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Tove Lo Talks High-Energy Crowds and Sonically Evolved Sound in Portola 2026 Festival Photo Diary (Exclusive)

Tove Lo slayed crowds at the 2026 Portola music fest this year, and she told us all about it and more, alongside some gorgeous event photos.

By Stephen Andrew Galiher

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In September 2026, the annual Portola festival descended upon California’s Bay Area. Among the high-profile performers was Swedish pop star Tove Lo, who had the high-energy crowd riled up.

Taking time to speak with Vice/Noisey, Tove Lo shared about her Portola experience, discussed the sonic evolution of her music, and dished on what fans can expect in the near future. Scroll down to read our conversation and see a photo diary of her time at Portola, courtesy of photographer Blair Brown.

Noisey: Thanks so much for chatting with us! Your Portola performance was an absolute showstopper. Was it as fun for you as it was........

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