KATSEYE will expand their first visit to Australia with a special one-night performance at Melbourne’s Festival Hall on May 8, 2026. The “Gnarly” global girl group was already scheduled to visit the country for an exclusive fan Q&A experience in Sydney on May 6, 2026, but the newly announced show gives fans another opportunity to see the quintet in person.
KATSEYE is officially coming to Australia for an upcoming fan event. pic.twitter.com/36PYRiMfnG
— KATSEYE B✶SE (@KATSEYEBASE) April 15, 2026
The Melbourne event is being presented through Visit Victoria’s “Melbourne. Every bit different” campaign, in collaboration with American Express, Live Nation, HYBE, and Geffen. Universal Music Australia is also involved in the contest and the concert. The show is planned as a 30-minute pop-up performance. American Express Centurion and Platinum Card Members will be able to access a limited number of priority tickets through the Amex Experiences App starting May 6, 2026.
KATSEYE has gained strong momentum following the release of their latest single, “Pinky Up,” and their recent Coachella performances on April 10 and 17, 2026. The girl band has also o been added to the performer lineup for the 52nd American Music Awards, which will take place in Las Vegas on May 25, 2026. The K-pop-adjacent crew is up for new artist of the year, best music video for “Gnarly,” and breakthrough pop artist. Finally, their EP WILD is scheduled for release on August 14, 2026, and it’s currently being promoted through “Pinky Up” as the first single.
