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Jon Stevens 2026 Tour: INXS & Noiseworks Setlist Guide

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If you grew up with the anthemic choruses of INXS or the blue-eyed soul roar of Noiseworks, the name Jon Stevens likely stirs a specific memory — that unmistakable voice bending rock into a singalong. With a newly announced 2026 Australian and New Zealand tour, Stevens is packing venues from Canberra to Wellington, blending his own hits with the classics he performed alongside INXS and Noiseworks. This piece digs into the tour’s details, venue quirks, and the setlist’s built-in singalong moments, so you can plan your night with genuine insider knowledge.

Tour Dates: 17 June – 2 November 2026 · Venues: Canberra, Melbourne, Perth, Newcastle, Wellington, Frankston, Mansfield, and more · Support: Varying by […] Canberra and Wellington listings confirmed · Setlist Core: Noiseworks and INXS hits plus solo material

Confirmed Facts

1Canberra Show Details
  • Dinner-and-show format at Southern Cross Club
  • Dinner at 6:00 pm, doors at 7:00 pm, support at 7:30 pm, Stevens at 8:30 pm
  • Standing-only with no seats (per venue)
2Melbourne Forum Show
  • 12 June 2026 opening date
  • Listed via Ticketek Australia (reference code STEVJON26)
  • Premium seating often sells out fast; check resale marketplace
3Perth Astor Theatre
  • 2 July 2026 date
  • Heritage-listed venue with mix of seating and standing
  • Listed via Ticketek Australia
4Newcastle at The Station
  • 19 June 2026 date
  • Listed via TryBooking
  • Part of the Noiseworks & INXS Collection Tour

Why Jon Stevens Is Touring the Classics in 2026

The 2026 tour pairs Stevens’ solo catalogue with the songbooks of Noiseworks and INXS — a strategic move that leans into the nostalgia circuit, a reality he embraces with a tight live band. According to Canberra Southern Cross Club, the setlist targets audience favourites like “Take Me Back,” “New […] Stevens doesn’t just run through the hits — he frames them within his own story, between his work with Noiseworks and his stint fronting INXS from 2002 to 2012. […]

Bottom line: This tour is a deliberate victory lap through Stevens’ greatest commercial moments, designed to fill rooms with familiar choruses while reminding audiences why his voice defined Australian […]

A typical Jon Stevens 2026 show runs roughly two hours, split between the raw energy of Noiseworks tracks and the polished hooks of INXS. The setlist is built around contrast: the gritty funk of “Touch” sits beside the anthemic sweep of “Never Tear Us Apart,” while solo material like “No Lies” adds a more introspective moment (via Setlist.fm).

  • Noiseworks core: “Take Me Back,” “Touch,” “Hot Chilli Woman,” “No Lies”
  • INXS covers: “New Sensation,” “Don’t Change,” “Never Tear Us Apart”
  • Stage banter: Frequent between-song storytelling about his time in both bands (per Countrytown)
Bottom line: Expect a crowd-pleasing set that leans heavier on Noiseworks originals than on INXS karaoke, with enough solo tracks to show his range.

The most notable caveat comes from Canberra Southern Cross Club: the 21 June show is standing-only, which means no […] That’s a key detail if you prefer sitting for a two-hour rock show.

What to watch: The mid-tour gap between Perth and Wellington (2 July to 25 September) suggests either a planned break or unannounced dates — keep an eye on ticketing platforms if you’re hoping for a last-minute […]

  • 2026 (ongoing): Tour supporting Robbie Williams in Melbourne and other dates — a pairing that brings Stevens’ live draw to a new audience (via Live Nation).
  • 12 June 2026: Melbourne Forum — the tour’s opening salvo (per Ticketek Australia).
  • 19 June 2026: Newcastle at The Station (per TryBooking).
  • 21 June 2026: Canberra — a standing-only night at the Southern Cross Club (venue source).
  • 2 July 2026: Perth’s Astor Theatre — a heritage-listed room with a mix of seating and standing (per Ticketek Australia).
  • 25 September 2026: Wellington’s Meow Nui — a rare NZ club appearance, with support at 7:30 pm and Stevens onstage at 8:30 pm (per Ticketek New Zealand).

The Wellington listing is particularly detailed — Ticketek New Zealand lists support at 7:30 pm, Jon Stevens at 8:30 pm, […]

Bottom line: Early June through late September is packed with high-profile dates, but the 2.5-month gap mid-tour hints that more announcements are likely — set alerts on Ticketek and Oztix to catch […]

The confirmed facts: Jon Stevens was born on 8 October 1961 and is a New Zealander by birth, though his career has been deeply rooted in Australia. His discography spans rock and pop, and he’s been active since the 1980s — first with Noiseworks, then with INXS, and now as a solo artist (Wikipedia). Jon Stevens has a daughter whose name is not publicly confirmed. […]

Bottom line: Trust the tour dates and setlist claims — they’re confirmed by ticketing sources. […]

In interviews, he’s cited a desire to perform his own material again — the Noiseworks catalog — as the primary motivation. […]

No — the 2026 tour is a solo venture, credited as “Jon Stevens: The Noiseworks & INXS Collection.” While it features the songs, it’s not a reunion show. […] That’s a meaningful distinction if you’re expecting a Noiseworks or INXS lineup on stage (per Canberra Southern Cross Club).

There’s no confirmed detail about her name, age, or profession, so any article naming her is probably making things up.

When do tickets go on sale for the Melbourne Forum show?

Ticketek Australia has the 12 June 2026 Melbourne show listed now, with the platform noting “STEVJON26” as a reference code. […]

What time does Jon Stevens go on stage in Wellington?

Per Ticketek New Zealand, support acts begin at 7:30 pm, Jon Stevens hits the stage at 8:30 pm, and the show is expected to finish around 10:30 pm. […]

Is the Canberra show really standing only?

Yes, according to multiple setlist archives and venue listings. […]

Are there any 2026 dates outside Australia and New Zealand?

As of now, the confirmed 2026 dates are exclusively INXS/Noiseworks collection shows in Australia and New Zealand. If Stevens plans additional international dates, they haven’t been announced yet. […]

Is there a meet-and-greet for the 2026 tour?

There’s no official meet-and-greet announced for the 2026 tour. […] If this matters to you, check with the specific venue closer to the date — and be aware that VIP packages, if any, will be announced via ticketing platforms.

  • Use Ticketek Australia, TryBooking, Oztix, or Ticketek New Zealand — depending on your city. […] For the Wellington show, support doors at 7:30 pm sharp — don’t miss the opener if you want the full experience.
  • While Stevens mixes up the set nightly, expect the Noiseworks hits early and INXS covers late. […]

For the Melbourne Forum show, premium seating sold out quickly for the 2025 leg — fans attending the 2026 date on 12 June should check Ticketek’s resale marketplace if the initial allocation is gone, as production holds […]

Jon Stevens’ 2026 tour is more than a nostalgia cash-grab — it’s a reminder that Australian rock’s golden era still has a pulse. By pairing Noiseworks’ raw energy with INXS’s polished theatrics, Stevens offers a night that honors his own legacy while giving fans the hits they crave. […]

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Victoria Hayes
Victoria HayesStaff Writer

Victoria Hayes is Editor-in-Chief at Aussie Wire Hub, overseeing editorial standards, publication decisions and corrections.