Happier Than Ever Tour: Billie Eilish live in Raleigh

Carolina Puig and Kara Liang

October 22, 2025

Eilish often talks to her fans between songs. Photo used with permission from Sofia Roquete.

Fans are “Happier Than Ever” that Billie Eilish came to Raleigh. On Thursday, Oct. 16, and Friday, Oct. 17, Billie Eilish continued her “HIT ME HARD AND SOFT” tour in Raleigh, North Carolina, and during both nights, the Lenovo Center was completely packed with more than 20,000 people who went to see Eilish perform. Both shows were full of excitement and energy, and they will be days that fans will remember for the rest of their lives.

Eilish performed her popular song “LUNCH” among others off of her most recent album “HIT ME HARD AND SOFT”. Photo used with permission from Sofia Roquete.

Raleigh wasn’t on Eilish’s original list of places to go during her tour, but after a few shows, she announced more dates, with two of them being in Raleigh, North Carolina. Tickets were almost sold out before the pre-sale was even over. Eilish’s shows always have a theme for each night, and this held in Raleigh. On Oct. 16, the theme was patterns, and on Oct. 17, fans were supposed to wear jerseys, not a sports jersey but a similar jersey that Eilish often wears during shows or even in some video clips, such as the video clip of her song “LUNCH.”

Eilish’s opening performer for the Raleigh shows was Young Miko, a Puerto Rican artist with more than 20.7 million listeners on Spotify. Her growing popularity was amplified by a feature on Bad Bunny’s album as well as his tour. She released her debut EP in 2022: “Trap Kitty”, which involved the use of Spanglish – a mix of Spanish and English – and Latin trap tracks. In 2024, she released her first album, “Att.” (abbreviation for atentamente, translation: sincerely). Eilish’s fans have grown a liking for Young Miko’s music after her opening acts. Her act lasted around 30 minutes, and it made fans really excited and ready for Eilish’s show.

Older songs, including “when the party’s over”, were featured in Eilish’s set. Photo used with permission from Sofia Roquete.

The GH Falcon spoke with former Green Hope student Sofia Roquete to ask her what her opinion was on the show. “I was extremely happy when I first got the ticket. I found out that she was coming to Raleigh, and I went crazy and begged my parents for tickets. Right off the bat, when she started singing, I was already getting emotional and crying. She’s been my favorite singer for such a long time, and I really do look up to her. This has been my dream since I discovered who she was, around 7 years ago, so I was extremely happy.” Many fans were excited to see Eilish performing live after a long time of anticipating seeing her. With the announcement of her extended tour dates, local fans in North Carolina were beaming with excitement.

Billie Eilish’s “HIT ME HARD AND SOFT” tour has arguably been life-changing for those who attended, with fans who have listened to her for years finally getting to see her in person performing their favorite songs. Even the opening act, Young Miko, left an impression on fans. It was an emotional show, and a sense of unity was found among most fans who dressed up for the theme. The atmosphere during the concert was electric, and enthusiastic cheers were resonating throughout the Lenovo Center.

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Carolina Puig, Staff Writer

Carolina Puig isn’t just chasing goals on the field, but is now chasing stories off the field as well. Carolina is a first year writer on the GH Falcon, a sophomore at Green Hope and uses she/her pronouns. She was born in Brazil and moved to North Carolina around five years ago. Some of her hobbies include club soccer at NCFC and having fun with friends. When she’s not playing club soccer, she can also be seen playing for the school team. Her interest in journalism and writing in general sparked when she saw sports broadcasters hosting interviews with the players on the sidelines. In her mind, everything clicked and she knew what she wanted to do after high school. She therefore plans on pursuing a journalism major in college and achieving her goal of becoming a full fledged sports journalist. She is excited to get closer to achieving her dream by building her skills with the GH Falcon.

Kara Liang, Staff Writer

Kara Liang is a sophomore at Green Hope, and this is her first year in the GH Falcon as a staff writer. Kara started writing after being inspired by her mother’s love for creative writing, which ultimately led Kara to join the staff. Kara is also part of the school band, where she plays both the bassoon and the clarinet. During her free time, she volunteers in a Chinese school where she helps teach children how to read and speak Chinese. In the future, Kara hopes to attend law school and become a lawyer. She is super excited to be a part of the GH Falcon, learn more about journalism and to share her work throughout the year.