Quick Read
- Laufey announced her 2026 ‘A Matter of Time’ arena tour for Australia and New Zealand, scheduled for July 25th to August 12th.
- General ticket sales for the tour begin on Friday, March 13th, 2026.
- The Grammy-winning artist will release ‘A Matter of Time: The Final Hour’, a deluxe album, next month and make her second Coachella appearance.
- Laufey’s album ‘Bewitched’ achieved Spotify’s biggest jazz LP debut and she holds two Grammy Awards.
- She was named one of TIME’s 2025 Women of the Year and received Iceland’s Knight’s Cross of the Order of the Falcon in January 2026.
SYDNEY (Azat TV) – Icelandic singer-songwriter Laufey, celebrated for her distinctive jazz-infused pop, is set to embark on her largest Australian and New Zealand tour to date, bringing her ‘A Matter of Time’ tour to arena stages across both nations this July and August. The announcement, made on March 4, 2026, underscores the rapid ascent of an artist who has skillfully blended classical composition, jazz standards, and modern songwriting to captivate a global audience.
The tour, which marks Laufey’s third visit to the region, is scheduled to begin on July 25th at Perth’s RAC Arena. Subsequent stops include Adelaide (July 28th), Melbourne (July 30th), Brisbane (August 3rd), and Sydney (August 7th), before concluding at Auckland’s Spark Arena on August 12th. Tickets for the highly anticipated shows will go on general sale from 2 PM local time on Friday, March 13th, with presales for Visa cardholders and Frontier members commencing earlier in the week.
Laufey’s Ascendant Career and Unique Sound
Born Laufey Lín Bing Jónsdóttir in Reykjavík in 1999, the 26-year-old artist has cultivated a sound that appeals across generations. Her musical foundation is deeply rooted in her family’s classical background; her mother is a classical violinist, and her late grandfather, Lin Yaoji, was a renowned violin pedagogue. By age 15, Laufey was performing as a cello soloist with the Iceland Symphony Orchestra, later honing her craft at Berklee College of Music on a presidential scholarship.
Laufey’s recording career accelerated swiftly, introducing her unique blend of virtuosic songs of love and self-discovery. Her 2021 EP, ‘Typical Of Me’, set the stage for her 2022 debut album, ‘Everything I Know About Love’, which explored coming-of-age themes. Her 2023 album, ‘Bewitched’, delved into young love, earning her a Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards. This success was followed by a second Grammy Award in 2025 for her album ‘A Matter of Time’, solidifying her position as a commercially potent force in contemporary traditional pop, as reported by Noise11.com.
‘A Matter of Time’ Tour and Upcoming Releases
The ‘A Matter of Time’ tour is part of a larger global itinerary that commenced in the United States in September 2025 and continues through Europe before reaching Australia and New Zealand. The transition to arena venues for the Australian and New Zealand leg signifies a new chapter for Laufey, whose previous shows in 2024 quickly sold out. Her command of orchestration, along with her fluency on cello, piano, and voice, has positioned her as a defining artist of her era.
Further expanding her musical output, Laufey is set to release ‘A Matter of Time: The Final Hour’, a deluxe version of her acclaimed 2025 record, next month. This release follows a period of significant activity, including her Coachella debut last year, where she performed a surprise set with the LA Philharmonic. She is also slated to make her second appearance at Coachella next month, further showcasing her growing mainstream appeal.
Global Impact and Critical Acclaim
Laufey’s influence extends beyond critical awards and sold-out shows. She has amassed over 4.25 billion global streams and commands a social media audience of 23 million. Her album ‘Bewitched’ achieved the biggest jazz LP debut in Spotify history and reached the Top 20 on the Billboard 200, according to Rolling Stone Australia. Her accolades also include multiple Platinum plaques, a Forbes 30 Under 30 designation, and being named one of TIME’s 2025 Women of the Year.
In January 2026, Laufey received the Knight’s Cross of the Order of the Falcon from the President of Iceland for her significant contributions to music, a testament to her impact on her home country and the global stage. Her ability to blend the sophisticated harmonies of jazz with accessible, heartfelt pop melodies has resonated deeply, particularly with younger listeners who are discovering the genre through streaming platforms.
Laufey’s consistent ability to bridge the gap between traditional jazz and modern pop, coupled with her prolific output and growing global recognition, positions her not merely as a rising star but as a significant innovator shaping the soundscape of contemporary music. Her latest tour and upcoming deluxe album are crucial steps in solidifying her unique artistic legacy and expanding her cross-generational appeal.