The US pop provocateur returns to Australian and New Zealand shores in September 2026.
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American creative Ashnikko returns to Australian and New Zealand shores in 2026 in support of her forthcoming sophomore album, Smoochies.
Presented by MG Live and Frontier Touring, the bubblegum pop starlet’s tour will see her perform songs from her upcoming record Smoochies alongside tracks from her hit debut album, Weedkiller.
The tour begins in Auckland, New Zealand, at the Auckland Town Hall on Wednesday 16 September. Ashnikko then heads to Australia for five dates at Sydney’s Enmore Theatre on Saturday 19 September, Melbourne’s Forum on Wednesday 23 September, Brisbane’s Fortitude Music Hall on Friday 25 September, Adelaide’s Hindley Street Music Hall on Sunday 27 September and finally, Perth’s Metro City on Tuesday 29 September.
Frontier Member pre-sale commences Wednesday 17 September at 10am AEST. Fans can register their interest here. General on sale begins Friday 19 September at 10am AEST via frontiertouring.com.
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Gaining viral fame in 2019 with her surprise single ‘Stupid’ featuring Yung Baby Tate, Ashnikko quickly became a universal superstar and has garnered over 3.9 billion global streams and more than 700 million video views.
Dropping the mixtape Demidevil in 2021, which featured the singles ‘Daisy’ and ‘Slumber Party’, Asknikko released her debut studio album, Weedkiller, in 2023.
The album received stellar reviews, with Melomaniacs calling Weedkiller, “Stimulating, refreshingly direct, and cheeky: In a way, her shows feel like self-care.”
Since the release of Weedkiller, Ashnikko has spent the past 18 months touring the globe, performing at iconic venues including Red Rocks Amphitheatre and festivals such as Reading & Leeds, Bonnaroo and NOS Alive.
After Aussie fans got a taste of what to expect from Ashnikko when she opened for Billie Eilish earlier this year, her upcoming 2026 tour is sure to sell out fast with fans wanting to experience Ashnikko’s breathtaking live performance.
Catch Ashnikko at Hindley Street Music Hall on Sunday 27 September. For ticketing info, visit frontiertouring.com.
Ashnikko Smoochies 2026 Australian & New Zealand Tour Dates
Wednesday 16 September – Auckland Town Hall, Auckland, NZ
Saturday 19 September – Enmore Theatre, Sydney, NSW
Wednesday 23 September – Forum, Melbourne, VIC
Friday 25 September – The Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane, QLD
Sunday 27 September – Hindley Street Music Hall, Adelaide, SA
Tuesday 29 September – Metro City, Perth, WA
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