Laufey Announces First-Ever Australia Tour Following Grammy Win
Laufey Announces First-Ever Australia Tour Following Grammy Win...
Icelandic-Chinese jazz sensation Laufey has announced her debut Australia tour, set for June 2026. The news comes just weeks after her Grammy win for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album, fueling excitement among her rapidly growing global fanbase.
The 22-year-old singer-songwriter will perform in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane during the two-week tour. Tickets go on sale March 10 through Frontier Touring, with presales beginning March 7 for registered fans.
This marks Laufey's first major tour since her breakout 2025 album "Bewitched" topped charts worldwide. The Australia dates follow sold-out shows across North America and Europe, where her modern take on jazz standards has attracted a Gen Z audience.
The tour announcement is trending in the U.S. today as American fans speculate about potential new North American dates. Many are hoping the Australia leg signals more international touring plans after her Grammy success.
Laufey's management confirmed the singer will perform with a full orchestra at all Australian venues. The production mirrors her acclaimed NPR Tiny Desk concert, which has amassed 18 million YouTube views since its 2025 release.
Australian jazz festivals had been courting Laufey since her 2024 Coachella performance went viral. Her team chose standalone shows to accommodate demand, with arena-sized venues reportedly under consideration if initial dates sell out quickly.
The tour coincides with Australia's winter concert season, when international artists often visit to avoid northern hemisphere summer festival conflicts. Laufey will be joined by her regular band, including percussionist brother Junia Lin.
Fans in multiple time zones crashed Laufey's website this morning when the tour was announced. The singer responded on Instagram Stories, writing "More news coming soon" with a winking emoji, fueling speculation about additional tour legs.
Music industry analysts note Laufey's Australia tour represents a strategic expansion into English-speaking markets beyond her U.S. and UK strongholds. Her Spotify streams in Australia grew 240% year-over-year following the Grammy win.
American fans have taken to social media to request tour stops in Asia and additional North American cities. Laufey's team has not confirmed further dates, but sources say additional 2026 touring plans will be announced this spring.
