The support act for Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds’ long-awaited return to Australia and New Zealand has been confirmed. New Zealand singer-songwriter Aldous Harding will open all shows on the band’s 2026 ‘Wild God Tour’ across the region. This major tour, their first there since 2017, will see the band perform in large outdoor parks and arenas starting in January. The news came with an update that the Saturday, January 31st show in Melbourne has already sold out.
Who Is Tour Support Act Aldous Harding?
Aldous Harding is a celebrated indie folk artist from New Zealand known for her striking and emotionally direct music. Her career began to rise after the release of her self-titled debut album in 2015, which drew comparisons to artists like Kate Bush for its unique style. She has since released several other albums, including ‘Party’ (2017), ‘Designer’ (2019), and ‘Warm Chris’ (2022), often collaborating with noted producer John Parish.
Her 2019 single “The Barrel” won the APRA Silver Scroll award, one of New Zealand’s top music honors. Her most recent album, Warm Chris, reached number one on the New Zealand Albums Chart. Critics and fans describe her live performances as captivating and intimate, making her a fitting choice to set the stage for Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds.
Complete 2026 Australia and New Zealand Tour Dates
The ‘Wild God Tour’ will visit five Australian cities and Wellington, New Zealand over three weeks. The band will play a mix of iconic outdoor spaces and major indoor venues. The full schedule for the region is:
- Saturday, January 17, 2026: Fremantle Park, Perth, WA
- Tuesday, January 20, 2026: Adelaide Entertainment Centre, Adelaide, SA
- Friday, January 23, 2026: The Domain, Sydney, NSW
- Saturday, January 24, 2026: The Domain, Sydney, NSW
- Tuesday, January 27, 2026: RNA Showgrounds, Brisbane, QLD
- Friday, January 30, 2026: Alexandra Gardens, Melbourne, VIC
- Saturday, January 31, 2026: Alexandra Gardens, Melbourne, VIC (SOLD OUT)
- Sunday, February 1, 2026: Alexandra Gardens, Melbourne, VIC
- Thursday, February 5, 2026: TSB Arena, Wellington, NZ
- Friday, February 6, 2026: TSB Arena, Wellington, NZ
Tickets for all available shows are on sale now through the official Nick Cave website.
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What to Expect from ‘The Wild God Tour’ Show
This tour supports the band’s 18th studio album, ‘Wild God’, which was released in September 2024. The album debuted at number 2 on the ARIA Chart in Australia and number 5 on the UK Albums Chart. Fans can expect a lengthy performance featuring new music alongside classic songs from the band’s forty-year history.
Reports from the tour’s earlier legs in the UK, Europe, and North America throughout 2024 and 2025 praise the production’s scale and power. The show is noted for running over two and a half hours. Nick Cave shared his excitement about returning, stating:
“I can’t wait to get to Australia and New Zealand with The Bad Seeds and to bring you our epic Wild God show. It’s been a long time coming, and I’ve missed both Australia and New Zealand very much. It will be a wild and mighty joy.”
Following the Australasian dates, Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds will continue ‘The Wild God Tour’ with an extensive series of festival and headline shows across the UK and Europe from June through August 2026. This includes a headline performance at the famous Rock en Seine festival in Paris.
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