Lorde Announces Australia & New Zealand ‘Ultrasound’ Arena Dates 

Lorde has added a few hometown arena shows in New Zealand and a run of Australia dates to her “Ultrasound World Tour” in support of her new album, Virgin.

Virgin was released in late June via Universal Music New Zealand and Republic Records, marking her fourth studio album. The LP includes the singles “What Was That,” “Man of the Year” and “Hammer.”

The new dates are scheduled in February 2026, starting with a Feb. 2 show at Spark Arena in Auckland, New Zealand. Stops include Christchurch, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth.

“Xxxxtremely xxxcited to announce more Ultrasound in Australia & New Zealand ✬✹❁✰ These home shows are always some of our rawest and most liquid imo.. I’ll see u There. Presale starts July 15th (at 1pm local) before general on sale on July 18th,” Lorde posted on Facebook. 

The previously announced North American leg of the “Ultrasound World Tour” begins Sept. 17 at Austin, Texas’ Moody Center, with U.S. and Canada dates booked through an Oct. 22 show at Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena. The European portion starts Nov. 9 at Luxembourg’s Rockhal and runs through a Dec. 9 performance at Stockholm, Sweden’s Annexet

This is Lorde’s first tour since her 2022-2023 “Solar Power Tour” in support of her third studio album, 2021’s Solar Power.

Lorde is booked by Wasserman in North and South America, with CAA handling representation in the rest of the world. She’s managed by Crush Music Media Management Inc.

Reports submitted to Pollstar Boxoffice from Lorde’s last trek include a March 3, 2023, show at Auckland’s Western Springs Park that sold 7,346 tickets and grossed $472,760 (NZ $759,576). Check out the 2026 routing below.

2026 “Ultrasound” Australia & New Zealand Dates:
Feb. 2, 2026: Auckland, New Zealand, Spark Arena
Feb. 13, 2026: Christchurch, New Zealand, Wolfbrook Arena
Feb. 16, 2026: Brisbane, Australia, Brisbane Entertainment Centre
Feb. 18, 2026: Sydney, Australia, Qudos Bank Arena
Feb. 21, 2026: Melbourne, Australia, Rod Laver Arena
Feb. 25, 2026: Perth, Australia, RAC Arena