Lorde's Ultrasound Tour Kicks Off with Sold-Out Shows in Australia and New Zealand
February 9, 2026
Lorde is kicking off her Ultrasound tour in Australia and New Zealand this week, opening at Spark Arena in Auckland before visiting Christchurch, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth.
Several shows are already SOLD OUT, including Auckland on Feb. 11 and Christchurch on Feb. 13, with Melbourne Rod Laver Arena dates on Feb. 21–22 and remaining Sydney and Perth tickets still available through Frontier Touring sites.
The Australian leg comprises eight shows, with additional Sydney and Melbourne dates added earlier in the run due to demand, and final tickets still available for Sydney and Perth at Frontier Touring venues.
Lorde rose to fame with the 2013 breakthrough album Pure Heroine and has since amassed over 18 billion streams and 18 million album sales globally.
The tour is co-produced by Lorde, Jim-E Stack, and Dan Nigro, blending expansive production with intimate, lyric-driven performances.
Ultrasound, Lorde’s fourth studio album released to strong chart performance worldwide, serves as the backdrop for the tour and marks a bold sonic shift produced with Jim-E Stack and Dan Nigro.
Ultrasound features singles such as What Was That, Man of the Year, and Hammer, highlighting the album’s crossover appeal.
Critics have praised the tour for its intimacy in large arenas, with outlets like NME applauding the connection Lorde makes with audiences.
Despite arena-scale venues, the show is noted for its intimate delivery and innovative live execution, underscoring Lorde’s signature lyricism and restrained yet impactful production.
The Australia leg expanded due to high demand, resulting in eight shows and continued ticket releases as seats sold out.
Final tickets remain for Sydney and Perth through Frontier Touring sites as the tour progresses.
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Rolling Stone Australia • Feb 9, 2026
Lorde’s Australia and New Zealand Tour Kicks Off This Week
Rolling Stone Australia • Feb 9, 2026
Lorde’s Australia and New Zealand Tour Kicks Off This Week