Ashnikko is returning to Australia and New Zealand stages next year.
The US pop provocateur will perform six shows across both countries, marking her comeback following her recent opening slot for Billie Eilish’s Hit Me Hard and Soft arena tour. Ashnikko demonstrated her appeal to Australian crowds earlier this year, performing to tens of thousands of fans across Eilish’s 12-date tour.
Her upcoming headlining shows promise to showcase material from her forthcoming second album Smoochies, which arrives on October 17th via Warner Music Australia.
MG Live and Frontier Touring have confirmed that the tour will commence in New Zealand before moving to Australia for five dates across major cities (see full dates below).
Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, September 19th at 10am local time. The Frontier Member pre-sale begins on Wednesday, September 17th at 10am local time.
The announcement coincides with the release of new single “Sticky Fingers”, described as Ashnikko at her most audacious, blending playful bravado with unapologetic self-assurance (listen below).
Smoochies represents a significant evolution from her 2023 debut Weedkiller, taking a more autobiographical approach while expanding her distinct hybrid-pop sound. The 15-track album emerges from what the artist describes as “a place of radical joy at a time when the world has never felt more threatening for femmes and marginalised communities.”
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Ashnikko 2026 Australia and New Zealand Tour
Presented by MG Live, Frontier Touring and triple j
Frontier Member pre-sale begins Wednesday, September 17th (10am local time)
General sale begins Friday, September 19th (10am local time)
Wednesday, September 16th
Auckland Town Hall | Auckland, NZ
Lic. All Ages
ticketmaster.co.nz
Saturday, September 19th
Enmore Theatre | Sydney, NSW
Lic. All Ages
ticketek.com.au
Wednesday, September 23rd
Forum | Melbourne, VIC
18+
ticketek.com.au
Friday, September 25th
The Fortitude Music Hall | Brisbane, QLD
Lic .All Ages
ticketmaster.com.au
Sunday, September 27th
Hindley Street Music Hall | Adelaide, SA
Lic. All Ages
moshtix.com.au
Tuesday, September 29th
Metro City | Perth, WA
18+
megatix.com.au
