Some heavyweight electronic acts are heading to next year’s Australian Open.
Live Nation Australia and the Australian Open today announced the debut of AO Live Opening Week, “an exclusive series of events set to kick off the tournament in spectacular style.”
Taking place from Tuesday, January 13th-Friday, January 16th of next year, AO Live Opening Week will transform the TOPCOURT precinct (on Birrarung Marr’s middle terrace) into a vibrant open-air stage for four nights of world-class electronic music.
Beloved British synth-pop band Hot Chip will open the series on Tuesday, January 13th, supported by Milo Eastwood and more. Grammy-nominated Elderbrook is up next, followed by local success story Cassian, before iconic Aussie duo The Presets and some special guests close out the series on Friday, January 16th.
Check out the full lineup below.
Live Nation promoter Mike Ross, Promoter comments: “AO Live will open the tournament like never before. By presenting global talent such as Hot Chip, Elderbrook, Cassian, and The Presets in the vibrant atmosphere of TOPCOURT, we’re delivering a new way for fans to connect, celebrate, and feel the energy of the Open.”
Gus Carmichael, AO Entertainment Experience Producer, adds: “AO LIVE Opening Week is all about starting the Australian Open with a bang. We’re bringing some of the world’s best electronic artists to one of Melbourne’s most spectacular outdoor stages – right under the city skyline at TOPCOURT.”
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Tickets for AO Live Opening Week go on sale to the general public at midday on Thursday, November 20th. First release tickets for all shows start at $69.
The AO Live 2026 lineup was recently revealed, with The Kid LAROI, Spacey Jane, Peggy Gou, and more set to light up John Cain Arena between January 28th-February 1st.
AO Live 2026 Opening Week
Ticket information available here
Tuesday, January 13th (5:30pm)
Hot Chop (Live) w/ Milo Eastwood, O Honey
Wednesday, January 14th (5:30pm)
Elderbrook (Live) w/ Samantha Loveridge, Juno Mamba, Jordz
Thursday, January 15th (5:30pm)
Cassian w/ Willo, OLIIV, bellxsxs
Friday, January 16th
The Presets (Live) w/ RONA., Harvey Sutherland (DJ set), Post Percy
