Lorde’s Ultrasound world tour just got bigger. The New Zealand pop star has added second and final shows in Sydney and Melbourne for her 2026 Australian tour after overwhelming pre-sale demand, Frontier Touring announced Wednesday (July 17).
The additional performances will take place on Feb. 19 at Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena and Feb. 22 at Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena. These new dates bring the Australasian leg of her Ultrasound world tour to eight shows, making it her largest run across Australia and New Zealand to date.
Lorde’s return to Australia marks her first shows in the region since her Solar Power tour wrapped in 2023. The Ultrasound world tour supports her fourth studio album, Virgin, which debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and landed at No. 1 on the ARIA Albums Chart, Aotearoa Music Charts and the U.K.’s Official Albums Chart. Singles like “What Was That,” “Man of the Year” and “Hammer” have continued her streak as one of pop’s most thought-provoking voices.
Globally, the Ultrasound tour has already sold out iconic venues including Madison Square Garden in New York, London’s O2 Arena and AFAS Live in Amsterdam. Critics have praised Lorde’s live performances for their “raw intimacy” and “sonic reinvention,” with Virgin drawing comparisons to her breakout album Pure Heroine for its poetic lyricism and minimalist production.
“It has been way too long since I have been down under and I am so excited to be touring Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane next February,” Lorde said in a statement. “Australia has always had a special place in my heart, and I can’t wait to hear what Virgin sounds like with an Aussie accent.”
Since breaking out with Pure Heroine in 2013, Lorde has earned two Grammy Awards, more than 18 billion streams and 18 million albums sold worldwide. Her hits — from “Royals” to “Green Light” — have defined the past decade of pop, cementing her as one of music’s most singular artists.
Tickets for all dates go on sale to the general public Friday, July 18 at 2 p.m. local time. Pre-sale access for Frontier Members opens Thursday, July 17, while American Express Card Members can access an exclusive presale at Amex.com.au/Experiences.
The Australian and New Zealand leg begins Feb. 11 in Auckland and concludes Feb. 25 in Perth. All shows are all-ages. Fans are encouraged to buy tickets only through official outlets at frontiertouring.com/lorde.
LORDE 2026 AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND TOUR DATES:
Feb. 11 – Spark Arena, Auckland, NZ
Feb. 13 – Wolfbrook Arena, Christchurch, NZ
Feb. 16 – Brisbane Entertainment Centre, QLD
Feb. 18 – Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney, NSW
Feb. 19 – Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney, NSW (NEW SHOW)
Feb. 21 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, VIC
Feb. 22 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, VIC (NEW SHOW)
Feb. 25 – RAC Arena, Perth, WA
