Swedish theatrical metal juggernaut Avatar are heading back down under, locking in a 2026 Australian and New Zealand tour after a three year absence that’s clearly been spent sharpening something far more dangerous than nostalgia.
If you caught Avatar last time, you already know this isn’t just another metal show, it’s a full body experience that hits like a fever dream and leaves a mark long after the amps cool off.
Avatar 2026 Australian & New Zealand Tour
Avatar 2026 Australian & New Zealand Tour Dates
- Wednesday, August 26th – Adelaide, Lion Arts Factory
- Friday, August 28th – Melbourne, Northcote Theatre
- Saturday, August 29th – Sydney, Manning Bar
- Sunday, August 30th – Brisbane, Princess Theatre
- Tuesday, September 1st – Auckland, Powerstation
Pre-sale: Friday, March 27th, 9:00am local
General sale: Monday, March 30th, 9:00am local
Find out more and get your tickets here.
High Praise
“Avatar have evolved into one of metal’s most wildly inventive live forces. They orchestrate chaos on stage with a full-blown metal machine at their base. The set is a masterclass in controlled madness. The songs land like hammer blows, each one bigger than the last. An unmissable spectacle from start to finish – what a night!!” – York Calling
“Johannes Eckerstrom is without a doubt one of the greatest frontmen of our time. The flair and theatrics of Alice Cooper crossed with the charisma and vocal ability of Freddy Mercury and Bruce Dickinson, he is a true force of nature to be dealt with on stage” – Everblack Media
“The mark of a great show is that it doesn’t end when the lights come up. It lingers, echoing in your bones, reminding you why live music still matters. Avatar didn’t just play a concert in Silver Spring. They staged a war, a carnival, a ritual and for those lucky enough to be there, it was one hell of a night.” – Park Life DC
A darker chapter begins
This run comes off the back of their tenth studio album, ‘Don’t Go In The Forest’ (released October 31st 2025), which continues Avatar’s knack for blending theatrical absurdity with razor-tight songwriting, If ‘Dance Devil Dance’ proved anything in 2023, it’s that the band’s mix of groove, spectacle, and sheer conviction still cuts through. That record didn’t just chart, it bulldozed its way to the top of the iTunes Rock and Metal charts locally.
Avatar ‘Don’t Go In The Forest’ video
There’s always been a sense that Avatar walk a line between circus and combat, that tension is exactly what makes these shows feel unpredictable, you’re not just watching a band, you’re stepping into whatever twisted world they’ve built for the night.
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