Perfect Circle to Tour Australia and New Zealand in 2026
A Perfect Circle, an American rock band known for their unique style and energetic live performances, is gearing up for a long-awaited return to Australia and New Zealand. After a lengthy hiatus from the region, the group, founded by guitarist Billy Howerdel and Tool vocalist Maynard James Keenan in 1999, last performed in Australia in 2013 and New Zealand over two decades ago.
Following their successful European tour, announced the previous year as their first headline run since 2018, A Perfect Circle is set to bring their highly anticipated shows to fans in Australia and New Zealand in December 2026. The tour will feature performances at prestigious venues, including The Drive in Adelaide on December 4, Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne on December 6, Riverstage in Brisbane on December 8, TikTok Entertainment Centre in Sydney on December 11, and a final show at Spark Arena in Auckland on December 13.
Accompanying A Perfect Circle on all dates will be Puscifer, a band led by Keenan, featuring collaborators Mat Mitchell and Carina Round. With their recent album, “Normal Isn’t,” taking a departure from their usual surreal themes to offer a more politically charged and introspective perspective, Puscifer promises to deliver a compelling and engaging performance during the upcoming shows.
Tickets for the tour will be available for purchase starting March 20 at 9 AM local time, with exclusive pre-sale opportunities offered in advance. An artist pre-sale will be open from March 17 to March 19, coinciding with a Mastercard pre-sale for Australian cardholders. Further pre-sales by Live Nation and Spotify will follow on March 19.
Over their illustrious career spanning more than 25 years, A Perfect Circle has firmly established themselves as a staple in the alternative rock genre. Their debut album, “Mer de Noms,” released in 2000, set the record for the highest-charting debut rock album at the time. Since then, the band has released three additional studio albums, the latest being “Eat the Elephant” in 2018, which claimed the top spot on the Billboard rock albums chart. A Perfect Circle has been known to captivate audiences at sold-out shows at iconic venues worldwide.
Similarly, Puscifer has garnered acclaim for their theatrical and unpredictable live performances. Through an ever-evolving lineup of collaborators, their latest album showcases their ongoing sonic evolution and thematic exploration. Fans can stay updated on tour information and ticket sales through relevant channels.