INJI Brings 'this tour is superlame' to San Francisco's Castro

Turkish-born, NYC-based artist INJI is scheduled to perform at The Castro Theatre in San Francisco on May 29, 2026, as part of her first major headlining tour [1, 2]. The concert, titled "this tour is superlame," follows the October 2025 release of her debut mixtape SUPERLAME and arrives after the artist made appearances at major festivals like Lollapalooza Paris, Osheaga, and Outside Lands [1, 2].

Key takeaways

• INJI is set to perform at The Castro Theatre in San Francisco on May 29, 2026 [1].
• The tour supports her debut mixtape SUPERLAME, which was released in October 2025 [1, 2].
• The artist is a former Wharton graduate who left a career in finance and management consulting to pursue music [1, 2].

From Finance to Club Anthems

Before launching her music career, INJI attended the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and worked in management consulting in New York City [2]. She describes her transition to music as a response to the high-pressure corporate environment, noting that her music became the "antithesis" of her previous life wearing blazers and calling bankers [2]. A classically trained pianist who studied at the Istanbul University State Conservatory for a decade, she initially gained attention with the 2022 viral hit "GASLIGHT" [1, 2]. Her sound blends whip-smart lyrics and floor-shaking beats, with tracks like "BELLYDANCING," "MADELINE," and "BOYS AIN’T SHIT" turning everyday messiness into dance-floor anthems [1].

The 'Superlame' Tour Set for San Francisco

The San Francisco stop at The Castro Theatre is part of a larger international itinerary that includes dates in Toronto, Montreal, Washington, DC, and a slot at Lollapalooza in Chicago [4]. The event is listed as all ages, though organizers note that door and show times are subject to change [1]. INJI has expressed that she is preparing meticulously for the tour, working with choreographers and building stamina to ensure the performances are "absolute ragers" in the large venues she has booked [2]. Recent setlists for the tour have included tracks from the mixtape such as "TEEN ANGST," "BODEGA," and "GASLIGHT," alongside covers of songs by Dillon Francis and Estelle [4].

Why it matters

This tour represents a significant milestone for INJI as she transitions from viral success to a structured headlining run [2]. While SUPERLAME was a "side quest" consisting of 12 tracks that showcase her versatility across genres like dubstep and electroclash, the artist is currently working on her first full-length debut album, which she intends to be "phenomenal" and highly coherent [2]. The San Francisco performance offers a local audience the chance to see the artist's "rave-as-confessional" style in a historic venue following her recent festival appearances [1, 2].