# LORDE Alt-Pop Icon Announces New Zealand & Australia Ultrasound World Tour Arena Shows **Tour Announcement** — On Your Markus **Published:** 11 July 2025 **Author:** Markus Hamence **Source:** https://onyourmarkus.au/tour-announcements/lorde-alt-pop-icon-announces-new-zealand-australia-ultrasound-world-tour-arena-shows/ --- **GENERAL ON SALE BEGINS FRIDAY 18 JULY** **​** **​*****VIRGIN***** THE ALBUM DEBUTS #1 ON OFFICIAL AOTEAROA MUSIC CHARTS (NZ) & ARIA ALBUM CHART (AU)** - **Lorde** announces highly anticipated ***Ultrasound World Tour *****New Zealand & Australia** tour dates for **February 2026** - 6-date arena tour plays **Auckland, Christchurch, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne **and** Perth** - American Express presale commences **Tuesday 15 July, 1pm local time** - [Frontier Member](https://prezlymail.com/c/1df3a4e9-b2f4-4cff-b35f-7e2002f5a734/d77326d1/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.frontiertouring.com%2Fsignup) presale commences **Thursday 17 July, 2pm local time **before tickets go on sale **Friday 18 July, 2pm local time ** - Tickets and tour info via: [frontiertouring.com/lorde](https://prezlymail.com/c/1df3a4e9-b2f4-4cff-b35f-7e2002f5a734/53058713/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.frontiertouring.com%2Florde) - ***Virgin*** the album (out now via EMI Music Australia, [here](https://prezlymail.com/c/1df3a4e9-b2f4-4cff-b35f-7e2002f5a734/96e3c851/https%3A%2F%2Femimusicaus.lnk.to%2Fvirgin) / Universal Music NZ, [here](https://prezlymail.com/c/1df3a4e9-b2f4-4cff-b35f-7e2002f5a734/bb446d6a/https%3A%2F%2Florde.lnk.to%2FVirgin)) debuts** #1** in **New Zealand** & **Australia **and features ‘[What Was That](https://prezlymail.com/c/1df3a4e9-b2f4-4cff-b35f-7e2002f5a734/97949402/https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2F1UpoZpMBM9Y%3Fsi%3Ds8slNmZFSEba1DN-)’, ‘[Man Of The Year](https://prezlymail.com/c/1df3a4e9-b2f4-4cff-b35f-7e2002f5a734/18ab3e50/https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2FynrSkSYirB0%3Fsi%3DSLAb9neiX9DOeOX-)’ and ‘[Hammer](https://prezlymail.com/c/1df3a4e9-b2f4-4cff-b35f-7e2002f5a734/25bc1a62/https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2FP7xnBdx70GU)’ ![](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/originals/27051/GEN-RELEASE-2-Virgin-Album-Release.webp) ​**Frontier Touring** is ecstatic to announce global alt-pop icon, **Lorde**, will bring her highly anticipated ***Ultrasound World Tour*** to her home country **New Zealand** and **Australia** in **February 2026!**  The ***Ultrasound World Tour*** will be Lorde’s first New Zealand and Australian shows since 2023’s Solar Power Tour with the tour kicking off in New Zealand at **Spark Arena, Auckland** on **Wednesday 11 February** followed by a show at **Wolfbrook Arena, Christchurch** on **Friday 13 February**. The tour then makes its way to Australia starting on the east coast at **Brisbane Entertainment Centre** on **Monday 16 February, Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney** on **Wednesday 18 February, Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne** on **Saturday 21 February **before heading west for a final show at **RAC Arena, Perth** on **Wednesday 25 February. ​ ​ **  **American Express Card Members **can access presale tickets from **1pm (local time)** on **Tuesday 15 July** via [Amex.com.au/Experiences](https://prezlymail.com/c/1df3a4e9-b2f4-4cff-b35f-7e2002f5a734/563e464a/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.americanexpress.com%2Fen-au%2Fbenefits%2Fentertainment%2Fevents), while [Frontier Members](https://prezlymail.com/c/1df3a4e9-b2f4-4cff-b35f-7e2002f5a734/d77326d1/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.frontiertouring.com%2Fsignup) can access presale tickets from **2pm (local time)** on **Thursday 17 July. **Tickets go on sale to the general public at **2pm (local time)** on **Friday 18 July.** For tour and ticket information visit [frontiertouring.com/lorde](https://prezlymail.com/c/1df3a4e9-b2f4-4cff-b35f-7e2002f5a734/53058713/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.frontiertouring.com%2Florde)  ![](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/originals/27057/Lorde-Press-shot-1-Thistle-Brown-1.webp) Lorde’s global critically acclaimed fourth studio album ***Virgin*** (out now via EMI Music Australia, [here](https://prezlymail.com/c/1df3a4e9-b2f4-4cff-b35f-7e2002f5a734/d85b1545/http%3A%2F%2Femimusicaus.lnk.to%2Fvirgin) / Universal Music New Zealand, [here](https://prezlymail.com/c/1df3a4e9-b2f4-4cff-b35f-7e2002f5a734/bb446d6a/https%3A%2F%2Florde.lnk.to%2FVirgin)) has just made her triumphant return to **#1** on the Aotearoa Music Charts **(NZ),** ARIA Albums Chart** (AU),** the Official Albums Chart **(UK)** and **#2** on the Billboard 200 **(US)**. Co-produced by Lorde, Jim-E Stack and Dan Nigro, *[Virgin](https://prezlymail.com/c/1df3a4e9-b2f4-4cff-b35f-7e2002f5a734/d85b1545/http%3A%2F%2Femimusicaus.lnk.to%2Fvirgin)** *represents a bold sonic evolution that balances maximalist production with her signature lyrical intimacy across 11 tracks, capturing the phosphorescence that has always defined her artistry. *Virgin* features ‘[What Was That](https://prezlymail.com/c/1df3a4e9-b2f4-4cff-b35f-7e2002f5a734/97949402/https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2F1UpoZpMBM9Y%3Fsi%3Ds8slNmZFSEba1DN-)’, ‘[Man Of The Year](https://prezlymail.com/c/1df3a4e9-b2f4-4cff-b35f-7e2002f5a734/18ab3e50/https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2FynrSkSYirB0%3Fsi%3DSLAb9neiX9DOeOX-)’, ‘[Hammer](https://prezlymail.com/c/1df3a4e9-b2f4-4cff-b35f-7e2002f5a734/25bc1a62/https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2FP7xnBdx70GU)’, ‘[Favourite Daughter](https://prezlymail.com/c/1df3a4e9-b2f4-4cff-b35f-7e2002f5a734/103d249b/https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2Fji2fQfwSf4E%3Fsi%3Dq3oqIqm7iIXKB-cQ)’ and ‘[Shapeshifter](https://prezlymail.com/c/1df3a4e9-b2f4-4cff-b35f-7e2002f5a734/f0bae5a1/https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2FBkv-Qn1XM7o%3Fsi%3DV1nr2JQDxMZYO-nY)’. ​  ![](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/originals/27050/LOR26-AUNZ-1920x1080-OSD.jpg.webp) Embarking on her biggest tour to date, the *Ultrasound World Tour* will kick off on September 17 in Austin (TX) and has already sold-out multiple nights at iconic venues including Madison Square Garden (NYC), O2 Arena (London), AFAS Live (Amsterdam) and Barclays Center (Brooklyn, NY).  **About Lorde ** Lorde is a Grammy-winning artist and cultural force, known for her genre-defying sound, introspective lyricism, and striking creative vision. Since her breakthrough with *[Pure Heroine](https://prezlymail.com/c/1df3a4e9-b2f4-4cff-b35f-7e2002f5a734/faebfbfa/https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Falbum%2F0rmhjUgoVa17LZuS8xWQ3v%3Fsi%3DY19v4aCKQFGUV4JKHp7QJQ)* in 2013, she has redefined the contours of modern pop—merging poetic storytelling with minimalist, emotionally resonant production. To date, she has amassed over 18 billion global streams and 18 million album sales worldwide.  In April 2025, she returned with [‘What Was That’](https://prezlymail.com/c/1df3a4e9-b2f4-4cff-b35f-7e2002f5a734/0bde0d33/https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Ftrack%2F7hGCCQkdyF1MX6uk339uBS%3Fsi%3Db744de7bbc2b49c0), her first original release in four years. The single debuted to widespread acclaim and commercial success, hitting #1 on Spotify in the US — her first US #1 on the platform since ‘[Royals](https://prezlymail.com/c/1df3a4e9-b2f4-4cff-b35f-7e2002f5a734/3c10cf49/https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Ftrack%2F2dLLR6qlu5UJ5gk0dKz0h3%3Fsi%3Dac88380b062046a6)’. It also landed at #3 in the UK and #5 globally, reaffirming her place at the forefront of pop music. ​  Lorde released her fourth studio album *[Virgin](https://prezlymail.com/c/1df3a4e9-b2f4-4cff-b35f-7e2002f5a734/f916c638/https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Falbum%2F28bHj2enHkHVFLwuWmkwlQ%3Fsi%3DbBE6drBbQnyExcWrpMJHBQ)* in June 2025, which debuted at #1 in New Zealand, Australia, UK and #2 in the US. *[Virgin](https://prezlymail.com/c/1df3a4e9-b2f4-4cff-b35f-7e2002f5a734/f916c638/https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Falbum%2F28bHj2enHkHVFLwuWmkwlQ%3Fsi%3DbBE6drBbQnyExcWrpMJHBQ)**’s* chart success follows significant global momentum, with release day marking the biggest single day streaming record for Lorde with over 21.5M streams. The album also claimed #1 on the Spotify Global Debut Album Chart, with 5 of the top 10 Spotify Global debut songs coming from* **[Virgin](https://prezlymail.com/c/1df3a4e9-b2f4-4cff-b35f-7e2002f5a734/f916c638/https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Falbum%2F28bHj2enHkHVFLwuWmkwlQ%3Fsi%3DbBE6drBbQnyExcWrpMJHBQ)**. *  Don’t miss Lorde on her *Ultrasound World Tour* live in New Zealand and Australia this coming February! ​ ​  --- **LORDE** **​ULTRASOUND WORLD TOUR**  ​**NEW ZEALAND & AUSTRALIA**  ​**FEBRUARY 2026**  ​Presented by Frontier Touring  --- **AMERICAN EXPRESS CARD MEMBER PRESALE ​ ​ ​ **  ​via** **[Amex.com.au/Experiences](https://prezlymail.com/c/1df3a4e9-b2f4-4cff-b35f-7e2002f5a734/563e464a/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.americanexpress.com%2Fen-au%2Fbenefits%2Fentertainment%2Fevents)  ​Runs 48 hours from: **Tuesday 15 July** **(1pm local time)** to **Thursday 17 July (1pm local time)**  ​*or until pre-sale allocation exhausted ​ ​ * ​ ​  **FRONTIER MEMBER PRESALE **  ​via [frontiertouring.com/lorde](https://prezlymail.com/c/1df3a4e9-b2f4-4cff-b35f-7e2002f5a734/53058713/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.frontiertouring.com%2Florde)  ​Runs 23 hours from: **Thursday 17 July (2pm local time)** ​  ​*or until presale allocation exhausted*  **TICKETS ON SALE** ​Begins: **Friday 18 July (2pm local time)**  --- **ALL SHOWS LICENSED ALL AGES**  --- **Wednesday 11 February**  ​**Spark Arena | Auckland, NZ**  ​Lic All Ages ​  ​[ticketmaster.co.nz](https://prezlymail.com/c/1df3a4e9-b2f4-4cff-b35f-7e2002f5a734/537cd902/https%3A%2F%2Ffrntr.co%2FLorde26Akl)  ​ ​**Friday 13 February**  ​**Wolfbrook Arena | Christchurch, NZ**  ​Lic All Ages ​  ​[ticketmaster.co.nz](https://prezlymail.com/c/1df3a4e9-b2f4-4cff-b35f-7e2002f5a734/c2c952ca/https%3A%2F%2Ffrntr.co%2FLorde26Chc)  ​ ​**Monday 16 February**  ​**Brisbane Entertainment Centre | Brisbane, QLD**  ​Lic All Ages ​  ​[ticketek.com.au](https://prezlymail.com/c/1df3a4e9-b2f4-4cff-b35f-7e2002f5a734/340ad1b7/https%3A%2F%2Ffrntr.co%2FLorde26Bne) **​** **​Wednesday 18 February**  ​**Qudos Bank Arena | Sydney, NSW**  ​Lic All Ages ​  ​[ticketek.com.au](https://prezlymail.com/c/1df3a4e9-b2f4-4cff-b35f-7e2002f5a734/ac8c1ab3/https%3A%2F%2Ffrntr.co%2FLorde26Syd)  ​ ​**Saturday 21 February**  ​**Rod Laver Arena | Melbourne, VIC**  ​Lic All Ages ​  ​[ticketek.com.au](https://prezlymail.com/c/1df3a4e9-b2f4-4cff-b35f-7e2002f5a734/44032747/https%3A%2F%2Ffrntr.co%2FLorde26Mel)  ​ ​**Wednesday 25 February**  ​**Perth Arena | Perth, WA**  ​Lic All Ages ​  ​[ticketek.com.au](https://prezlymail.com/c/1df3a4e9-b2f4-4cff-b35f-7e2002f5a734/d21afae3/https%3A%2F%2Ffrntr.co%2FLorde26Per)  ![](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/originals/27054/LOR26-AUNZ-1080x1350-OSD.webp)