Our geographic location can be a tough thing for Australian music fans.
Being so far away from North America and Europe often means our favourite artists only journey our way once every few years. And when they do make it to our shores, tickets often sell out very fast.
But 2026 is already gearing up to be a belter for music tours.
Ed Sheeran, Hilary Duff, Zara Larsson, Lily Allen, Halsey, Lorde and Grace Jones are just some of the musicians who will have concerts here in Australia in 2026.
Below, we’ve got all the information on the best musicians touring Australia in 2026.
CMAT
Irish singer-songwriter CMAT(aka Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson) mixes country pop, sharp humour and heartbreak into theatrical, hook-heavy songs.
- 20 Jan 2026: Astor Theatre, Perth, WA
- 23, 24 Jan 2026: Enmore Theatre, Sydney, NSW
- 25 Jan 2026: Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane, QLD
- 27, 28 Jan 2026: Forum Theatre, Melbourne, VIC
Maren Morris
Bridging country, pop and Americana with songwriting that’s both introspective and radio-ready, Maren Morris won’t be one to miss. Her breakout hit My Church and Grammy-winning The Bones established her as a voice unafraid of emotional vulnerability or genre boundaries.
- 30 Jan 2026: Riverside Theatre, Perth, WA
- 1 Feb 2026: Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane, QLD
- 5 Feb 2026: Forum Theatre, Melbourne, VIC
- 7 Feb 2026: Enmore Theatre, Sydney
The Lumineers
The Lumineers revitalised folk rock in the 2010s with their hit ‘Ho Hey’, pairing stomping choruses with intimate narratives. Led by Wesley Schultz and Jeremiah Fraites, the band is known for stripped-back instrumentation, poetic lyricism and emotionally charged live performances.
- 9, 10 Jan: Sydney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne, VIC
- 13 Jan: Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane, QLD
- 15 Jan: Newcastle Entertainment Centre, Newcastle, NSW
- 16 Jan: Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney, NSW
- 18 Jan: Adelaide Entertainment Centre Arena, Adelaide, SA
- 21 Jan: RAC Arena, Perth, WA
Ed Sheeran
Ed’s rise from busking songwriter to global superstar is rooted in meticulous storytelling and genre fusion. Known for looping-pedal live shows and hits like ‘Shape of You’, ‘Thinking Out Loud’ and ‘Bad Habits’, he moves seamlessly between folk, pop, rap and acoustic ballads.
- 31 Jan, 1 Feb: Optus Stadium, Perth, WA
- 13, 14, 15 Feb: Accor Stadium, Sydney, NSW
- 20, 21, 22 Feb: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, QLD
- 26, 27, 28 Feb: Marvel Stadium, Melbourne, VIC
- 5 Mar: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, SA
Lorde
Lorde’s debut at 16 reshaped pop with its minimalist production and sharp, adolescent introspection. Since Pure Heroine, she has released albums that reflect personal evolution, blending indie pop with alternative, electronic and folk influences.
- 16 Feb 2026: Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane, QLD
- 18, 19 Feb 2026: Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney, NSW
- 21, 22 Feb 2026: Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, VIC
- 25 Feb 2026: RAC Arena, Perth, WA
Lucy Dacus
Lucy Dacus crafts personal, slow-burning indie rock driven by literary lyricism and a commanding vocal presence. A core member of supergroup boygenius, she has earned acclaim for albums exploring queerness, memory, faith and coming of age.
- 10 Feb 2026: Sydney Opera House, Sydney, NSW
- 12 Feb 2026: Forum Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC
Grace Jones
Grace Jones is an era-defining icon whose impact transcends music, fashion and film. Rising to prominence in the late ’70s and ’80s, she fused reggae, disco, new wave and art-pop into a sound and visual language that reshaped pop culture.
- 28 Feb 2026: Sydney Opera House, Sydney, NSW
- 2 Mar 2026: Palace Foreshore, Melbourne, VIC
- 5 Mar 2026: Southbank Cultural Foreshore, Brisbane, QLD
- 7 Mar 2026: WOMADELAIDE
Halsey
Halsey’s music blends alt-pop, electronic textures and diaristic storytelling that examines love, identity and self-reinvention. Breaking through with ‘Badlands’, they evolved into a genre-fluid artist unafraid of concept albums and visual experimentation.
- 13, 14 Feb 2026: Hordern Pavilion, Sydney, NSW
- 17 Feb 2026: Riverstage, Brisbane, QLD
- 19, 20 Feb 2026: Festival Hall Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC
Smerz
Norwegian duo Smerz (made up of Catharina Stoltenberg and Henriette Motzfeldt) craft experimental pop grounded in club culture, minimalism and eerie vocal harmonies. Their sound merges electronic production with classical influences, resulting in music that feels both intimate and avant-garde.
- 25 Feb 2026: Freo.Social, Perth, WA
- 28 Feb 2026: Northcoate Theatre, Melbourne, VIC
- 5 March 2026: Sydney Recital Hall, Sydney, NSW
Cameron Winter
Geese frontman and 2025 breakout rockstar, Cameron Winter pairs evocative songwriting with mellow, atmospheric production that draws on soul, jazz and indie influences. His music often feels introspective and cinematic, focusing on emotional snapshots.
- Mon 9 Feb 2026: Forum Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC
- Mon 16 Feb 2026: Sydney Opera House, Sydney, NSW
Basement Jaxx
Basement Jaxx, the British electronic duo of Felix Buxton and Simon Ratcliffe, helped define late-90s and early-2000s dance music with hits like ‘Where’s Your Head At’ and ‘Romeo’. Their sound fuses house, funk, R&B and Latin influences, earning Grammy wins and festival-headlining status.
- 1 Mar 2026: Riverstage, Brisbane, QLD
- 3 Mar 2026: Hindley Street Hall, Adelaide, SA
- 5 Mar 2026: Sydney Opera House, Sydney, NSW
- 7 Mar 2026: Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne, VIC
Fat Freddy’s Drop
Wellington collective Fat Freddy’s Drop blend dub, soul, reggae and electronic improvisation into expansive, groove-driven tracks. Known for marathon live jams and horn-laden arrangements, they’ve built a cult following across Australia and New Zealand.
- 13, 14 Mar 2026: Enmore Theatre, Sydney
- 20, 21 Mar 2026: Forum Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC
Obongjayar
Obongjayar blends spoken-word intensity with soul, afrobeat and experimental production. Born in Nigeria and based in London, he delivers music that’s rhythmically bold and emotionally searching, marked by his distinctive vocal tone.
- 3 Mar 2026: Metro Theatre, Sydney, NSW
- 6 Mar 2026: Northcoate Theatre, Melbourne, VIC
- 7 Mar 2026: Golden Plains
- 8 Mar 2026: wOMADELAIDE
Mumford & Sons
Mumford & Sons became synonymous with the 2010s folk-rock revival, pairing banjo-driven anthems with earnest lyricism. The band expanded their sound into rock and electronic influences while maintaining a focus on communal live performances.
- 24, 25 Apr 2026: Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, VIC
Audrey Hobert
Audrey Hobert is known as a songwriter for Gracie Abrams but in 2025 proved to be an an indie-pop artist in her own right. Rooted in intimate confessional narratives and a warm vocal tone, her music captures transitional moments with clarity and tenderness.
- Tue 19, 20 May 2026: Forum Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC
Laufey
Our favourite jazz-pop Icelandic-Chinese queen is coming back to our shores for the third time in July and August.
This tour, promoting her latest 2026 Grammy award winning album, ‘A Matter of Time,’ will certainly be a sell-out, particularly after the artist’s popularity the last time she graced us with her ethereal presence down under.
Laufey will be performing in five Australian cities.
- Perth, RAC Arena: July 25, 2026
- Adelaide, Adelaide Entertainment Centre: July 28, 2026
- Melbourne, Rod Laver Arena: July 30, 2026
- Brisbane, Brisbane Entertainment Centre: August 3, 2026
- Sydney, Qudos Bank Arena: August 7, 2026
- Auckland, Spark Arena: August 12, 2026
Zara Larsson
After bringing back the 2016 trend with the ‘Lush Life’ resurgence, Zara Larsson will return to Australia for the first time in over a decade! Due to overwhelming demand, she was upgraded to major arenas across Sydney, Melbourne and Perth.
- October 13 & 14: Riverstage, Brisbane
- October 15: Hordern Pavilion, Sydney
- October 17: Margaret Court Arena, Melbourne
- October 18: Adelaide Entertainment Centre Arena
- October 20: RAC Arena, Perth (Upgraded Venue)
- October 22: Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne (Upgraded Venue)
- October 23: Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney (Upgraded Venue)
Lily Allen
After releasing her fifth studio album, West End Girl – a scathing and deeply personal record about the breakdown of her marriage to Stranger Things actor David Harbour – the appetite for the British singer reached an all-time high.
Thankfully, she has delivered, announcing a slate of Aussie shows in 2026.
So, if you want to hear hits like Pussy Palace and Madeline by the woman herself, here’s where she’ll be.
At the moment, Allen is set to perform four Australian shows across four cities.
- Friday, October 23: Brisbane, Brisbane Entertainment Centre
- Sunday, October 25 and Monday, October 26: Sydney, TikTok Entertainment Centre
- Wednesday, October 28 and Thursday, October 29: Melbourne, Rod Laver Arena
- Sunday, November 1: Perth, RAC Arena
Tickets can be found on Ticketmaster and Ticketek.
5 Seconds of Summer
Your favourite 2010s boyband are back and better than ever! 5 Seconds of Summer return on their EVERYONE’S A STAR! WORLD TOUR, coming to Australia October & November 2026.
- 24 October: Spark Arena, Auckland, NZ
- 28 October: Riverstage, Brisbane, QLD
- 30 October: Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney, NSW
- 2 November: Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, VIC
- 4 November: Adelaide Entertainment Centre, Adelaide, SA
- 6 November: Kings Park, Perth, WA
Tame Impala
Tame Impala, otherwise known as Kevin Parker, is returning to Australia in October, 2026, and is currently set to perform in four Australian cities.
This singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist is bringing his Deadbeat tour down under after announcing his U.S. tour last week.
- Boondall, Brisbane Entertainment Centre: October 10 and 11, 2026
- Melbourne, Rod Laver Arena: October 14 and 15, 2026
- Sydney, Qudos Bank Arena: October 19 and 20, 2026
- Perth, RAC Arena: October 24, 2026
Hilary Duff
Hey now, hey now, this is what dreams are made of! Hilary Duff is heading back on tour, and Australian fans are officially on the schedule.
The pop icon and actress will bring her latest era Down Under with arena shows across Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth, marking her first major Australian run in years.
Here’s where you can catch her:
- Tuesday, October 20: Auckland, NZ, Spark Arena
- Thursday, October 22: Brisbane, AU, Brisbane Entertainment Centre
- Saturday, October 24: Sydney, AU, Qudos Bank Arena
- Thursday, October 29: Perth, AU, RAC Arena
- Monday, October 26: Melbourne, AU, Rod Laver Arena
Tickets can be found on Ticketmaster and Ticketek.
Iron Maiden
Iron Maiden are officially coming to Australia for their Run For Your Lives tour so dust off those leather pants and start smudging your eyeliner. The legendary band has been around since the 1970s and shows no sign of slowing down on their world tour, knowing full well their Australian fans will welcome them with open arms.
In what will be their eighth tour in Australia, marking their 50th anniversary as a band!.
- November 11, 2026: Adelaide Entertainment Centre, Adelaide
- November 13, 2026: AAMI Park, Melbourne
- November 15, 2026: Allianz Stadium, Sydney
- November 18, 2026: Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane
Your favourite Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees are back and they’re ready to crank the volume at six Australian cities this year.
Foo Fighters
The Foo Fighters are bringing their Take Cover tour Down Under and to New Zealand at the end of the year and for NZ and WA fans in 2027.
- 5 Nov 2026: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
- 7 Nov 2026: QLD Country Bank Stadium, Townsville, QLD
- 10 Nov 2026: Accor Stadium, Sydney
- 12 Nov 2026: McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle
- 14 Nov 2026: Marvel Stadium, Melbourne
- 17 Nov 2026: Coopers Stadium, Adelaide
- 19 Jan 2027: One New Zealand Stadium, Christchurch, NZ
- 22 Jan 2027: Western Springs Stadium, Auckland, NZ
- 25 Jan 2027: HBF Park, Perth
Guns N’ Roses
Guns N’Roses will return to Australia and New Zealand to end the year, following their extensive 2025 tour across Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Latin America.
It also comes after they released two brand new singles, ‘Nothin” and ‘Atlas’, their first new music since 2023.
- November 29, 2026: bp Adelaide Grand Final, Adelaide
- December 2, 2026: Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville
- December 5, 2026: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
- December 8, 2026: Mcdonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle
- December 11, 2026: Marvel Stadium, Melbourne
- December 14, 2026: ENGIE Stadium, Sydney
BTS
BTS‘ comeback is finally here — and the Australian ARMY finally have dates.
The globally famous K-pop superstars will return to Australia in 2027 as part of their massive 2026–27 world tour, marking their first major shows Down Under since their Wings Tour in 2017.
BTS will perform two shows next year in Melbourne on February 12 and 13, followed by two Sydney shows on February 20 and 21.
The Australian dates were revealed as part of a global tour announcement spanning more than 70 shows across Asia, North America, South America, Europe and Australia, with the tour kicking off in South Korea in April 2026 and running through to March 2027.
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