Harry Styles recreated his 2010 X Factor audition at Madison Square Garden on October 30, 2026, performing Stevie Wonder’s “Isn’t She Lovely” while dressed as his 16-year-old self. The performance marked the first of two “Harryween” shows concluding his 30-night residency at the New York venue, nme.com reported.
The Bottom Line
- Harry Styles wore an outfit replicating his 2010 X Factor audition clothes during his first “Harryween” concert at Madison Square Garden on October 30, 2026.
- The singer performed Stevie Wonder’s 1976 hit “Isn’t She Lovely” and repeated his famous audition line, telling the crowd, “I work in a bakery.”
- The concert falls near the end of his 30-night residency at Madison Square Garden and precedes his upcoming November and December tour dates in Australia.
Stepping Back into 2010 at Madison Square Garden
The late October night served as the penultimate date of a mammoth 30-night residency that began in August as part of the “Together, Together” world tour. Styles initially took the stage dressed as Elvis Presley in a white jumpsuit complete with a cape and gold sunglasses. His backing band and dancers joined the theme by wearing outfits mirroring Styles’ own past iconic appearances, including looks from Coachella, the Grammys, and the Met Gala.
Midway through the evening, Styles traded the Elvis attire for the exact look he wore as a teenager auditioning for Simon Cowell, Nicole Scherzinger, and Louis Walsh in 2010. Arriving originally as a 16-year-old from Holmes Chapel, Cheshire, who worked part-time at a bakery, Styles delivered a rendition of Stevie Wonder’s “Isn’t She Lovely.” He also revisited his youthful banter on stage, telling the Madison Square Garden audience, “I work in a bakery.”
Elvis wasn't the only costume. Harry Styles also recreated his 2010 X Factor audition look at Harryween in Madison Square Garden 🎤 #Harryween pic.twitter.com/DkXZhWYXMA
The Evolution of the Harryween Tradition
The nostalgic costume change forms part of a revived holiday concert tradition. Styles first introduced “Harryween” at Madison Square Garden in 2021 with a pair of special October shows where he dressed as Dorothy from The Wizard Of Oz to perform “Somewhere Over The Rainbow.” The following night, he wore an elaborate clown costume and covered Britney Spears‘ “Toxic.”
The tradition continued in Los Angeles in 2022 when Styles dressed as Danny Zuko from Grease and covered Olivia Newton-John‘s “Hopelessly Devoted To You.” The New York run concludes tonight with the final “Harryween” show before the artist travels to Melbourne and Sydney for November and December performances.
Harry Styles dressed as OG Harry Styles. 🥹 He recreated his iconic 2010 "X Factor" audition, complete with the outfit and performance of “Isn’t She Lovely,” during Harryween Night 1 at Madison Square Garden. (🎥: Instagram/jpasc24) pic.twitter.com/ZOGlRf5TE2
| Tour / Residency Phase | Key Location | Notable Milestone |
|---|---|---|
| Together, Together Tour | Amsterdam | Five-star review praising community and connection |
| Madison Square Garden Residency | New York City | 30-night run concluding with two “Harryween” shows |
| Upcoming Dates | Melbourne and Sydney | Scheduled stadium performances across November and December |
From Fourth-Album Support to Future Stadiums
The current live dates support his fourth solo album, Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally, released in March. Earlier in the New York residency, Styles performed “Ever Since New York” for the first time in four years and dedicated a new song titled “What Is Enough” to his late One Direction bandmate Liam Payne.
Looking past the conclusion of the Madison Square Garden run, routing is already set for 2027. Styles has announced further international tour dates, including additional concerts at Wembley Stadium featuring support acts such as Kylie Minogue and LCD Soundsystem.
Harry Styles recreated his 2010 X-Factor audition look for night one of his "Harryween" shows at Madison Square Garden. pic.twitter.com/5SX6CjWCLO
Harry Styles takes fans back to his X Factor days, dressing up as his iconic audition for his ‘Harryween’ show at Madison Square Garden! 🎤🎃 pic.twitter.com/jFt9Vds9bM pic.twitter.com/FrsGQnDRgb
