Joe Casey

Massive Attack brought their first Melbourne headline show in 16 years to Rod Laver Arena, combining a career-spanning set with an uncompromising audiovisual examination of Gaza, surveillance, capitalism, climate change, Donald Trump and the concentration of global wealth.

Massive Attack's first Australian headline tour in 16 years is set to begin this week after the Bristol collective revealed the setlist performed at their South Korea show on August 1, offering a preview of a career-spanning performance built around Mezzanine favourites, Blue Lines essentials, Heligoland material and unexpected cover versions.

TEG Dainty And Paramount Pictures Present The Ring In Concert Featuring Music By Hans Zimmer, Conducted By Sarah-Grace Williams, Touring Brisbane, Sydney And Melbourne In 2026

Blur’s Alex James will lead a full orchestral celebration of Britpop across Australia this November, reworking era-defining songs with symphonic scale and guest collaborators.

Melbourne band The Temper Trap will celebrate the release of their long-awaited album Sungazer with a national Australian tour this September and October.

Courtney Barnett will return home to Australia in November with a short east coast run supporting her new album Creature Of Habit, marking her first Australian tour in more than four years.

UK alternative soul band Skinny Living will finally make their long-awaited Australian debut in October 2026 with a 14-date run along the east coast, culminating with special appearances at the Airlie Beach Festival Of Music in Queensland.