Second George Michael Melbourne Show Added

English pop trio Saint Etienne have announced a farewell tour of Australia and New Zealand for November and December 2026, marking what is expected to be the band's final visit to the region. The tour follows the release of International, the group's 2025 album that members have described as their last studio record, bringing a close to one of the most distinctive careers in British pop music.

Macy Gray will return to Australia in September and October 2026 for her most extensive local tour yet, adding a significant run of regional dates after selling out multiple shows on her 2024 visit.

Sparks proved at Melbourne's Palais Theatre on 28 May 2026 that great live music does not require giant video screens, elaborate stage sets or theatrical props. With five musicians on stage, standard concert lighting and a catalogue stretching back more than 50 years, brothers Ron and Russell Mael delivered a riveting 100-minute performance that demonstrated how enduring songs and committed musicianship remain the most powerful tools in live entertainment.

Hugh Cornwell has postponed his Australian tour, with the former Stranglers frontman now set to return for a rescheduled run of dates in December 2026.

Chris Botti is reshaping his live repertoire again, introducing Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars' global hit ‘Die With A Smile' into Australian tour performances as the Grammy-winning trumpeter continues to blur the lines between jazz, pop and cinematic orchestration.

Hans Zimmer will return to Australia in October 2026 with Hans Zimmer Live: The Next Level, a newly designed arena production that follows a major European run and marks the composer's latest evolution of his large scale live concert format.

The Sisters Of Mercy will return to Australia in late 2026 with a five date national tour, bringing Andrew Eldritch and the long-running dark rock outfit back to local stages for their first Australian shows in several years.