Melbourne Concerts 2026 & 2027: Upcoming Shows, Dates & Venues

Melbourne concerts from August 2026 through 2027 include major stadium, arena, theatre and festival shows across the city.

The biggest concerts still ahead in 2026 include Post Malone, Jay Chou, Robbie Williams, Iron Maiden with Megadeth, Foo Fighters, Harry Styles and Guns N’ Roses. Confirmed 2027 dates already include System of a Down with Faith No More, BTS, Niall Horan, Simple Minds, Bryan Adams, Evanescence, CAKE, The Script and Westlife.

Last checked: 1 August 2026. Concert dates, support acts, venues and ticket arrangements can change. Confirm the final details with the artist, venue, promoter or authorised ticket seller before booking.

Melbourne Concerts in 2026 and 2027

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Biggest Shows
Stadium and arena concerts with the largest crowds.

2026 Calendar
Confirmed concerts from August to December 2026.

2027 Concerts
Confirmed Melbourne dates announced so far.

Venues
Marvel Stadium, Rod Laver Arena and other key venues.

Tickets
Where to check official ticket links and sale details.

What Are the Biggest Upcoming Melbourne Concerts?

The biggest upcoming Melbourne concerts include Post Malone and Jay Chou in October 2026; Robbie Williams, Iron Maiden, Foo Fighters and Harry Styles in November 2026; Guns N’ Roses in December 2026; and System of a Down and BTS in early 2027.

Artist	Date	Venue
Post Malone	9 October 2026	Marvel Stadium
Jay Chou	17 October 2026	Marvel Stadium
Robbie Williams	11 November 2026	Marvel Stadium
Iron Maiden with Megadeth	13 November 2026	AAMI Park
Foo Fighters	14 November 2026	Marvel Stadium
Harry Styles	27–28 November, 2 and 4 December 2026	Marvel Stadium
Guns N’ Roses	11 December 2026	Marvel Stadium
System of a Down with Faith No More	27 January 2027	Marvel Stadium
BTS	10, 12 and 13 February 2027	Marvel Stadium

Biggest Melbourne Concerts Still to Come

Marvel Stadium carries most of the remaining stadium dates, while Rod Laver Arena has the deepest run of arena concerts across spring and early summer.

Post Malone

Date: 9 October 2026
Venue: Marvel Stadium
Tour: BIG ASS World Tour

Post Malone opens the Australian stadium run in Melbourne, with Don Toliver listed for the show.

Jay Chou

Date: 17 October 2026
Venue: Marvel Stadium
Tour: Carnival II World Tour

Jay Chou’s Marvel Stadium date is one of Melbourne’s largest Asian pop concerts of 2026.

Robbie Williams

Date: 11 November 2026
Venue: Marvel Stadium
Tour: BRITPOP World Tour

Robbie Williams returns for a stadium show with G Flip and The Lottery Winners listed as guests.

Iron Maiden with Megadeth

Date: 13 November 2026
Venue: AAMI Park
Tour: Run For Your Lives World Tour

The open-air AAMI Park concert brings two major metal acts to the same bill.

Foo Fighters

Date: 14 November 2026
Venue: Marvel Stadium
Tour: Take Cover Tour

Foo Fighters return to Melbourne for a Saturday stadium concert one night after Iron Maiden plays nearby at AAMI Park.

Harry Styles

Dates: 27–28 November and 2 and 4 December 2026
Venue: Marvel Stadium
Tour: Together, Together Tour

Four Melbourne dates make this the longest stadium run listed in the remaining 2026 calendar.

System of a Down with Faith No More

Date: 27 January 2027
Venue: Marvel Stadium

The two bands share a Melbourne stadium bill in one of the first large concert announcements for 2027.

BTS

Dates: 10, 12 and 13 February 2027
Venue: Marvel Stadium
Tour: ARIRANG

BTS has three confirmed Melbourne stadium dates, making it the largest multi-night concert booking announced for early 2027.

Upcoming Melbourne Concerts in 2026

The remaining 2026 calendar runs from arena concerts in August and September into a dense October and November schedule, followed by several large December rock and pop shows.

Scope of this calendar: This page lists selected major touring concerts, arena shows and large venue events. It is not a complete list of every pub, club or small-room gig across Greater Melbourne.

August 2026 Concerts in Melbourne

August includes the final Laufey date, Massive Attack, Karan Aujla and the Victorian State Schools Spectacular.

Artist or Event	Date	Venue
Laufey	1 August	Rod Laver Arena
Massive Attack	11 August	Rod Laver Arena
Karan Aujla	18–19 August	Rod Laver Arena
Victorian State Schools Spectacular	29 August	John Cain Arena

September 2026 Concerts in Melbourne

September has one of the broadest genre mixes of the year, with pop, electronic music, K-pop, rock, hip-hop and a large Australian tribute concert.

Artist or Event	Date	Venue
Alex Warren	4–6 September	Rod Laver Arena
Electric Callboy	8 September	Rod Laver Arena
AKMU	18 September	Margaret Court Arena
The Songs of John Farnham: A Living Legend	20 September	Rod Laver Arena
Jason Derulo	21 September	Rod Laver Arena
MAMAMOO	22 September	John Cain Arena
Dom Dolla	24 September	Marvel Stadium
Shinedown and Bush	25 September	John Cain Arena
Noah Kahan	25–29 September	Rod Laver Arena
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring in Concert	30 September–1 October	John Cain Arena

October 2026 Concerts in Melbourne

October is packed with arena and stadium dates, including Post Malone, Jay Chou, Tame Impala, Olivia Dean, XG, Hans Zimmer, Hilary Duff and Lily Allen.

Artist	Date	Venue
Conan Gray	3 October	Rod Laver Arena
Olivia Dean	5–6 October	Rod Laver Arena
Elissa	9 October	Margaret Court Arena
Post Malone	9 October	Marvel Stadium
Sonu Nigam	10 October	Rod Laver Arena
James	11 October	Margaret Court Arena
XG	12 October	Rod Laver Arena
Tame Impala	14–17 October	Rod Laver Arena
Bailey Zimmerman	14 October	Festival Hall
STAYC	16 October	Festival Hall
Jay Chou	17 October	Marvel Stadium
Avenged Sevenfold	20 October	Rod Laver Arena
Hans Zimmer	24–25 October	Rod Laver Arena
Hilary Duff	26–27 October	Rod Laver Arena
Lily Allen	28–29 October	Rod Laver Arena

Two-show date: Post Malone at Marvel Stadium and Elissa at Margaret Court Arena are both scheduled for 9 October. Check transport and parking conditions before heading into the city.

November 2026 Concerts in Melbourne

November is the busiest remaining concert month, with several stadium and arena shows falling within the same two-week period.

Busy event period: Robbie Williams, Benson Boone, Iron Maiden, Foo Fighters, Death Cab for Cutie, Ashanti and Khalid all perform between 11 and 15 November. Accommodation and parking may be tighter than usual around Docklands and Melbourne Park.

Artist	Date	Venue
5 Seconds of Summer	2 November	Rod Laver Arena
Charlie Puth	7 November	Rod Laver Arena
Robbie Williams	11 November	Marvel Stadium
Benson Boone	12–14 November	Rod Laver Arena
Death Cab for Cutie	13 November	Margaret Court Arena
Iron Maiden with Megadeth	13 November	AAMI Park
Foo Fighters	14 November	Marvel Stadium
Ashanti	14 November	Margaret Court Arena
Khalid	15 November	Rod Laver Arena
Joji	17 November	Rod Laver Arena
LANY	18 November	John Cain Arena
Dermot Kennedy	21 November	Rod Laver Arena
Harry Styles	27–28 November	Marvel Stadium
J Cole	28–29 November	Rod Laver Arena
Kool & The Gang and Sister Sledge	28 November	Festival Hall

December 2026 Concerts in Melbourne

December includes Harry Styles’ final two Melbourne dates, three concerts on 11 December and a Rod Laver Arena rock run led by A Perfect Circle and Queens of the Stone Age.

Artist	Date	Venue
Harry Styles	2 and 4 December	Marvel Stadium
James Blake	5 December	Margaret Court Arena
A Perfect Circle	6 December	Rod Laver Arena
BABYMONSTER	11 December	Rod Laver Arena
Jimmy Eat World	11 December	Margaret Court Arena
Guns N’ Roses	11 December	Marvel Stadium
Queens of the Stone Age	13 December	Rod Laver Arena

11 December choice: BABYMONSTER, Jimmy Eat World and Guns N’ Roses are scheduled at three separate venues on the same night. Check the venue name carefully when buying tickets and planning transport.

Confirmed Melbourne Concerts in 2027

Confirmed 2027 Melbourne concerts already include large stadium shows from System of a Down and BTS, plus arena dates from Niall Horan, Simple Minds, Bryan Adams, Evanescence, The Script and Westlife.

2027 calendar status: This is an early list based on announced dates available on 1 August 2026. More concerts will be added as artists, promoters and venues release their schedules.

January 2027 Concerts in Melbourne

Artist	Date	Venue
Sienna Spiro	19–20 January	Festival Hall
Level 42	22 January	Palais Theatre
System of a Down with Faith No More	27 January	Marvel Stadium
Carpenter Brut	29 January	170 Russell

February 2027 Concerts in Melbourne

February has three BTS stadium dates, alongside The Human League at the Palais Theatre and arena shows from Niall Horan and Simple Minds.

Artist	Date	Venue
The Human League	5–6 February	Palais Theatre
BTS	10, 12 and 13 February	Marvel Stadium
Niall Horan	12 February	Rod Laver Arena
Simple Minds	18 February	Rod Laver Arena

12 February venue check: BTS plays Marvel Stadium while Niall Horan plays Rod Laver Arena on the same date. Allow extra time for city transport and post-show travel.

March 2027 Concerts in Melbourne

Artist	Date	Venue
Bryan Adams	5–7 March	Rod Laver Arena
Evanescence	9–10 March	Rod Laver Arena
CAKE	18 March	Festival Hall
The Script	25 March	Rod Laver Arena

July 2027 Concerts in Melbourne

Artist	Date	Venue
Westlife	20 July	Rod Laver Arena

Which Melbourne Venues Host the Biggest Concerts?

Marvel Stadium hosts Melbourne’s largest stadium tours, while Rod Laver Arena carries the highest number of major arena concerts. AAMI Park, Margaret Court Arena, John Cain Arena, Festival Hall and the Palais Theatre fill different crowd sizes and formats.

Marvel Stadium

Area: Docklands
Common use: Stadium pop, rock and electronic concerts

Southern Cross Station is the nearest major train station.

Rod Laver Arena

Area: Melbourne Park
Common use: International arena tours

The venue sits near Richmond and Jolimont stations and several tram routes.

AAMI Park

Area: Melbourne Park
Common use: Open-air stadium concerts

Large concert nights can overlap with events at nearby arenas.

Margaret Court Arena

Area: Melbourne Park
Common use: Mid-size touring acts

It shares the Melbourne Park precinct with Rod Laver Arena and John Cain Arena.

John Cain Arena

Area: Melbourne Park
Common use: Arena concerts and family productions

Check the exact arena name because several Melbourne Park venues may host events on the same night.

Festival Hall

Area: West Melbourne
Common use: Touring bands, pop and electronic shows

The venue is west of the CBD and within reach of Southern Cross Station.

Where Should You Buy Melbourne Concert Tickets?

Start with the artist, promoter or venue event page, then follow its authorised ticket link. Melbourne concerts commonly use Ticketek, Ticketmaster, AXS or Moshtix, depending on the tour and venue.

Do not assume that every event at the same venue uses the same ticket company. Promoters may use different sellers for separate tours, and added dates can have separate event pages.

Ticket Source	When to Use It
Official artist website	Confirm tour dates, presales and the authorised seller.
Official venue page	Check the date, venue entry details, transport notes and ticket link.
Official promoter page	Check support acts, sale times and package details.
Ticketek, Ticketmaster, AXS or Moshtix	Buy only after confirming that the seller is named by the artist, venue or promoter.

Resale warning: Check the seat location, ticket transfer rules, final price and refund terms before using a resale marketplace. A search advertisement is not proof that a seller is authorised.

How Should You Plan Transport for a Melbourne Concert?

Choose transport based on the venue precinct, expected crowd size and whether other major events are taking place nearby on the same night.

For Marvel Stadium concerts, Southern Cross Station and the Docklands tram network are usually the main public transport options. Read our Melbourne Free Tram Zone guide before relying on free tram travel, because not every part of a concert trip sits inside the zone.

Drivers can also check our free parking in Melbourne CBD guide, but event-night restrictions, closing times and demand can change the usefulness of individual parking areas.

For Rod Laver Arena, Margaret Court Arena, John Cain Arena and AAMI Park, check both Richmond and Jolimont access before leaving. More than one venue may finish at a similar time, so the fastest arrival route may not be the fastest post-show route.

Before the Show

Check the gate, bag rules, mobile ticket status and listed start time before leaving home.

After the Show

Save the return train, tram or pickup point before the crowd exits the venue.

Concert Weekend

Use our things to do in Melbourne guide or Melbourne markets guide to plan the hours before the concert.

Earlier Major Melbourne Concerts in 2026

Large Melbourne concerts held earlier in 2026 included Ed Sheeran, Linkin Park, Lorde, ATEEZ, Mumford & Sons, Deftones, Split Enz, Dave and other touring acts.

These completed dates are no longer included in the main monthly tables because this guide now gives priority to concerts that visitors can still attend.

FAQs About Melbourne Concerts in 2026 and 2027

What are the biggest Melbourne concerts still to come in 2026?
The largest remaining stadium shows include Post Malone, Jay Chou, Robbie Williams, Foo Fighters, Harry Styles and Guns N’ Roses. Iron Maiden with Megadeth is also scheduled at AAMI Park.

Which major Melbourne concerts are confirmed for 2027?
Confirmed 2027 dates include System of a Down with Faith No More, BTS, Niall Horan, Simple Minds, Bryan Adams, Evanescence, CAKE, The Script and Westlife.

When is BTS playing in Melbourne in 2027?
BTS is scheduled to play Marvel Stadium on 10, 12 and 13 February 2027.

When is System of a Down playing in Melbourne?
System of a Down is scheduled to play Marvel Stadium with Faith No More on 27 January 2027.

Which month has the most major Melbourne concerts in late 2026?
November has the densest remaining schedule in this guide, with stadium, arena and theatre concerts across Docklands, Melbourne Park and AAMI Park.

Where can I buy Melbourne concert tickets?
Use the official artist, venue or promoter page to reach the authorised seller. Depending on the event, the seller may be Ticketek, Ticketmaster, AXS or Moshtix.

Will more 2027 Melbourne concerts be announced?
Yes. The 2027 calendar is still at an early stage and more tour dates are expected to be announced through the rest of 2026 and during 2027.

Update policy: This page is revised as major Melbourne concert dates are announced, added, moved or cancelled. Always complete a final check with the official event page before paying for tickets, transport or accommodation.