Seven years, one line-up shift and two new albums later, Mumford & Sons are louder, looser and more alive than ever, just in time for their 2026 Prizefighter tour Down Under.
After dominating festivals and charts through the 2010s, Mumford & Sons stepped back. Delta arrived in 2018, then the band weathered the pandemic and the 2021 exit of founding member Winston Marshall.
Instead of forcing a quick return, the remaining trio recalibrated. Marcus Mumford explored solo work in 2022 and the band experimented with the Pharrell-produced single ‘Good People’ in 2024. Slowly, a new era took shape.
The Restart
March this year marked Mumford & Sons’ full return with Rushmere, their first album in nearly seven years. Recorded between RCA Studio A in Nashville and Devon, and co-produced with Dave Cobb, Rushmere blends their early anthemic folk energy with the broader sonic palette they’ve explored since Wilder Mind.
The title track reintroduced the band with confidence and purpose, and the album debuted at No.1 in the UK. To re-establish their live presence, they hit small clubs and major venues across the US, UK and Australia, proving they were not returning as a nostalgia act but as a revitalised, road-ready band.
With momentum high, Mumford & Sons announced Prizefighter, arriving February 2026. Produced with Aaron Dessner at Long Pond Studio, it promises a more collaborative, adventurous spirit. Early details hint at appearances from Hozier, Chris Stapleton, Gracie Abrams and Gigi Perez. Marcus Mumford has described the project as his favourite work the band has ever recorded. Lead single ‘Rubber Band Man’ with Hozier showcases a darker, harmony-driven sound that has fans buzzing.
Why The Aussie Tour Matters
When the band arrives in Australia and New Zealand in April and May next year, they’ll be touring at a rare transition point. Rushmere will still feel fresh while Prizefighter will be just over a month old. Their recent arena shows have been described as their strongest in years, leaning into rawer arrangements and stronger vocal performances. Fans can expect a mix of Rushmere highlights, early classics rebuilt for a trio format and at least a few Prizefighter tracks already shaping the new live show.
Mumford & Sons have weathered the backlash, the banjo memes and the lineup changes. Instead of retreating, they’ve returned with two albums in fast succession and a live show that feels newly sharpened. For Australian fans, the 2026 arena run isn’t just another tour. It is the sound of a band entering its second act with clarity, conviction and nothing left to prove.If you ever shouted “it was not your fault but mine” in a festival crowd, this is the moment to see what happens when the band that wrote it grows up and pushes forward with more strength than ever. Tickets available here.
Mumford & Sons Australian Tour Dates
With special guests Folk Bitch Trio
Presented by Secret Sounds and Live Nation
- Friday 24 April – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne (new date)
- Saturday 25 April – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
- Wednesday 29 April – Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney
- Saturday 2 May – Spark Arena, Auckland, NZ
10 Underrated Mumford & Sons Tracks To Spin Before The Shows
- Holland Road – A slow-burn standout from Babel that deserves far more attention.
- Below My Feet – One of their most powerful builds and a guaranteed live emotional hit.
- Ghosts That We Knew – A quiet, hopeful cut that shows the depth behind the big anthems.
- Tompkins Square Park – A moody, guitar-driven opener that helped redefine the band.
- Snake Eyes – A stormy, cinematic moment from Wilder Mind.
- Only Love – A patient, explosive favourite among long-time fans.
- Slip Away – A lush, atmospheric highlight from Delta.
- If I Say – A string-soaked heartbreak track with one of Marcus’ best vocal performances.
- Forever – A standalone 2019 single that captures the band’s evolution between eras.
- Awake My Soul – Overshadowed by the hits, but one of their most enduring early songs.
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