Alanis Morissette Falls On Stage Mid-Song
The singer's hair caught in a microphone during a musical break at the final show of her Los Angeles residency.
Updated on Nov. 12, 2026 in Magic
Alanis Morissette fell on stage at the YouTube Theater during a performance of "Uninvited" on Wednesday, November 11. The singer tripped over a mic stand and landed on her buttocks before flipping over and continuing the song.
Why it matters
The fall occurred during the last show of Morissette's Los Angeles residency, Butterfly With a Machete, and drew attention to the physical demands of live performance. Morissette has spoken about harsh judgments over her songs, body, and personal life, adding context to how the moment was widely shared.
Morissette, 52, fell backward onto her buttocks after her hair caught in the microphone and she tripped over the mic stand during the song's musical break. A crew member reset the stand, and her representative has not yet commented on the incident.
The players
Alanis Morissette
Alanis Morissette is a Canadian singer-songwriter best known for her 1995 album Jagged Little Pill, which earned multiple Grammy Awards.
Brandi Carlile
Brandi Carlile is an American singer-songwriter and multiple Grammy Award winner known for her folk and Americana music.
The details
During the musical break of "Uninvited" at the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles, Morissette spun around, her hair became entangled in the microphone, and she tripped over the mic stand. She nearly knocked into the guitarist beside her, flipped over after landing, and continued performing while a crew member reset the stand.
Timeline
September 2025: Morissette performed "Uninvited" with Brandi Carlile at Red Rocks.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026: Morissette fell during the final show of her Los Angeles residency.
Season Trajectory
The incident closes Morissette's Butterfly With a Machete residency, which follows her decades of touring since Jagged Little Pill. Live residencies of this kind place long-established artists in intimate venues where small mishaps are widely recorded and shared.
Fans who planned to attend Morissette's residency should check the venue's official channels for any future dates or ticket information. Live performance incidents like this one are typically brief, and concertgoers can expect the show to continue as scheduled.
The takeaway
A brief on-stage stumble can be handled with composure, as Morissette showed by finishing the song. The moment is a reminder that live performance carries physical risk even for seasoned artists.
Further reading
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