Beloved composer Ludovico Einaudi returns to Australia and New Zealand in 2026
The Summer Portraits Tour
Arts Projects Australia is proud to announce the return of the world’s most popular classical music composer, Ludovico Einaudi, who will tour Australia and New Zealand in January and February 2026 to perform music from his acclaimed new album, The Summer Portraits along with classics from his deep, much-loved repertoire over six nights.
“A sonic massage for the brain” – London Evening Standard
Commencing in Sydney with an unprecedented musical residency of six extraordinary concerts in the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall from 23 – 29 January 2026, the seven-piece live show then tour to:
- Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, Aotea Centre, Auckland – 31 January
- Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington – 1 February
- Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne– 4 February
- Fremantle Arts Centre, Perth – 7 & 8 February.
Drawing upon neo-classical, pop, ambient, rock and experimental styles to create a sound that transcends boundaries and generations, Einaudi’s hauntingly beautiful and evocative music has made him the most-streamed classical artist of all time, exceeding 39 billion streams globally with monthly Spotify listeners surpassing those of the classical giants Mozart and Beethoven.
Tickets on sale at artsprojects.com.au on Friday 3 October.