Sydney and Melbourne Get Second Leonard Cohen Shows

Josh Groban will return to Australia and New Zealand in 2026, with the GEMS World Tour set to showcase the full scale of his catalogue, his theatre triumphs, and his enduring influence as one of the most distinctive vocalists of the modern era. The tour marks his first regional visit since 2016, with fans welcoming the return of a voice that helped define the pop-classical crossover era.

American artist Quadeca will bring his ambitious and experimental sound to Australia in May 2026, with a three-date East Coast run presented by Frontier Touring and Penny Drop. At 25, he has built a global reputation through inventive production, genre fluidity, and a catalogue that traces a fascinating rise from internet creator to acclaimed multi-disciplinary musician. His fourth album Vanisher, Horizon Scraper has been central to that rise, showcasing a detailed narrative style and a signature self-produced approach that has brought him strong international attention.

Global K-pop powerhouse ATEEZ will return to Australia in March 2026 for their ATEEZ 2026 World Tour [In Your Fantasy], presented by AEG Presents and Frontier Touring. The announcement follows the group's worldwide success with their 2024-2025 World Tour [Towards The Light: Will To Power] and leader Hongjoong's acclaimed debut fashion film Petit Coussin, released earlier this week.

Frontier Touring has announced that rising Alabama-born country artist Kashus Culpepper will join Oklahoma songwriter Wyatt Flores as the special guest on his February 2026 ‘Bucking Bin Chicken Tour'. The tour marks Flores' debut Australian headline run and comes off the back of his breakout year, with multiple sold-out shows prompting the addition of extra dates. Culpepper will join for all dates except The Forum, Melbourne on Saturday 14 February.

Ed Sheeran is set to return to Australia and New Zealand in early 2026 with his colossal Loop Tour, and he's bringing along an impressive lineup of guests. Joining Sheeran for the summer stadium shows will be Australian chart-topper Vance Joy, rising powerhouse Mia Wray, Irish trad innovators Biird, and soulful newcomer Aaron Rowe.

Genre-defying British rocker Yungblud will return to Australia in January 2026 for his biggest headline shows yet, as part of his global IDOLS World Tour. The tour announcement follows a year of record-breaking success, with Yungblud selling out his entire 24-date North American run in just one minute.

Ben Folds, one of the world's most distinctive singer-songwriters and live performers, will return to Australia in February and March 2026 for an eight-date national tour, Ben Folds & A Piano. Joining him for the run will be American artist Lindsey Kraft, an actress, singer and composer best known for her roles in Netflix's Grace and Frankie and HBO's Getting On.