11 Feb 2026, 3.00 PM
Swedish pop stars Robyn and Zara Larsson, along with several other fantastic Swedish bands, have announced tours Down Under this year. The information below is listed in chronological order.
Known for their innovative approach to progressive metal, Danish-Swedish band VOLA continues to captivate audiences with their blend of intense rhythmic complexity and poignant lyrical narratives. They are touring Australia for the first time in February 2026 as part of their ‘Friend of a Phantom’ world tour.
The band will perform in five cities, featuring a blend of heavy riffs and electronic, atmospheric soundscapes. More information about dates and tickets here.
Swedish Grammy‑nominated trio Northern Resonance is a Scandinavian string ensemble redefining Nordic folk music and expanding it into a bold new soundscape.
They bring their unique and rarely tested combination of viola d’amore, hardanger fiddle, and nyckelharpa to eight different Australian cities, including Canberra, letting traditional Scandinavian melodies merge with explosive rhythms and rich, chamber‑like arrangements that push folk music in an exciting new direction.
For more information about their performances and tickets, please click here.
Named after a Swedish wildflower known for its far‑spreading roots, the award‑winning Åkervinda brings together four exceptional jazz vocalists - Lise Kroner, Iris Bergcrantz, Linda Bergström, and Agnes Åhlund - united by a deep love of Nordic folk traditions.
Their performances will take place at the Perth Festival (26 Feb), in Sydney (1 March) as part of the Sydney Opera House Utzon Music Program 2026, at the Melbourne Recital Centre (4 March) and at WOMADelaide (6-9 March).
Following their scene-stealing performances at 2024's Glam Fest in Melbourne and Sydney, the band will hit Brisbane (9 April), Melbourne (11 April) and Sydney (12 April) armed with their acclaimed new album ‘Welcome To The Future’ and nearly two decades of melodic hard rock anthems that have established them as one of Europe's premier rock exports.
Click here for more information about their dates and performances.
Evergrey’s long‑awaited return to Australia marks an exciting milestone in the band’s career, with their 2026 tour promising an unforgettable experience for fans across the country.
The tour will showcase the band’s signature dynamic energy, featuring new material alongside their most beloved classics. Evergrey will perform in Perth, Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane between late April and early May.
Details about concert dates and ticket information can be found here.
Swedish masters of dark melody Katatonia return to Australia and New Zealand in 2026, bringing their haunting new album ‘Nightmares as Extensions of the Waking State’ to life on stage, alongside landmark tracks from their extensive and acclaimed catalogue.
Fans in Auckland, Brisbane, Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth can look forward to an unforgettable series of shows in October 2026. Further information about dates and tickets can be found here.
After more than a decade since her last visit, Swedish pop sensation Zara Larsson is bringing her ‘Midnight Sun’ tour Down Under this October.
The chart‑topping superstar will kick off the Australian leg in Brisbane (14 October), before heading to Sydney (15 October), Melbourne (17 October), Adelaide (18 October), and wrapping up in Perth (20 October).
Full tour and ticket information can be found here.
Another iconic Swedish artist is heading back to Australia: Robyn will return in November for her first series of shows in fourteen years.
She will perform songs from her highly anticipated upcoming album Sexistential, with two major dates scheduled in Sydney (21 November) and Melbourne (24 November).
According to Rolling Stone, these concerts are expected to be among the biggest of her career. More information about ticket sales can be found here.
