17 – Paris, Accor Arena [NEW]
19 –Berlin, Uber Arena
22 – Brussels, ING Arena
23 – Amsterdam, Ziggo Dome

In other news, Sabrina Carpenter has acknowledged her role in the Eric Adams indictment at her NYC show.