Imagine Dragons Expands World Tour

Imagine Dragons is returning Down Under to show off its sophomore album, “Smoke + Mirrors.” The September outing is slotted in between a few nights in Japan in August and a European tour that begins in October.

Released in February, Smoke + Mirrors includes the singles “I Bet My Life,” “Gold” and “Shots.”

The LP is the follow-up to Imagine Dragons’ debut, 2012’s Night Visions, which is approaching double platinum in Australia. Aussie fans also appear to dig Smoke + Mirrors, which hit no. 4 on the ARIA chart.

Photo: Joe Lemke

Xcel Energy Center, Saint Paul, Minn.

Imagine Dragons is headed to Latin America next, with April dates in Chile, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia and Mexico. The Las Vegas-based band is also making a stop in Puerto Rico. After playing BottleRock Napa Valley May 29, the North American tour begins June 3 in Portland, Ore.

The last time the alt rock band played Australia in 2013, the routing consisted of theatres. Now the guys have moved up to arenas. Here’s the plan, including Imagine Dragon’s first show in Christchurch.

Sept. 2 – Melbourne, Australia, Margaret Court Arena
Sept. 4 – Darling Harbour, Australia, Qantas Credit Union Arena
Sept. 5 – Brisbane, Australia, Brisbane Riverstage
Sept. 8 – Auckland, New Zealand, Vector Arena
Sept. 10 – Christchurch, New Zealand, Horncastle Arena

A presale for Frontier members begins March 23. The general onsale is scheduled March 26.

Visit ImagineDragonsMusic.com and FrontierTouring.com for more information.