Lorde is finally bringing her live show back to Australia and New Zealand this week, after selling out venues across the world, including New York’s Madison Square Garden and London’s O2 Arena.
Her local arena run will kick off off at Auckland’s Spark Arena this Wednesday (February 11th) before heading to Christchurch, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth.
In July, she added second and final shows in Sydney and Melbourne following huge presale demand, bringing the total to eight shows for this leg, which quickly sold out. She then added new tickets in November, which were, once again, snapped up quick. Final tickets are still available for Sydney and Perth – see here for details.
Presented by Frontier Touring, the ‘Ultrasound’ tour arrives off the back of Virgin, Lorde’s fourth studio album, which debuted at No. 1 on the Aotearoa Music Charts, the ARIA Albums Chart, and the Official UK Albums Chart, and landed at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 in the US. The album was preceded by the standout singles “What Was That,” “Man of the Year,” and “Hammer.”
Co-produced by Lorde alongside Jim-E Stack and Dan Nigro, it reflects a bold sonic shift. “It balances maximalist production with her signature lyrical intimacy,” reads a press statement, “capturing the phosphorescence that has always defined her artistry.”
The tour has received rave reviews across the world, with several critics praising it as being unlike anything they’ve seen before. NME wrote there was a “sense of intimacy” within the show, despite being in a massive arena. “She finds ways to bring everyone together,” they wrote in a review of her O2 Arena show.
Since breaking through with Pure Heroine in 2013, Lorde has carved out a singular space in pop music, revered for her poetic lyricism, minimalist production, and emotionally raw performances. Across her career, she’s amassed more than 18 billion streams and sold 18 million albums globally.
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Her global rise began in 2013 with “Royals” – which we named the Best Australian and New Zealand Song of the 21st Century So Far. Just 16-years-old at the time, the song’s youthful perspective combined with her sharp, ironic commentary made it feel revolutionary. It effortlessly launched Lorde into the stratosphere of global pop, despite her being one that shies away from the spotlight. Over the years, she navigated the challenges of sudden fame on her own terms.
LORDE AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND 2026
Wednesday, February 11th (SOLD OUT)
Spark Arena, Auckland, NZ
Friday, February 13th (SOLD OUT)
Wolfbrook Arena, Christchurch, NZ
Monday, February 16th (SOLD OUT)
Brisbane Entertainment Centre, QLD
Wednesday, February 18th
Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney, NSW
Thursday, February 19th
Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney, NSW
Saturday, February 21st (SOLD OUT)
Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, VIC
Sunday, February 22nd (SOLD OUT)
Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, VIC
Wednesday, February 25th
RAC Arena, Perth, WA
