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Saint Etienne farewell tour lands in Australia and New Zealand this November
The British indie-pop veterans will play seven dates across Auckland, Wellington, and five Australian capital cities before calling it a day.
14ConcertsPaul McCartney brings The Boys Of Dungeon Lane to the Roundhouse for a London in conversation event
The former Beatle will appear at the Roundhouse in Camden Town on June 10 to discuss his new solo album and the stories behind it.
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Barry Can't Swim and Richie Hawtin headline Bizarro's 2026 Australian festival run
Bizarro announces three east coast events across Labour Day weekend in October 2026, with Barry Can't Swim, Interplanetary Criminal and Richie Hawtin topping the bills.
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BTS add third Melbourne show to ARIRANG World Tour Australian leg
A new date at Marvel Stadium on Feb. 10 brings the Australian run to five shows, with presale opening June 3 for ARMY members.
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Dom Dolla sells out Marvel Stadium Melbourne in record time
Presale allocations were gone within hours and general tickets followed instantly. The Sept. 24 show marks the world premiere of his new stadium production.
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Bryson Tiller announces 61-date Neo Trapsoul Tour with Majid Jordan and Ty Dolla $ign
The Louisville singer launches a 61-date world tour on Aug. 27, hitting Madison Square Garden, Red Rocks, and closing in Auckland in January 2027.
19ConcertsPitchfork Paris 2026 announces first wave of artists including Iceage and Charlotte Adigery
Iceage, Bassvictim, and Charlotte Adigery & Bolis Pupul are among the first confirmed acts for Pitchfork Paris 2026.
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Massive Attack announce first Australian tour in 16 years, with three arena dates in 2026
The Bristol collective returns to Australia for the first time since 2010, with arena shows confirmed in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne next August.
21ConcertsJay-Z headlines Roots Picnic in his first solo top-billed show in over five years
From a diss-laden freestyle to a State Property reunion, Jay-Z delivered a landmark solo headline set at Roots Picnic for the first time in over five years.
22ConcertsJay-Z headlines Roots Picnic 2026: the seven best moments from his Philadelphia set
Jay-Z headlined Roots Picnic 2026 on May 30 at Belmont Plateau in Philadelphia, delivering special guests, freestyle disses, and a career-spanning setlist.
23ConcertsCharlie Puth brings Art Garfunkel, Jimmy Fallon and Busta Rhymes to Madison Square Garden
Charlie Puth turned his MSG headline show into a parade of surprise guests, including Art Garfunkel, Jimmy Fallon, Busta Rhymes and Kirk Franklin.
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Kanye West claims Istanbul stadium record with 118,000 fans on European tour opener
Kanye West told the Istanbul crowd he had just set the record for the largest stadium performance of all time, drawing a reported 118,000 fans to Atatürk Olympic Stadium.