"Very full circle": Charlie Puth on playing Madison Square Garden, touring
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Charlie Puth has been busy.
In 2026 alone, the Grammy-nominated and multi-platinum singer has had his first child, released his fourth album, ‘Whatever’s Clever!’, and begun touring said album.
He’s just wrapped up the US leg of his tour, which included a performance at the iconic Madison Square Garden, and is now preparing to hop on a plane to start the European leg.
And that’s not where it ends, as Puth will be bringing the show to New Zealand’s shores in November of this year.
Performing at Madison Square Garden is widely considered to be a pinnacle moment in an artist’s career, and according to Puth, it is definitely all it’s cracked up to be.
“For me especially, just because I’m basically from here, so it’s very full circle,” he told Mike Hosking.
“The first show I ever played was in the West Village for 100 people, and we sold out Madison Square Garden, which is a little over 16,000 people.”
“It’s very full circle for me.”
Adding to the feeling were the guests Puth brought out on stage during the performance, Art Garfunkel, Jimmy Fallon, Busta Rhymes, and Kirk Franklin – all people who inspired him musically.
Performing with Art Garfunkel, of Simon & Garfunkel, seems to be a particular highlight, as Puth’s a big fan.
“It was an honour to bring them back out there, and everybody, there was such roaring applause from everybody – kids to adults. His music is so universal.”
And while his visit to New Zealand is still a while away, Puth says it’s definitely on his radar.
“I’m really excited to come back.”
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