Suzanne Vega Announces ‘Flying With Angels’ 2026 Australian and New Zealand Tour

The acclaimed singer will perform tracks from acros her 40 year career.

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Award-winning folk singer Suzanne Vega makes her long-awaited Australian and New Zealand return in 2026.

The accomplished performer is touring in support of her latest album Flying With Angels, Vega’s first full-length project since 2020’s An Evening of New York Songs and Stories and first album of original material since 2014's Tales from the Realm of the Queen of Pentacles.

Vega will perform a career-spanning set, including renditions of classic tracks like ‘Tom’s Diner’, ‘Luka’, ‘Marlene On The Wall’ and many more, alongside songs from her new album Flying with Angels. She will be joined on stage by her longtime guitarist, Gerry Leonard (of David Bowie's band), and cellist Stephanie Winters. 

Touching down in New Zealand first, Vega has shows lined up at Wellington’s St James Theatre on Sunday 6 September, Christchurch’s James Hay Theatre on Wednesday 9 September and Auckland’s Town Hall on Thursday 10 September.

The Grammy Award winner then crosses the Tasman for eight shows across Australia, starting in Brisbane at Fortitude Music Hall on Saturday 12 September. Vega then performs at the Playhouse Theatre in Caloundra on Sunday 13 September, Twin Towns in Tweed Heads on Wednesday 16 September, Sydney Opera House in Sydney on Friday 18 September, Llewellyn Hall in Canberra on Sunday 20 September, Hamer Hall in Melbourne on Tuesday 22 September and Thebarton Theatre in Adelaide on Thursday 24 September, before the final show of tour at Perth’s Regal Theatre on Saturday 26 September.

Pre-sale begins at 10am AEST on Wednesday 29 October, with general on-sale taking place at 10am AEST on Thursday 30 October. Ticketing information is available via davidroywilliams.com.

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One of the greatest songwriters of her generation, Suzanne Vega helped lead the folk revival of the early ‘80s. With just her voice and guitar, she got her start performing in Greenwich Village clubs before the release of her self-titled debut album turned her into a worldwide star.

The 1985 album was a critical and commercial smash and produced the hit single ‘Marlene on the Wall’. Known for her masterful storytelling, Vega’s sophomore album Solitude Standing was even bigger and spawned her most successful single, ‘Luka’.

Vega has gone on to release ten albums across her 40 year career, including this year’s Flying with Angels, with Rolling Stone calling it one of the best albums of 2025 and Stereogum observing, “Veteran Alt-rocker Suzanne Vega is still making great music... It's not an exaggeration to call her a straight-up legend.”

Last in the country back in 2018, Vega’s upcoming tour is sure to sell out, so be sure to grab your tickets as soon as they go on sale.

Catch Suzanne Vega performing at Thebarton Theatre on Thursday 24 September. Ticketing information is available via davidroywilliams.com.

Suzanne Vega Flying With Angels 2026 Australian and New Zealand Tour Dates

Sunday 6 September – St James Theatre, Wellington NZ

Wednesday 9 September – James Hay Theatre,  Christchurch NZ

Thursday 10 September – Town Hall, Auckland NZ

Saturday 12 September – Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane

Sunday 13 September – Playhouse Theatre, The Events Centre,  Caloundra

Wednesday 16 September – Twin Towns, Tweed Heads

Friday 18 September –  Sydney Opera House, Sydney

Sunday 20 September – Llewellyn Hall, Canberra

Tuesday 22 September – Hamer Hall, Melbourne

Thursday 24 September – Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide

Saturday 26 September – Regal Theatre, Perth

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