Alright, Aussie and Kiwi music fans, it’s happening. One Republic is finally making its way back to the Southern Hemisphere, and the buzz is very real. The GRAMMY-nominated pop-rock band just announced their Sweet Escape Tour, and after three years away, they’re set to hit arenas and festival stages across Australia and New Zealand in February 2026.
Yeah, it’s been a minute. Their last visit was in 2023, so this return feels special, like a full-circle moment for fans who’ve been spinning their records and waiting (somewhat impatiently) for the next chance to belt out Counting Stars live in a crowd.
One Republic, Sweet Escape Tour Setlist to Blend Old Hits and New Anthems
Leading the charge, as always, is frontman Ryan Tedder, the man behind so many of the songs you’ve probably cried to, danced to, or added to your road trip playlist. The tour will feature a fresh batch of tunes from their upcoming 2025 album, Artificial Paradise.
Expect to hear tracks like Sink or Swim and Chasing Paradise (the latter featuring Kygo, no less), alongside the iconic hits that put them on the map: Secrets, Apologize, Love Runs Out, and the monster hit I Ain’t Worried, which, fun fact, has racked up over three billion streams.
So, yeah. It’s gonna be a vibe.
Zara Larsson Joins the Party for Her Aussie/NZ Debut
And as if that wasn’t enough to get you refreshing the ticket page, Swedish pop queen Zara Larsson is joining them on the road. This will be her first-ever live tour in Australia and New Zealand, which is honestly wild considering how many radio hits she’s had.
Think Lush Life, Ruin My Life, and Never Forget You (with MNEK). She’ll be bringing her signature energy, a mix of Scandi-pop sweetness and bold, R&B-fused sass, and rumor has it, she’s planning to preview some unreleased tracks from her next album. So, yep, exclusives incoming.
Full Sweet Escape Tour Schedule Across Australia and New Zealand
The Sweet Escape Tour officially kicks off in Auckland on February 4, 2026, before crossing the Tasman for stops in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, the Gold Coast, and more, including appearances at Lookout Festival in both Lake Macquarie and Torquay. It all wraps up with a bang in Perth on February 18.
Here’s the full rundown of dates:
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Wed, Feb 4 – Spark Arena, Auckland
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Fri, Feb 6 – Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney
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Sat, Feb 7 – Lookout Festival, Lake Macquarie
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Wed, Feb 11 – HOTA Outdoors, Gold Coast
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Thu, Feb 12 – Riverstage, Brisbane
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Sat, Feb 14 – Lookout Festival, Torquay
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Sun, Feb 15 – Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne
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Wed, Feb 18 – RAC Arena, Perth
When Can You Snag Tickets?
Mark your calendars: Presale tickets drop Wednesday, May 28, 2025, and general sales open Friday, May 30, at 2 PM local time. You can grab yours via OneRepublic’s official site or through Live Nation Australia and New Zealand.
Just a heads-up, with this being their first visit in three years (and Zara’s first time), these tickets probably won’t last long. If this tour is on your 2026 bucket list, you’ll want to be quick.
Whether you’re a day-one fan or you just got hooked by I Ain’t Worried, this tour’s shaping up to be something pretty special. Big energy, big songs, and a few surprises along the way, what more could you want?
