Got story updates?<\/span> Submit your updates here. \u203a<\/span><\/a><\/p>\nPop singer Kim Petras is set to perform at the newly renovated Castro Theatre in San Francisco on March 15, the day after her ‘Unholy’ collaborator Sam Smith ends their 20-night residency at the historic venue. Petras recently requested to be dropped from Republic Records, citing a lack of creative control over the long-delayed rollout of her third studio album ‘Detour.’ While Petras plans to eventually release ‘Detour,’ she has started independently dropping singles from a new project called ‘Pretour’ to hold listeners over until then. Bay Area fans will likely be among the first to hear these new songs live at Petras’ Castro Theatre show.<\/p>\n
Why it matters<\/h2>\n
Petras’ decision to part ways with her label and take more creative control over her music is a bold move that reflects the changing landscape of the music industry. As an openly transgender artist, Petras has already broken new ground, and her independent approach could inspire other musicians to assert more creative freedom. The Castro Theatre performance also highlights the venue’s continued importance as a hub for LGBTQ+ entertainment in San Francisco.<\/p>\n
The details<\/h2>\n
After the success of her Grammy-winning collaboration ‘Unholy’ with Sam Smith, Petras requested to be released from her contract with Republic Records, citing frustrations over the delayed release of her third studio album ‘Detour.’ Rather than wait for the label, Petras has started independently releasing new singles under the ‘Pretour’ banner. Her Castro Theatre show will give Bay Area fans an early chance to hear these new tracks live, just a day after Smith’s 20-night residency at the same venue.<\/p>\n
\n- Petras is set to perform at the Castro Theatre on March 15, 2026.<\/li>\n
- Sam Smith is ending a 20-night residency at the Castro Theatre on March 14, 2026.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n