Black Country, New Road Set to Tour Australia and New Zealand

The British band Black Country, New Road is set to embark on a tour across Australia and New Zealand next year.

Tour Dates and Venues

The tour will kick off on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at the Perth Festival. Following that, they will perform at the Enmore Theatre in Sydney on Tuesday, February 24, and at the Palace Foreshore in Melbourne on Thursday, February 26. The band will then take the stage at The Tivoli in Brisbane on Saturday, February 28, before heading across the Tasman to perform at Auckland’s Powerstation on Tuesday, March 3, and Wellington’s Meow Nui on Wednesday, March 4.

About Their Latest Album

This tour coincides with the release of Forever Howlong by Ninja Tune, which marks a new chapter for the band, showcasing collaborative songwriting and vocals. The album has received acclaim for its melodic and communal sound, expanding their audience significantly.

The third studio album reflects the band’s resilience and adaptability, featuring lush melodies, whimsical lyrics, and an abundance of recorders. According to The Guardian, “the band’s third studio album showcases how resilient and adaptable they are.” Similarly, Pitchfork praised it as “an ambitious and unapologetically twee album filled with baroque melodies and a strong communal essence.”

Ticket Information

Tickets for all performances will be available starting Friday, August 29, at 10 AM local time from handsometours.com. Fans are encouraged to sign up for pre-sale access to secure their spots.

Black Country, New Road Australia and New Zealand Tour Dates 2026

Presented by Handsome Tours

Sunday, 22nd February 2026
Perth Festival, Perth, WA

Tuesday, 24th February 2026
Enmore Theatre, Sydney, NSW

Thursday, 26th February 2026
Palace Foreshore, Melbourne, VIC

Saturday, 28th February 2026
The Tivoli, Brisbane, QLD

Tuesday, 3rd March 2026
Powerstation, Auckland, New Zealand

Wednesday, 4th March 2026
Meow Nui, Wellington, New Zealand