US musician and actress Reneé Rapp is heading Down Under for the first time ever, having been confirmed to join the huge AO LIVE 2026 lineup, performing Saturday, 31 January at John Cain Arena.
Rapp became a global sensation following her breakout performance as Regina George in the Broadway musical Mean Girls in 2022, later reprising the role in the 2024 film adaptation. She released her debut EP that same year, before the release of her 2023 debut album Snow Angel earned critical acclaim, featuring hits ‘Snow Angel’ and ‘Not My Fault’. This year’s follow-up record Bite Me debuted at #3 on the ARIA Albums Chart, cementing her as one of pop’s most exciting new voices, having now amassed over 1.4 billion streams across her discography.
Rapp has already performed at such live institutions as Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival, Lollapalooza, Governors Ball, Boston Calling, and many more, and has been featured across Saturday Night Live, The Today Show’s Summer Concert Series, Late Night with Seth Meyers, and more. Now, she joins an all-star AO LIVE program that includes The Kid LAROI, Peggy Gou, Spacey Jane, The Veronicas, and Sofi Tukker, with each night bringing a different sound and energy to Melbourne Park.
Spanning five nights from 28 January – 1 February, AO LIVE returns bigger than ever in 2026, combining world-class music with the energy and spectacle of the Australian Open. Held at John Cain Arena within the Melbourne Park precinct, the series offers fans the chance to experience both live sport and music on the same ticket.
Alongside the main arena shows, AO LIVE will feature entertainment across the grounds, including laidback acoustic sets in Garden Square and DJ performances on Grand Slam Oval. Each AO LIVE ticket provides access to the full precinct experience – world-class tennis, live music, premium food and drink options, and the vibrant summer atmosphere that defines the Australian Open.
Tickets start from $99 and are available via Ticketmaster.
Saturday, 31 January 2026 – 2-7 pm AEDT
Reneé Rapp + special guests
Followed by the AO Women’s Final – 7.30 pm