MELBOURNE, 27 February 2026 – Kevin Parker’s psychedelic powerhouse, Tame Impala, has officially confirmed a return to Melbourne as part of the massive “Deadbeat” Australian tour. Following the acclaimed release of his fifth studio album, Deadbeat, Parker will bring his immersive live production to Rod Laver Arena this October.
Deadbeat Tour: Melbourne Dates and Venue
Due to overwhelming demand following the initial tour announcement three days ago, a second Melbourne date has already been added to the schedule. Tame Impala will now perform two consecutive nights at Rod Laver Arena. The tour marks Parker’s first local headline run of the Deadbeat era, featuring special guest Ninajirachi as the opening act for all shows.
The Melbourne leg of the tour is scheduled for:
- Wednesday, 14 October 2026 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
- Friday, 16 October 2026 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne (Newly Added)
Tame Impala Discography and History
Since the project’s inception, Tame Impala has evolved from a Perth-based psych-rock outfit into a global electronic-pop phenomenon. Kevin Parker remains the sole architect in the studio, writing and recording all material before translating the works into a “many-limbed live psych beast” for the stage.
| Album Title | Release Year | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| Innerspeaker | 2010 | Debut album; bluesy, guitar-heavy psychedelia. |
| Lonerism | 2012 | Critically acclaimed follow-up; featured “Elephant”. |
| Currents | 2015 | Shift toward synth-pop; won ARIA Album of the Year. |
| The Slow Rush | 2020 | Explored themes of time and disco-infused rhythms. |
| Deadbeat | 2025 | Fifth studio album; won Parker his first Grammy in 2025. |
Ticket Information
Tickets for the Melbourne shows are being handled via Frontier Touring and Ticketek. Fans are encouraged to access the Frontier Member presales to secure spots before general public allocations are exhausted. Given that the second Melbourne date was added only 15 hours ago due to rapid sell-outs, industry experts suggest that remaining tickets will be highly contested.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the supporting act for the Melbourne shows?
Australian electronic producer Ninajirachi has been confirmed as the special guest for the entire Deadbeat Australian tour, including both Melbourne dates.
When did Tame Impala last perform in Melbourne?
While Kevin Parker performed a DJ set in Melbourne in late 2025 as a guest for the French duo Justice, the October 2026 dates represent his first full Tame Impala headline arena shows in the city since the Slow Rush era.
What awards has Kevin Parker won recently?
In addition to his previous ARIA wins for Producer of the Year and Engineer of the Year, Kevin Parker’s 2025 album Deadbeat earned him significant critical acclaim and his first Grammy Award during the 2025 ceremony.