Ethel Cain has confirmed New Zealand duo Elliot & Vincent as special guests for her upcoming The Willoughby Tucker Forever Tour, set to run across Australia and New Zealand in February 2026. The announcement comes as demand for the eleven-date run continues to surge, with multiple shows already sold out ahead of the tour’s arrival in the region.
The tour marks the return of Ethel Cain, the acclaimed project of Florida-born multidisciplinary artist Hayden Anhedönia, whose work has steadily reshaped the boundaries between alternative music, cinematic storytelling and Southern Gothic mythology. Presented by Frontier Touring and Penny Drop, the tour begins next month and follows an extensive international run that has taken Cain through North America, Europe and the UK throughout 2025.
Cain’s rise over the past few years has been defined by long-form narrative ambition. Her debut album Preacher’s Daughter, released in 2022, introduced audiences to a fully realised fictional universe built around faith, identity and small-town America. The album developed a devoted following and gained renewed commercial momentum after its 2025 vinyl release, becoming her first Top Ten entry on the US Billboard 200. That momentum carried into her second studio album Willoughby Tucker, I’ll Always Love You, released in 2025 as a lyrical prequel to her debut, expanding the emotional and thematic scope of the project.
The Willoughby Tucker Forever Tour is designed as a live extension of that world. Cain’s performances have become known for their immersive staging and emotionally charged delivery, reinforcing her reputation as one of the most distinctive artists of her generation. Her return to Australia and New Zealand follows a significant history in the region, including high-profile festival appearances and headline performances that have cemented a strong local audience.
Joining Cain on all dates are Auckland-based duo Elliot & Vincent, whose stark, nocturnal sound has positioned them as one of the most compelling emerging acts from Aotearoa. Formed in Auckland, the pair operate at the intersection of raw post punk and modern noir, crafting songs that feel intimate and expansive in equal measure. Their music is shaped by driving percussion, atmospheric guitar textures and emotionally direct vocals, elements refined through intense late-night rehearsals and international touring.
Elliot & Vincent released their debut four-track EP Love Montage in November, recorded and self-produced in Auckland during a focused three-day session. The EP introduced their evolving sonic identity and followed appearances in New York and London, as well as a recent run supporting Pixies on their Australia and New Zealand tour. Elliot handles drums and vocals, while Vincent is responsible for guitar, completing a stripped-back setup that amplifies the emotional weight of their songs.
ETHEL CAIN
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS ELLIOT & VINCENT
THE WILLOUGHBY TUCKER FOREVER TOUR
AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND
FEBRUARY 2026
Friday 13 February
Auckland Town Hall | Auckland, NZ
Saturday 14 February
Auckland Town Hall | Auckland, NZ
Monday 16 February
Palais Theatre | Melbourne, VIC
Tuesday 17 February
Palais Theatre | Melbourne, VIC
Wednesday 18 February
Palais Theatre | Melbourne, VIC
Thursday 19 February
Palais Theatre | Melbourne, VIC
Saturday 21 February
Hordern Pavilion | Sydney, NSW
Sunday 22 February
Hordern Pavilion | Sydney, NSW
Wednesday 25 February
The Fortitude Music Hall | Brisbane, QLD
Thursday 26 February
The Fortitude Music Hall | Brisbane, QLD
Saturday 28 February
Fremantle Arts Centre | Fremantle, WA
Final tickets are on sale via frontiertouring.com/ethelcain.
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