Jazz Supergroup AZIZA Announces Australian Tour 2026

Catch the compelling quartet at Her Majesty’s Theatre in October.

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Internationally acclaimed jazz supergroup AZIZA will make their Adelaide debut as part of their upcoming Australian tour this

The quartet, which is made up of legendary bassist Dave Holland, acclaimed saxophonist Chris Potter, visionary guitarist Lionel Loueke and powerhouse drummer Eric Harland, are celebrating the 10th anniversary of their self-titled album.

Jazz fans can expect a dazzling evening of music from the four influential artists who have collectively performed alongside the likes of Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, Wayne Shorter, Pat Metheny, Joe Henderson, Charles Lloyd and John Scofield.

AZIZA’s Australian tour begins in Melbourne as part of the Melbourne International Jazz Festival at Hamer Hall on Sunday 25 October. The quartet then play Sydney’s City Recital Hall on Wednesday 28 October, followed by Her Majesty’s Theatre on Thursday 29 October, with the tour wrapping up in Perth at Her Majesty’s Theatre for the Perth International Jazz Festival on Sunday 1 November.

Tickets for all shows are on sale now.

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All four members of AZIZA have had an impact on the world of jazz, with Holland having been Miles Davis’ bassist for many years, legendary saxophonist Potter known for his collaborations with the likes of Herbie Hancock, Pat Metheny, Steely Dan and John Scofield, guitarist Loueke being Herbie Hancock’s main man and multi-Grammy-nominated drummer Harland one of the most sought-after stickmen on the planet.

Adelaide Festival Centre Director of Programming Alexandra Sinclair said of this tour, “AZIZA brings together four of the most influential voices in contemporary jazz. Each member has enjoyed an extraordinary career in their own right, but when they perform together, there's a rare musical chemistry that has captivated audiences around the world. We're thrilled to welcome AZIZA to Adelaide for the first time and give South Australian audiences the opportunity to experience this extraordinary ensemble live.” 

Catch AZIZA performing at Her Majesty’s Theatre on Thursday 29 October. Tickets on sale now via adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au.

AZIZA Australian Tour 2026

Sunday 25 October – Hamer Hall, Melbourne, VIC

Wednesday 28 October – City Recital Hall, Sydney, NSW

Thursday 29 October – Her Majesty's Theatre, Adelaide, SA

Sunday 1 November – His Majesty's Theatre, Perth, WA

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