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Post Malone has announced his biggest Australian and New Zealand stadium tour to date, with 12 dates across October and November 2026. The **BIG ASS World Tour** marks his first major headline run in the region since 2023, featuring special guest Don Toliver. Tickets go on sale May 28, 2026.
🔥 Quick Facts
- 12 stadium dates spanning Australia and New Zealand in October-November 2026
- Melbourne kicks off October 9 at Marvel Stadium, with Sydney’s ENGIE Stadium on October 15
- Auckland headline show October 21 at Go Media Stadium
- General ticket sales begin May 28, 2026 on Ticketmaster AU/NZ and Live Nation
- Don Toliver confirmed as special guest across all markets
Australia’s Biggest Stadium Tour Returns
Post Malone first brought his music to Australian audiences in 2019 at the Spark Arena in Auckland, and returned for arena dates in 2023 that sold out across major cities. This 2026 stadium tour represents a significant escalation—moving from arena-scale venues to dedicated stadiums holding 40,000+ capacity. The multi-platinum artist has earned this trajectory through consistent chart dominance and sold-out North American runs.
Post Malone’s strategy of returning to territories with tested markets mirrors successful patterns from previous Australia announcements this year. His commitment to the Pacific region demonstrates confidence in fan loyalty and regional demand for stadium-scale productions.
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Complete Tour Schedule and Venue Details
The BIG ASS World Tour confirms seven Australian dates: Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium (October 9), Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium (October 12), and Sydney’s ENGIE Stadium (October 15) anchor the eastern seaboard. Additional regional dates include Perth’s RAC Arena (October 18), Adelaide’s AEC Arena (date TBA), and Newcastle’s ECC Stadiums (October 18 or 19). The tour extends to New Zealand with Auckland’s Go Media Stadium (October 21) as the confirmed headline show.
This geographic distribution reflects stadium infrastructure availability and population centers. Marvel Stadium and Suncorp Stadium typically host international stadium tours and major sporting events, positioning them as appropriate venues for Post Malone’s production scale. The 10-day sprint across Oceania requires efficient logistics, mirroring tour structures his team has executed globally.
Global Context and Tour Trajectory
The 2026 announcement builds on Post Malone’s BIG ASS Stadium Tour Part 2, which concluded in July 2025 across North America with Jelly Roll as supporting act. The Australia/New Zealand dates represent an international expansion of this stadium format, part of a broader world tour cycle. Post Malone’s tour strategy—starting with North American stadium dates, moving to international markets—follows industry standard practice for maximizing revenue and tour longevity.
| Tour Market | Venue Type | Capacity Range | Confirmed Dates |
| Australia (Eastern) | Stadium | 40,000+ | Oct 9-18, 2026 |
| Australia (Regional) | Arena/Stadium | 15,000-45,000 | TBA October |
| New Zealand | Stadium | 40,000+ | Oct 21, 2026 |
| Special Guest | All Markets | TBA | Don Toliver |
The inclusion of Don Toliver across all markets provides consistent programming. Toliver, who has supported Post Malone’s stadium tours previously, brings established fan appeal and thematic cohesion to setlists.
“Post Malone makes his return to Australia and New Zealand with The BIG ASS World Tour—his biggest headline shows down under to date. Off the back of multiple diamond-certified hits and a 2023 run that sold out arenas across AU/NZ, this tour represents his largest scale production in the region.”
— Ticketmaster Australia Official Listing, Tour Attribution
Ticket Access and Presale Structure
General sale begins May 28, 2026, across Ticketmaster Australia, Ticketmaster New Zealand, and Live Nation platforms. Most Australian venues implement presale windows: Westpac cardholders access reserved tickets first, followed by Live Nation member presales and venue subscriber early access. This tiered presale approach is standard for stadium tours in both markets, conditioning high-demand inventory for established patrons before general public release.
Ticket pricing TBA at presale. Historical Post Malone stadium dates in North America 2025-2026 averaged $339 USD per ticket across price tiers. Australian and New Zealand pricing typically reflects currency conversion with regional markups—expect mid-range seats in AUD $150-350 and premium seating in AUD $400+ range, with exact figures announced closer to sale date.
What This Tour Means for Post Malone’s Career Arc
The 2026 Australia/NZ stadium tour consolidates Post Malone’s trajectory from arena artist to arena-stadium hybrid performer. His sixth studio album, F-1 Trillion (2024), delivered two consecutive chart-toppers—a rare achievement even among veteran acts—establishing commercial momentum sufficient to justify 40,000-capacity venues. The timing capitalizes on album cycle strength and global touring demand that persists nearly 2 years post-release.
From a touring economics perspective, stadium dates generate 3-5x the per-show revenue of arena equivalents. Post Malone’s willingness to commit 12 dates to Australia and New Zealand—regions representing roughly 1-2% of global concert revenue—indicates deep confidence in regional market maturity and his brand equity as an established headliner.
History suggests ticket availability will move quickly. His 2023 Australian arena run sold out within days. Stadium capacity offers more inventory, but presale allocation reduces true general availability potentially to 20-30% of total supply depending on venue contracts and presale commitments.
Will Regional Australia Get Additional Dates?
Tour announcements often include “more dates TBA” language, particularly for regional markets. Perth, Adelaide, and Newcastle have been confirmed with dates, but Brisbane, Gold Coast, and Sunshine Coast remain TBA for potential festival appearances or secondary shows. Post Malone’s previous Australian visits included festival slots at Splendour in the Grass and dedicated Melbourne/Sydney arena shows—suggesting a hybrid model combining stadium headline dates with festival placements.
The Strummingbird Festival (held regionally) has historically hosted international acts during northern Australian winter months. Post Malone’s October Australian dates conclude before typical festival seasons spike, leaving room for additional announcements through June-August 2026.
Sources
- Official Post Malone Tour Portal – postmalone.com/shows tour announcement
- Ticketmaster Australia – Verified tour dates and venue partnerships
- Rolling Stone Australia – Tour context and industry analysis
- Live Nation – Global tour logistics and presale framework
- NZ Herald – Auckland confirmation and regional details
