Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds Announce 2026 Tour in Australia and NZ
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds are set to return to their roots.
The iconic artist, who has been inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame, will embark on The Wild God Tour across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand early next year. This will be their first performance in the region since 2017.
Tour Details
Cave and his band will perform in prominent outdoor locations in January and February, including Melbourne (Alexandra Gardens), Sydney (The Domain Sydney), Fremantle (Fremantle Park), and Brisbane (Victoria Park). They will also hold a special concert at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre.
In New Zealand, the alternative rock icons will stage two shows at Wellington’s TSB Arena as part of the Aotearoa New Zealand Festival of the Arts 2026.
Nick Cave’s Excitement
In a statement, Cave expressed his enthusiasm: “I can’t wait to get to Australia and New Zealand with The Bad Seeds and to bring you our epic Wild God show. It has been a long wait, and I’ve missed both countries immensely. This will be a wild and mighty joy.”
This tour, presented by Supersonic Australasia, promises a blend of grand production and the intimate experience that fans have come to love from the “Red Right Hand” singer.
Setlist and Album Details
The shows will last about two and a half hours, featuring songs from the upcoming album Wild God as well as classics from their four-decade career.
Tickets will be available starting Friday, August 29th, at 10 AM local time from nickcave.com.
The upcoming tour supports the band’s 18th studio album Wild God, which will be released through a new global licensing agreement. The album debuted at No. 5 on the Official UK Albums Chart and No. 2 on the ARIA Chart.
Recent Recognition
In July, while in France, Cave received the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres, a prestigious award from the French Ministry of Culture.
Although based in the UK, Cave frequently visits his homeland. He returned for solo performances in April 2024, accompanied by Radiohead’s Colin Greenwood. Earlier in late 2022, he toured the country with his collaborator Warren Ellis for their album Carnage.
Legacy in Australian Music
Cave’s influence continues to resonate, as evidenced by his songs “Into My Arms” and “Red Right Hand” making the Hottest 100 of Australian Songs countdown.
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
The Wild God Tour
Australia And Aotearoa New Zealand 2026
Tickets on sale Friday, August 29th at 10 AM local time from nickcave.com
Presented by Supersonic Australasia
Tour Dates
Fremantle Park, Perth WA
Saturday, January 17th
Presented By The City Of Fremantle
Adelaide Entertainment Centre, SA
Tuesday, January 20th
The Domain Sydney, NSW
Friday, January 23rd
Saturday, January 24th
Victoria Park, Brisbane, QLD
Tuesday, January 27th
Alexandra Gardens, Melbourne, VIC
Friday, January 30th
Saturday, January 31st
Sunday, February 1st
TSB Arena, Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand
(in association with the Aotearoa New Zealand Festival of the Arts Exclusive NZ shows)
Thursday, February 5th
Friday, February 6th
Have you marked your calendar for Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds’ upcoming tour?
