Following overwhelming demand from presale, Olivia Dean has announced new arena shows in Melbourne and Sydney as part of her The Art of Loving tour for October 2026. These additions mean Australian audiences now have an extra chance to see her, joining previously confirmed dates.
The tour celebrates Dean’s forthcoming second album The Art of Loving, due for release on 26 September via Universal. The record extends the diaristic tone of her 2023 debut Messy, which earned her a Mercury Prize shortlist, three BRIT nominations, and the lead single slot for the latest Bridget Jones film. The new record turns its gaze inward, exploring friendship, self-trust and the everyday textures of love. Recent singles “Man I Need” and “Nice To Each Other” reflect that inward shift, spotlighting her ability to capture an everyday vulnerability without oversharing.
Of the upcoming release, Dean said:
“I think there’s a whole spectrum of how you can have relationships with people in your life and still make them really meaningful and honest. But that’s a new thing for me, to be honest.”
The tour is still in the presale stages, but demand is already high, meaning two new dates have just been added: Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena on October 5th and Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena on October 10th. VISA cardholder presale is on now (access it HERE), and Handsome Tours presale kicks off tomorrow, Tuesday 16th September (sign up HERE). General sale will kick off from 11am local time on Wednesday 17 September via Handsome Tours.
Olivia Dean The Art of Loving 2026 Tour
Aussie dates as follows:
Mon 5 Oct — Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne/Naarm [NEW SHOW]
Tue 6 Oct — Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne/Naarm [SELLING FAST]
Fri 9 Oct — Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney/Wangal [SELLING FAST]
Sat 10 Oct — Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney/Wangal [NEW SHOW]
Tue 13 Oct — Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane/Meanjin [SELLING FAST]
Image Credit: Olivia Dean/Handsome Tours
