Perimenopop Tour
| Tour by Sophie Ellis-Bextor | |
Promotional poster for the tour | |
| Location | Oceania |
|---|---|
| Associated album | Perimenopop |
| Start date | February 3, 2026 |
| End date | February 13, 2026 |
| Legs | 1 |
| No. of shows | 7 |
| Supporting act | Holiday Sidewinder |
The Perimenopop Tour was a concert tour by English singer-songwriter Sophie Ellis-Bextor, held in February 2026 in support of her album Perimenopop. The tour included headline performances in New Zealand, followed by dates in Australia.[1]
Background
In late 2025, Sophie Ellis-Bextor announced the release of her eighth studio album, Perimenopop, and began performing new material as part of its promotional cycle. In September 2025, Sophie Ellis-Bextor announced a series of headline tour dates across Australia in February 2026, with the Australian leg scheduled to begin at the Forum in Melbourne on 6 February 2026, followed by shows in Sydney, Brisbane and Perth.[2] Around the same time, it was confirmed that Ellis-Bextor would also perform in New Zealand in early February 2026, with shows scheduled at the Waikato Regional Theatre in Hamilton on 3 February and at the James Hay Theatre in Christchurch on 4 February.[3]
The Australian and New Zealand shows were promoted as energetic live performances showcasing Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s disco-pop repertoire and celebrating her Perimenopop album, bringing her glossy dance-floor classics and new material to audiences in the region, and a return to international touring outside Europe and the United Kingdom.[4][5]
Tour dates
| Date | City | Country | Venue | Supporting act | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 February | Christchurch | New Zealand | James Hay Theatre | Ella Monnery[6] | - |
| 4 February | Hamilton | BNZ Theatre | - | ||
| 6 February | Melbourne | Australia | Forum Theatre | Holiday Sidewinder | - |
| 7 February | Sydney | The Roundhouse | - | ||
| 8 February | Carrick | Party in the Paddock[7] | - | 14,000[8] | |
| 10 February | Brisbane | The Tivoli | Holiday Sidewinder | - | |
| 12 February | Perth | Ice Cream Factory | - | - |
References
- ^ Mack, Emmy (September 16, 2025). "Sophie Ellis-Bextor Announces Disco-Powered Australian Tour For 2026".
- ^ "Sophie Ellis-Bextor is Returning to Australia". September 15, 2025.
- ^ "Sophie Ellis-Bextor can't believe it's taken her this long to get back here". RNZ. January 30, 2026.
- ^ "Events: Sophie Ellis-Bextor — Australia 2026". www.untitledgroup.com.au.
- ^ Hayes, Labelle (September 16, 2025). "Sophie Ellis-Bextor Brings the Disco Down Under for 2026 Australian Tour".
- ^ https://www.stuff.co.nz/culture/360934432/review-rediscovering-sophie-ellis-bextor#:~:text=The%20Town%20Hall's%20James%20Hay,a%20soundtrack%20from%20their%20past.
- ^ "CLASS OF 2026 - GALLERY". Party In The Paddock.
- ^ "Festival-goers dance through downpour at Party In The Paddock". February 8, 2026.