Swedish Pop Star Zara Larsson headlined Boston University’s RhettRockz spring festival on May 3, 2026, at Agganis Arena. The concert was hosted by the BU Student Government and the Campus Activities Board with Enrico as the opening act. With the help of Larsson, BU students were able to leave the stress of finals at home with a night of song and dance.

Larsson began her career as a musician at age 10 in 2008, but it didn’t start really picking up until 2015 when she released her hit song “Lush Life.” Last year, she released her fifth studio album Midnight Sun which led her to a Grammy Nomination and the Breakthrough Award at the Billboard Women in Music ceremony. Through her musicality and bubbly personality, she has created a signature pop sound and the feeling of a never-ending Summer. 

Follow along for live updates on her performance at BU. 

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Student Event Organizers Take the Stage – 7:30pm

Student Event Organizers hype up the crowd with dancing from the BU Latin Dance Club and the BU Filipino Student Association

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Enrico Goes Onstage – 8:00pm 

BU student Enrico performs original songs “Selfish,” “Invincible,” and “Hot Chocolate.”

Enrico’s Set Concludes – 8:30pm

Enrico ends his set with a cover of Frank Ocean

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Zara Larsson Takes the Stage – 9:00pm

Larsson opens her set with her most recent album’s title track “Midnight Sun” 9:00P.M.

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Larsson sings “Blue Moon” 9:04pm

Larsson slows the night down with a performance of “Blue Moon.”

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Backup Dancers Introduction + “Pretty Ugly” – 9:12pm

Backup Dancers introduce themselves during a special interlude followed by Larsson performing an extended version of her hit song “Pretty Ugly.”

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“Ain’t My Fault” – 9:19pm

Larsson performs “Ain’t My Fault” followed by the anticipated dancebreak featuring a verse by SexyyRed.

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“Stateside + Zara Larsson” – 9:24pm

The crowd erupts as Larsson performs a shortened version of her song “Stateside” by PinkPantheress featuring new choreography.

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“Lush Life” Featuring a Fan – 9:27pm

Larsson Brings an excited fan on stage for “Lush Life,” sending her offstage with a custom t-shirt.

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“Never Forget You” and “Midnight Sun” – 9:30pm

The crowd sings along as Larsson Performs “Never Forget You” followed by a remix of “Midnight Sun.”

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The Night Comes to a Close – 9:50pm

Larsson closes the night with “Symphony” by Clean Bandit, sending inflatable dolphins into the crowd as a reference to an internet meme.