Lorde is officially coming to Australia this summer – and she's just added a second Sydney show to the tour

What was that? You've got it: the tour announcement we've all been waiting for. Fresh off her incredible surprise set at Glastonbury, alt-pop icon Lorde has confirmed the details for her Ultrasound World Tour, and she’ll be coming to Sydney this summer. Set to perform in six cities across Australia and New Zealand in February 2026, Lorde’s 2026 homecoming tour will be her first time performing on New Zealand (and Aussie) soil since 2023. With a whole new album (the already-approaching-cult-status Virgin) now out in the open, we’ve got high hopes. Keen? Here’s everything you need to know about Lorde’s 2026 Sydney show.

When are the Lorde Sydney shows?

Initially, Lorde confirmed the details for one Sydney show – confirming she'd be lighting up the Qudos Bank Arena on Wednesday February, 18. With unsurprisingly high demand, she's just added a second Sydney date – she'll be playing a second Sydney show the following night on Thursday, February 19.

When do Lorde Sydney tickets go on sale?

General release tickets go on sale at 2pm Sydney time on Friday, July 18 via the Frontier Touring website.

Is there a Lorde pre-sale for her Sydney show?

Absolutely. Presale for American Express Card Members goes live at 1pm on Tuesday, July 15, and presale for Frontier Members will go live at 2pm on Thursday, July 17.

How much are Lorde tickets?

Tickets range from $189.90 for A reserve seating to $149.90 for B reserve seating and $109.90 for C reserve. 

Who is the support act for Lorde’s Sydney show?

The support acts for Lorde’s Ultrasound World Tour are still under wraps, stay tuned.

Where is Lorde’s Australian and New Zealand tour?

Lorde’s Ultrasound World Tour will kick off in her home country of New Zealand at Spark Arena, Auckland on Wednesday, February 11 followed by a show at Wolfbrook Arena, Christchurch on Friday, February 13.

The Aussie leg will kick off at Brisbane Entertainment Centre on Monday, February 16, and she’ll play her Sydney show at Qudos Bank Arena a few days later on Wednesday, February 18. After lighting up the Harbour City, she’ll head to Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena for a show on Saturday, February 21 before a final show at RAC Arena, Perth on Wednesday, February 25. Based on the gaps in that schedule, we’ve got a feeling more shows will be announced – here’s hoping.

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