The Kid LAROI, Peggy Gou and More Headline AO Live 2026 Concert Series

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Written By Tobias Handke
 

Spacey Jane and The Veronicas are also performing at this year’s tournament.

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The AO Live 2026 lineup has been unveiled, with Aussie rap favourite The Kid LAROI taking centre stage during the exclusive concert series.

Presented by the Australian Open and Untitled Group, AO Live 2026 has expanded to five nights, with both local and international artists performing at Melbourne’s John Cain Arena between January 28 and February 1.

Headlining the first night of AO Live 2026 is rapping sensation The Kid LAROI, who will take to the stage on Wednesday 28 January. The following night sees indie rockers Spacey Jane performing on Thursday 29 January, followed by pop princesses The Veronicas and New York pop duo Soffi Tukker on Friday 30 January.

The performers locked in for Saturday 30 January have yet to be named, so expect something special, with international DJ superstar Peggy Gou closing the tournament on Sunday 1 February.

This year’s AO Live was a massive success, with Benson Boone, Kaytranada, Kesha and Armand Van Helden performing to thousands of fans rocking out at John Cain Arena.

Tickets to AO Live 2026 go on sale at 12pm AEST on Tuesday 7 October via ticketmaster.com.au.

 

AO Live 2026 Dates

Wednesday 28 January 28 (5pm-9pm AEDT)
The Kid LAROI + special guests

Thursday 29 January (5pm-9pm AEDT)
Spacey Jane + special guests

Friday 30 January (5pm-9pm AEDT)
The Veronicas, Sofi Tukker + special guests

Saturday 31 January (2pm-7pm AEDT)
TBA

Sunday 1 February (2pm-7pm AEDT)
Peggy Gou + special guests

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