After a couple of years of waiting, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, led by New Zealand-born Ruban Nielson, are officially coming back to Australia. If you’re unfamiliar with this signature sound, get ready for an unreal blend of genre-bending psych-soul and lo-fi elements, backed by an irresistible energy when you see them live in concert. 

No longer new kids on the block, UMO have forged a name for themselves after more than a decade of making music, along with amassing a cult following worldwide. If you’re keen to experience the heady funk grooves and emotional songwriting of this incredible band, make sure to sign up for Unknown Mortal Orchestra tickets right here at Ticket Merchant. We’ll let you know as soon as dates and venues are announced, along with when tickets are available. No matter if you’ve seen them live during their last visit to snag tickets for your first UMO experience, this next chapter promises a fresh setlist and all the psychedelic atmosphere the band are famous for - no doubt it’ll be a tour to remember.

Which Unknown Mortal Orchestra tracks—like Multi-Love, Hunnybee, and So Good at Being in Trouble—are most likely in an Australia setlist?

With a fresh album, IC-02 Bogota, fans can expect to see a whole lot of fresh tracks in this upcoming tour, along with a generous mix of their signature songs. Songs like “Multi-Love,” “Hunnybee,” and “So Good at Being in Trouble” are live staples, and while the setlist is currently until wraps until their UK, European, and American tours kickoff, you can pretty much bet on the fact you’ll get to see these iconic songs live and in person if you get your hands on Unknown Mortal Orchestra tickets. 

How does UMO’s psych-soul sound and extended live jams shape the concert atmosphere?

With such a unique sound, there are a lot of moving parts that add a dynamic flavour to their music when you’re seeing them live. Based on past live performances, you can expect their signature rich, immersive soundscapes, with a few remixes thrown in, along with a laid back and free-spirited approach to performing. 

The band often takes their recorded tracks and stretches them out, adding live-only renditions of extended instrumental loops for a sound you won’t get on Spotify. Their niche psych-soul genre creates a warm, dreamlike atmosphere that audiences are hypnotised by. It’s the unpredictability of their live performances that guarantee no two shows are exactly alike, turning each gig into a unique journey. 

Which albums and eras (e.g., Multi-Love, V) define the current tour narrative and setlist choices?

While their latest album will undoubtedly mark a new chapter - and narrative - during their upcoming tour, there are a few albums and songs that have become a core part of their live performances. 

The Multi-Love era was a dynamic shift into a more experimental kind of sound, with a distinctly brighter feel to it. The track by the same name has amassed millions of streams in the decade since its release, marking a significant sound for the band. Their second most recent record, V, was another defining chapter that saw the band leaning into expansive arrangements and global influences. While the albums were years apart, they’ve helped define the way Unknown Mortal Orchestra perform. 

While it’s up for speculation, there’s no doubt that fans will want to see what this new era brings - so make sure to sign up to the concert waitlist and be the first to get Unknown Mortal Orchestra tickets for their Australian tour. 

Is Unknown Mortal Orchestra expected to tour Australia in 2026, and where can fans find dates and venues?

Yes - along with a tour of the UK, Europe and America, Unknown Mortal Orchestra are going to tour Australia in 2026, most likely in the latter half of the year after they’ve completed their northern hemisphere loop. Official details like venues and dates haven’t dropped just yet, but the best way to stay up to date is to put your name, number, and email in the waitlist here and create an account so you can purchase tickets quickly through Ticket Merchant when we let you know they’re available! 

What notable collaborations or side projects influence UMO’s live performances?

The band’s live performances are perpetually evolving to match their music style and as a reflection of their lived experiences. They’re primarily shaped by Ruban Nielson’s passion for collaboration and musical exploration. Their latest album, IC-02 Bogotá, dives into more experimental jams and has a different sound to the bands previous album V. These projects and collaborations often bleed into the live show, bringing new textures and spontaneity to fan favourite tracks.