[category]
[title]
Over the past ten-plus years, Tame Impala has borne the unofficial title of Australia’s synth-soaked gift to the global charts. Multi-talented artist and producer Kevin Parker’s bedroom psych project has morphed into a festival-headlining, arena-packing juggernaut, powered by euphoric synths and emotionally loaded hooks that have turned a whole generation of music lovers against Trevor (IYKYK).
Since 2020’s The Slow Rush – which debuted at No. 1 in multiple territories, and saw a lot of us through the first lockdown – Parker has kept busy producing for everyone from pop royalty to rap heavyweights. Now he’s back with Deadbeat, his fifth studio album, released in late 2025 and led by singles ‘Loser’, ‘End of Summer’ (which just snagged him a Grammy for Best Dance/Electronic Recording) and ‘Dracula’, which landed at No. 3 in Triple J’s Hottest 100. Melbourne last saw Tame Impala on a full arena run during The Slow Rush tour, and it’s safe to say Victorian fans have been waiting (impatiently, at times) ever since.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Melbourne stop of the Deadbeat tour.
When is Tame Impala in Melbourne?
Tame Impala will play at Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. So far, this is the only Melbourne date to be announced, but we’ve got a feeling the band will drop more dates – we’ll keep you posted.
When do Tame Impala Melbourne tickets go on sale?
General release tickets go on sale at 11am on Friday, February 27, 2026 via Ticketek.
When is the Tame Impala Melbourne presale?
Melbourne’s lucky Frontier Members can access a presale from 9am on Wednesday, February 25, which will run for 24 hours (or until allocation is exhausted – which, let's face it, won’t be very long). You'll find presale access over here.
How much do Tame Impala Melbourne tickets cost?
Tickets start at $199.90, with VIP early entry packages from $349.90.
Who is the support for Tame Impala’s Melbourne show?
Joining Tame Impala on all Australian dates is electronic producer and songwriter Ninajirachi, whose glitchy brand of hyperpop has gained a heap of traction over the past few months. The Central Coast-raised artist had a massive 2025, with her debut album I Love My Computer scoring her the Australian Music Prize, multiple J Awards, three ARIAs and the inaugural NSW Breakthrough Artist of the Year Award at the 2025 NSW Music Prize.
Where is Tame Impala touring in Australia in 2026?
The Deadbeat Tour will hit four cities this October, taking Tame Impala to the Brisbane Entertainment Centre on October 10, Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena on October 14, Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena on October 19 and Perth’s RAC Arena on October 24.
If the North American sell-outs are anything to go by, you’ll want to move fast when tickets drop.
Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out Melbourne newsletter for the best of the city, straight to your inbox.