Frontier Touring and MG Live are thrilled to welcome multi-platinum selling global superstar, Khalid, back to Australia and New Zealand for five arena shows as part of his It’s Always Summer Somewhere Tour.  

LA based, multi-platinum certified singer, songwriter, producer and pop visionary Lauv will be special guest on all shows. 

With 50+ billion streams across all partners and seven GRAMMY Award nominations, the Australia and New Zealand dates are an extension of Khalid’s hugely successful North American tour and is now expanding globally. 

Khalid will kick off It’s Always Summer Somewhere Tour in New Zealand playing Spark Arena, Auckland on Tuesday 10 November before heading to Australia performing at Riverstage, Brisbane on Wednesday 11 November then Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney on Friday 13 November, then Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne on Sunday 15 November with a final show at RAC Arena, Perth on Wednesday 18 November. 

Telstra Plus Members (AU) can access presale tickets from Monday 23 March (10am local time) via telstra.com.au/plus/tickets, while the khalidofficial.com and Frontier Member presales commence Thursday 26 March (11am local time) before the general on sale on Friday 27 March (12noon local time). Tickets and tour information via khalidofficial.com and frontiertouring.com/khalid.

The It’s Always Summer Somewhere Tour marks Khalid’s first arena shows in Australia and New Zealand since his Free Spirit Tour in 2019, which saw him perform seven arena dates across the region. In August 2024, Khalid also returned to Australia for two very special shows at the Sydney Opera House, delivering the world-exclusive premiere of his 2024 album Sincere. 

In Australia, Khalid has 44x ARIA accredited singles (Gold or above) including the 11x Platinum 'Young, Dumb & Broke', 11x Platinum 'Silence' with Marshmello, 10x Platinum 'Better', plus 2x ARIA Platinum Albums with American Teen, Free Spirit and 8x Top 5 ARIA Singles. 

On the Official Aotearoa Music Charts, Khalid has 27x Platinum singles (or greater) including the 11x Platinum ‘Young, Dumb & Broke’, ‘Silence’, ‘Better’, ‘Location’ and 9x Top 10 singles (including features). American Teen album is 5x Platinum, Free Spirit 4x Platinum and Suncity is Gold.  

Watch: Khalid – Better (Official Video) 

‘A generation-defining artist whose soulful anthems resonate deeply with fans’ 

– triple j 

‘With captivating music and a genuine connection to the audience, Khalid delivered a performance Sydney won’t forget’ 

– The Plus Ones 

‘The clarity of his voice and his effortless, personable stage presence is nothing short of a delight to behold’ 

– Beat Magazine 

Watch: Khalid – out of body (Official Video)

About Khalid 

Multi-platinum selling global superstar Khalid, who was named one of TIME’s Most Influential People of 2019, has taken the world by storm since his first single, the RIAA-certified diamond ‘Location’ (released right before his high school graduation) exploded onto the scene leading to a major label deal with Right Hand Music Group/RCA Records followed by the release of his debut album, the certified 4x platinum, American Teen. His sophomore album Free Spirit, released to critical acclaim in 2019, was declared a New York Times “Critic’s Pick” and was called “superb” by the Associated Press. The album, which has been certified 2x platinum, debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top 200 and features the GRAMMY-nominated multi-format #1 single ‘Talk’. Khalid, who has been called a “pop prodigy” by Rolling Stone has been streamed globally over 35.6 billion times across all partners, has been nominated for seven GRAMMYS, and has won numerous awards including six Billboard Music Awards, four American Music Awards, two iHeartRadio Music Awards, and an MTV Video Music Award, among others. He was honoured at the 71st Annual BMI Pop Awards with the Champion Award. He’s collaborated with some of music’s biggest stars including his #1 singles ‘Love Lies’ (with Normani) and ‘Eastside’ (with Halsey and Benny Blanco) as well as Alicia Keys, Billie Eilish, Ed Sheeran, and more. 

In 2020, he was named the youngest artist to surpass 15 billion streams on Spotify alone and was named BMI’s Pop Songwriter of the Year. To close out 2021, Khalid released his Scenic Drive (The Tape) which he describes as a companion piece to his 2018 EP Suncity. Khalid and Marshmello teamed up again on their 2022 summer hit ‘Numb,’ making this the artist’s second collaboration following their 6x platinum smash hit ‘SILENCE’ in 2017. In 2023, Khalid was featured on the official soundtrack for Greta Gerwig’s Barbie movie with ‘Silver Platter’ and joined Ed Sheeran in select cities across North America on his “+ – = ÷ x Tour.” His 2024 third album Sincere showcased Khalid’s evolution as an artist and person and explores the all-too-relatable feelings of growing up. 

In October 2025, Khalid released his most recent album After The Sun Goes Down, a 17-track blend of smooth R&B fused with electro-pop, and 80s-inspired synths. Critics describe the project as “vibrant”, “authentic”, and "slinky”. The album produced two hit singles, ‘In Plain Sight’, ‘Nah’ and ‘out of body’. After The Sun Goes Down is considered a major, refreshing, and joyous step in his artistry, ushering in a bold new chapter for Khalid. Simultaneously, Khalid announced his “Always Summer Somewhere Tour”, the 25-date North American tour, kicks off in May 16, 2026, in Las Vegas. 

In November 2025, Khalid was honoured with the “Disruptor” Award from Billboard at the 2025 Live Billboard Music Summit. The award recognizes his impact on the music industry, genre fluidity, and innovative artistry. The same month, Khalid achieved significant chart success in the dance and electronic genre, notably reaching #1 on dance radio charts with ‘Nobody (Make Me Feel)’ alongside Oskar Med K. 

Building on his strong momentum, in February 2026, Khalid released the KYGO and Griffyn collaboration, ‘Save My Love’, producing one of the fastest moving tracks on the 2026 dance charts. 

Watch: Lauv – I Like Me Better [Official Video] 

About Lauv 

A truly groundbreaking force in today’s music world, Lauv embodies both the immense freedom of an independent artist and the hitmaking power of a pop phenomenon. With the arrival of his breakthrough smash ‘I Like Me Better’—a worldwide hit with over 2 billion streams and Certified RIAA Sextuple-Platinum (USA) -- the singer/songwriter/producer/multi-instrumentalist redefined the limits of success for independent artists, paving the way for like-minded creators to pursue stardom on their own terms. Since then, he’s emerged as a global sensation who routinely pulls in massive streaming numbers and headlines arenas all across Asia and Europe, thanks to a passionate fan base who’ve come to rely on his steady output of soul-baring yet immediately catchy pop songs.  

A magnetic performer in any context, Lauv boasts an extensive touring history that includes supporting Ed Sheeran in the US and around the world, as well as headlining legendary global venues and arenas. Not long after making his full-length debut with ~how i'm feeling~ (a gold-certified LP that reached #16 on the Billboard 200 chart and featured hits like the double-Platinum Troye Sivan collaboration ‘i’m so tired…’), he headlined shows in India, China, Taiwan, Mexico, Brazil, and Buenos Aires as his global fan base expanded even further.  Lauv’s music has received praise from outlets such as Rolling Stone, Vogue, V Magazine, PAPER, with Billboard calling him “one of pop’s premier songwriters.”  This year will see him embark on his own new chapter of music that promises to continue his ascent as a global musical force to be reckoned with. Lauv’s single ‘Potential,’ released via AWAL, is an unguarded outpouring to a high-energy backdrop of potent beats and lush guitar work, reaching an anthemic intensity at its gang-vocal-fueled bridge. 

Lauv has just released a six-track EP songs i couldn’t forget, featuring ‘fake it’, ‘mariah’ and ‘ghosts’. 

Don’t miss the highly anticipated return of Khalid with special guest Lauv this November!