Noah Kahan’s 2026 Afterpay Arena Show in Sydney, Australia: Everything You Need To Know

Noah Kahan brings his sold out 2026 The Great Divide Tour to Australia, playing a mammoth run of four shows at Sydney's Afterpay Arena (formerly Qudos Arena) this weekend. Hot on the heels of releasing The Great Divide: The Last Of The Bugs, the ‘Stick Season’ hitmaker has been treating us to an enchanting mix of brand new tracks and earlier fan-favourites throughout his tour so far.

Michael Marcagi is opening for the international part of Kahan's tour. The pair shared a stage back in January 2026 at Out of the Blue Festival for the very special Noah & Friends set. We're hoping there's space for a duet somewhere in the setlist.

Judging by Kahan's 2026 shows so far, We're fairly confident that fan-favourites like ‘Stick Season‘, ‘Northern Attitude’, ‘Orange Juice’, ‘She Calls Me Back‘, ‘Dial Drunk’, ‘False Confidence’ and ‘All My Love’ will hold their place in his setlist.

At his opening show in Orlando, Florida, some fans complained about the absence of songs like ‘Staying Still‘, with Kahan promptly rectifying this and adding it into his set.

We're also expecting an array of stand-outs from Kahan's The Great Divide era to keep their place, too, such as the title-track, alongside ‘Porch Light’, ‘Deny Deny Deny’, ‘Dan’, ‘End of August’, ‘Haircut’, ‘Downfall’ and, of course, the hugely viral ‘Orbiter’.

Kahan has just released his track, 'Draw You Out', for the upcoming film, The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping. We're wondering if that will get a sneaky spot in the playlist now.

The merch for Kahan's 2026 The Great Divide Tour looks brilliant, with a range of hoodies, tees, caps and more on offer. There will be merchandise available to purchase in the venue. Look out for early merch during the day, as there will be a tent every day from 10am (11am-3pm on Sunday) outside Entry A. Queues have been long, even during the days, so give yourself plenty of time to pick up some memorable items.

Kahan always puts on a brilliant show, with the ‘Northern Attitude’ singer-songwriter striking a uniquely compelling balance between playful wit and sobering vulnerability.

Given how electrifying his Stick Season: We'll All Be Here Forever tours have been over the past few years, and with the addition of much more electric guitar across The Great Divide: The Last Of The Bugs, Kahan's 2026 sets have been even bigger.

There's also a new set design which has been drawing plaudits from attendees, with Kahan moving between a plethora of stages to ensure that virtually all fans throughout the venue get a great viewpoint at some point during the electrifying show.

Fans are encouraged to plan ahead for travel and allow plenty of time to get to the event and pass through security. On Saturday, there is a musical festival at the nearby Showground, adding a further 60,000 patrons to the mix.

If you're driving to Afterpay Arena, the venue strongly advised pre-booking parking. More information on all parking options, including casual drop in parking, can be found on their website HERE.

If you're travelling by public transport, plan your journey with the transport NSW website which has up to date information specific to the Noah Kahan event. This includes metro, train, bus, ferry and driving.

The designated ride-shared drop-off and pick-up locations are within the Sydney Olympic Prak precinct.

Afterpay Arena has a bag policy prohibiting backpacks. The maximum size of permitted bags is A4 (200x300mm). Concert goers can also take in an empty water bottle that is smaller than 600ml but it must not be metal, hard plastic or metal. There are free hydration stations throughout the venue.

All that's left to say is...enjoy! Kahan is one of the most evocative and emotionally stimulating singer-songwriters in today's folk scene, and so many songs from his new album, The Great Divide, feel as though they're tailor-made for the live stage.