K-Pop Is Taking Over Australia - Every K-Pop Tour Coming in 2026 and 2027

Australian K-pop fans, this is your moment.

2026 and 2027 are shaping up to be the biggest years for K-pop in Australia. Ever. From intimate theatre shows to sold-out stadiums, some of the biggest names in the genre are making their way to Australia and New Zealand. Whether you are a longtime fan or just getting into the scene, here is the definitive guide to every K-pop tour heading Down Under across 2026 and 2027.

Complete K-Pop Australia Tour Schedule 2026 and 2027

STAYC | 2026 STAYC Fan Concert Tour: Stay Closer

The six-member group is bringing their bright energy and signature teen fresh sound to Australia for a multi-city fan concert tour. Perth has also been added to the run, making this a three-city Australian visit.

STAYC '[STAY CLOSER] Tour' are available through Ticket Merchant.

MAMAMOO | 2026 World Tour: 4WARD

Renowned as K-pop's vocal powerhouses, MAMAMOO are reuniting for their first-ever headlining shows on Australian soil. If you have never seen them live, this is the one to fix that.

MAMAMOO' '4WARD' Tour tickets are available through Ticket Merchant.

XG | World Tour: The Core

Boundaries-pushing global group XG are bringing their visually striking performances and genre-blending hip-hop sound to major Australian arenas. One of the most exciting live acts in K-pop right now.

XG World Tour 'The Core' tickets are available through Ticket Merchant.

BIGBANG | XX: COSMOS World Tour

This is the one that sent the K-pop world into meltdown. Marking their monumental 20th anniversary and first tour since 2017, BIGBANG are back and Australia is on the map.

For fans who have been waiting nearly a decade for this moment, the announcement of a Sydney stadium show hit differently. BIGBANG are not just a K-pop act. They are one of the genre's founding pillars, and their influence on an entire generation of artists is impossible to overstate. The 2026 tour sees G-Dragon, Taeyang, and Daesung reunite as a group for what promises to be a landmark live event.

One exclusive, one-night-only stadium show in Sydney is all that has been announced for Australia so far. Tickets go on sale this Friday and if the reaction to the announcement is anything to go by, this will sell fast. Very fast.

Presale Information:

• B.Stage Presale: Wednesday 29 July at 10:00 AM

• Frontier Member Presale: Thursday 30 July at 10:00 AM

• General On Sale: Friday 31 July 2026 at 11:00 AM

BIGBANG 'XX: COSMOS World Tour' tickets are available through Ticket Merchant. Do not sleep on this one.

BABYMONSTER | CHOOM World Tour 2026-27 in Oceania

YG Entertainment's powerhouse rookie group make their highly anticipated Australian and New Zealand debut on their first-ever Oceania trek. BABYMONSTER have built an enormous fanbase in a remarkably short time and this debut tour is already one of the most talked-about K-pop events of the year.

BABYMONSTER 'CHOOM World Tour' tickets are available through Ticket Merchant.

BTS | World Tour Arirang in Australia

Saving the biggest for last. BTS are coming to Australia in February 2027 as part of their Arirang World Tour with five massive stadium shows across Melbourne and Sydney. The scale of this is hard to overstate. Three nights at Marvel Stadium and two nights at Accor Stadium from one of the biggest acts the music world has ever seen.

BTS 'Arirang World Tour' tickets are available through Ticket Merchant.

Why 2026 and 2027 Are Historic Years for K-Pop in Australia

A few years ago, having one major K-pop act tour Australia in a year felt like a win. Now we have six. Six acts, dozens of shows, spanning intimate theatre experiences all the way up to stadium spectacles with tens of thousands of fans.

This is not a coincidence. The Australian K-pop fanbase has been growing steadily for years and promoters have taken notice. The community here is passionate, loyal, and increasingly vocal, and the result is a touring calendar that would have seemed unimaginable even five years ago.

From BTS filling Marvel Stadium three nights in a row to BIGBANG filling Accor Stadium and BTS taking over Marvel Stadium, 2026 and 2027 represent a genuine landmark moment for K-pop in this country., 2026 and 2027 represent a genuine landmark moment for K-pop in this country.

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All K-pop Australia and New Zealand tour tickets across every act on this list are available through Ticket Merchant. With demand this high across every show, getting in early is strongly recommended.

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Your K-Pop Australia Tour Questions Answered

What K-pop acts are touring Australia in 2026 and 2027? Confirmed K-pop acts touring Australia include STAYC, MAMAMOO, XG, BIGBANG, and BABYMONSTER across late 2026. BTS follow immediately in February 2027 with five stadium shows across Melbourne and Sydney.

Are BTS touring Australia in 2027? Yes. BTS are performing five stadium shows in Australia for their Arirang World Tour in February 2027. They will play three nights at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne on 10, 12, and 13 February and two nights at Accor Stadium in Sydney on 20 and 21 February 2027.

Is BIGBANG having a concert in Australia? Yes. BIGBANG will play an exclusive one-night-only stadium show on Saturday 31 October 2026 at Accor Stadium in Sydney as part of their XX: COSMOS World Tour. It is their first Australian show since 2017.

Is BIGBANG performing as a full group in Australia? No. BIGBANG are not performing with their original lineup, but they are performing as a reunited group unit. The 2026 tour features the remaining active members G-Dragon, Taeyang, and Daesung.

What songs will BIGBANG perform in Sydney? While the official full setlist is kept secret until the tour kicks off, fans can expect a career-spanning set of massive hits. Promoted tracks include Fantastic Baby, Bang Bang Bang, and Haru Haru.

Is BIGBANG's Sydney show the only Australian date? Yes. The concert at Accor Stadium on Saturday 31 October 2026 is the only Australian date on the entire BIGBANG 2026-2027 World Tour XX: COSMOS. Sydney is the only city hosting the group nationwide.

Has BIGBANG toured Australia before? Yes. BIGBANG made history as the first K-pop group to hold a solo arena tour in Australia during their 2015 MADE World Tour. They performed two sold-out shows in Sydney and one at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne during that landmark run.

Are BABYMONSTER touring Australia? Yes. BABYMONSTER are bringing their CHOOM World Tour to Oceania in December 2026. They will play Spark Arena in Auckland on 8 December, Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne on 11 December, and Afterpay Arena in Sydney on 13 December 2026.

Is MAMAMOO touring Australia in 2026? Yes. MAMAMOO are performing at John Cain Arena in Melbourne on 22 September and TikTok Entertainment Centre in Sydney on 25 September 2026 as part of their 4WARD World Tour.

Are XG touring Australia? Yes. XG are bringing their World Tour The Core to Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne on 12 October and Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney on 14 October 2026.

Where can I buy K-pop Australia tour tickets? Tickets for all K-pop tours in Australia and New Zealand in 2026 and 2027 are available through Ticket Merchant. Head to Ticket Merchant to secure your seats across any of the shows listed above.