Sigur Rós Announce Vivid LIVE Dates + Second Brisbane Show For Australian Orchestral Tour This May

MELBOURNE, AU (March 12, 2025) – Icelandic trio Sigur Rós, known for their pioneering post-rock sound, have announced new shows for their 2025 Orchestral Tour set to arrive in Australia this May.

The additional dates include three nights at Vivid LIVE at Sydney Opera House with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, as well as a second night at Brisbane’s QPAC Concert Hall with the Brisbane Philharmonic Orchestra. The announcement follows new shows being added in Adelaide and Melbourne last month to meet demand after the tour sold out instantly during October’s initial on sale.

Known for their mesmerising live performances, Sigur Rós have performed at major festivals around the world including Coachella, Glastonbury, and Lollapalooza, as well as sold-out shows across the globe. Their performances are celebrated for their emotional intensity and immersive atmosphere.

Sigur Rós’ Australian headline dates have sold out in cities across the country, with the newly announced dates your only chance to catch them in 2025, so jump on tickets quick!

Tickets for Adelaide and Melbourne are on sale now at secretsounds.com. 

Tickets for Sigur Rós with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra at Vivid LIVE at Sydney Opera House will go on sale to the general public on Monday 17 March, 10am AEDT at sydneyoperahouse.com/vivid-live.

Tickets for the second performance at QPAC Concert Hall, Brisbane will go on sale to the general public on Thursday 27 March, 9am AEST at qpac.com.au.

SECRET SOUNDS & DOUBLE J PRESENT
SIGUR RÓS
ORCHESTRAL TOUR
AUSTRALIA 2025

Fri 16 May – AEC Theatre, Adelaide [NEW SHOW]
Sat 17 May – AEC Theatre, Adelaide [SOLD OUT]
Mon 19 May – Hamer Hall, Melbourne** [SOLD OUT]
Tue 20 May – Hamer Hall, Melbourne** [SOLD OUT]
Wed 21 May – Palais Theatre, Melbourne [NEW SHOW]
Fri 23 May – Vivid LIVE at Sydney Opera House, Sydney* [NEW SHOW]
Sat 24 May – Vivid LIVE at Sydney Opera House, Sydney* [NEW SHOW]
Sun 25 May – Vivid LIVE at Sydney Opera House, Sydney* [NEW SHOW]
Tue 27 May – QPAC Concert Hall, Brisbane [SOLD OUT]
Wed 28 May – QPAC Concert Hall, Brisbane* [NEW SHOW]

**Promoted by Secret Sounds, Double J & MSO
*Not promoted by Secret Sounds & Double J

Tickets and more information at secretsounds.com.

ABOUT SIGUR RÓS

There are few bands that cut through the noise and distractions of the world to bring you a pure elemental truth or feeling like Sigur Rós. Since their formation, the band has masterfully blended ambient electronics, orchestral and rock instruments, with the haunting falsetto of frontman Jónsi at the helm. The band first emerged from Iceland with their debut album, Von, in 1997, but it was their sophomore album, Ágætis byrjun, in 1999 that propelled them to international acclaim. The album won them the prestigious Shortlist Music Prize and was declared Iceland's Best Album of the Century. Following this success, their third album, ( ), was celebrated for its innovative use of Jónsi's made-up language, known as Hopelandic.

Their expansive catalogue features several chart-topping records, including their 2012 album Valtari which became their fifth consecutive number one in Iceland, topped the album chart in Ireland, and reached number seven in the US. Returning to the studio shortly after, Sigur Rós took their sound in a darker, more assertive direction with their seventh album, Kveikur (2013). The change was approved by fans worldwide, and it became a Top 20 hit across Europe, the US, the UK and in Australia. That same year, the band appeared on screen in Game Of Thrones and featured in an episode of The Simpsons, which featured original music by Sigur Rós, as well as their take on the show’s theme song.

ÁTTA, released in June 2023, captures a new chapter in their musical journey. The album marks a decade since Kveikur and brings together the trio of Jónsi, Georg Holm, and the returning Kjartan Sveinsson. Recorded with a stripped-back approach and strings laid down at the iconic Abbey Road Studios, the album features lush arrangements, including a 32-piece orchestra, yet maintains an emotional focus, reflecting the complexities of a post-pandemic world.