Post Malone Delays Asia-Pacific Leg of Big Ass World Tour
Post Malone has postponed the Asia, Australia, and New Zealand portion of his Big Ass World Tour, originally scheduled for October. The affected dates include stadium shows in Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney, and Auckland, as well as three Strummingbird Festival appearances in Australia. No reason was given, and Live Nation has not yet announced rescheduled dates, with the New Zealand show listed as cancelled.
The postponement marks a significant disruption to Malone's touring schedule in the region, where he had built strong commercial momentum. His seven studio albums have all reached the ARIA top 10, with two reaching number one, and his 2024 country release peaked at number two. The affected run would have been his first headline tour of Australia and New Zealand since his 2023 appearances at the Spilt Milk festival and as support for Red Hot Chili Peppers.
The timing coincides with a busy personal and professional period for the artist. He recently announced his engagement to Christy Lee, debuted a new song during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Closing Ceremony, and made his August 26th mixtape available for streaming for the first time. Festival organizers expressed disappointment in a statement, while ticketholders await word from Live Nation on whether rescheduled dates will be offered.
The postponement could affect thousands of ticketholders across four major stadium shows and three regional festival appearances, creating logistical and financial complications for fans who may have booked travel and accommodation. Regional festival organizers in Ballarat, Newcastle, and Sunshine Coast may face revenue shortfalls and reputational challenges if replacement headliners cannot be secured. The lack of explanation may also erode fan confidence in future tour announcements, though the artist's strong chart history in the region suggests demand will likely remain if rescheduled dates are confirmed.