Artist presale guide

Squeeze Presale 2027: How to Get Tickets, Country by Country

Why a July on-sale shapes every Squeeze presale question

When a promoter places tickets on sale in July for shows in April, it is making a decision about the audience: it expects a loyal, planning-minded crowd that likes to secure seats early, and it does not expect a stampede. For a band with a long history and a wide age range of fans, that is a sensible approach. The practical effect is that the best seats in the historic theatres on the route, the Palais in Melbourne and the Enmore in Sydney in particular, were probably available in the first weeks, and that the later period is the time of returns.

Another effect is that the usual presale ladder, with promoter, bank and venue windows, may have been simplified or skipped. The data names none, and we do not invent one. If you missed the July sale, you are not necessarily behind everyone: many buyers wait until closer to the date, and the exchange function on the main platforms regularly offers tickets at face value from fans whose plans have changed. The Australian presale guide explains the main differences between promoter, card-issuer and venue offers in that market. Early buyers are usually the most committed fans, which also explains why resale prices tend to stay close to face value for a tour like this.

Ticketek, Ticketmaster and the venue desk: who sells Squeeze presale tickets

Australian ticketing has two big platforms, Ticketek and Ticketmaster, and the data names both, along with the venues' own box offices. This is not a mistake; it reflects how seats for a single show are sometimes divided among sellers, and how a venue like the Enmore or the Palais has a relationship with one of them. For you as a buyer, the safest route is to begin at the venue's page, which will point to the correct seller and show the right price. Do not assume that a sold-out label on one platform means that the other is also sold out.

Fees deserve attention. Booking fees can be added at different steps, and they differ by platform and by delivery method. A mobile ticket normally has a lower fee than a posted one, and some venues allow collection at the door for free. Compare the final totals and note any "service" or "transaction" charges. Consumer law in Australia requires the full price to be shown, but the point at which it is shown can vary. Our promoter presale guide explains why the same ticket can be offered by more than one channel at slightly different costs. Small rooms with standing floors also tend to have strict capacity limits that venues enforce at the door.

The Antipodean legs: New Zealand and the Squeeze presale

The tour starts in New Zealand, with The Powerstation in Auckland on 13 April and Meow Nui in Wellington on the 14th. Both are small, central venues with standing floors, and the shows are on a Tuesday and a Wednesday. Capacity is limited, which is one reason a July sale was sensible. If you are in New Zealand, tickets are delivered mostly by app or email, and local rules on resale are less prescriptive than those in some Australian states, though platforms apply their own terms. Check the doors time, which may be earlier than you expect, and the support act, which often begins within half an hour of opening.

For Australian fans, a short trip across the Tasman to see Auckland or Wellington is a reasonable alternative to a sold-out home date, and flights are frequent. Check the cost of accommodation near each venue and the age policy, since some small rooms have an over-18 licensing rule for part of the floor. Our New Zealand presale guide describes the local mailing lists and platforms and what to expect if an extra date is added. Seat selection is easier if you open the venue map in a second window and compare it with the platform's block names. Do not rely on memory of an earlier visit.

Eastern Australia: Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne on the Squeeze presale route

The east-coast dates form the middle of the tour: the Fortitude Music Hall in Brisbane on Friday 16 April, the Enmore Theatre in Sydney on Saturday the 17th, and the Palais Theatre in Melbourne on Monday the 19th. The first two are on a weekend, and they are the dates most likely to have sold earliest. The Palais, a grand St Kilda theatre with raked seating, is a classic venue for artists with a long history, and tickets there are priced by tier, so compare the stalls with the dress circle before choosing. Remember to compare the cost of public transport with taxis, which can be expensive late at night.

Weekend dates attract fans from regional areas, so accommodation can be tight. If you are planning to travel, book flexible rooms and public transport in advance. Each venue publishes its own rules on bags, cameras and re-entry, and the Enmore, in particular, has a busy street around it, so allow time to find the entrance. If a date is sold out, the exchange tool is the best first step, and the venue's box office can often tell you when returns are likely to appear. Sunday and Monday nights in Melbourne tend to draw a calmer crowd, which suits those who prefer a seat to a standing floor.

Adelaide and Perth: closing the Squeeze presale tour

The final two shows are at The Gov in Adelaide on 20 April and the Astor Theatre in Perth on the 22nd. The Gov is a hotel-style venue with a standing floor and a long music history; the Astor is a historic cinema converted to a live space, with seated areas and a particular charm. Both are small, so a sell-out is plausible, though Perth is the farthest city from the rest and fewer fans travel to it, which can leave tickets for longer. It helps to arrive a little before the doors so that you can find the entrance without stress.

Perth is also the only date on a different time zone from the east coast, so check that you are looking at local times. If you are flying from the east to Western Australia, note that the flight is around four to five hours, so the Astor is a destination date rather than an add-on. For those in Adelaide, the venue's location in a busy hotel precinct makes it easy to reach by tram and taxi. Always check for age restrictions on the order page before booking a family outing. Check the venue's accessibility pages for step-free routes and ask about companion tickets if you need them.

Returns, resale and safety around the Squeeze presale

Australia has a patchwork of state laws on ticket resale, and some states restrict the price at which tickets can be resold. The platforms also apply their own limits, and the official exchange tools are designed to keep sales within the rules. Read the resale rules guide and the terms of the platform on the day you buy, because the details change. Never rely on a screenshot or a PDF as proof of ownership; ask for an app transfer to your account. The time difference between Perth and the east coast is two or three hours depending on the season, so confirm the start time.

The safest approach to a sold-out date is patience. Venues release held seats in the last fortnight, and fans return tickets throughout. Check the venue page weekly and keep your platform accounts logged in. If you see a listing that offers a presale code, ignore it, since such access cannot be bought from an individual. Use the alert form on this page, or tap 🔔 Alert me next to a tour, and we will tell you when a new date or a release is announced by official channels. Plan your trip home before you buy, particularly if you rely on late-night public transport.

Squeeze presale FAQ

The answers below are based on the sale information our network holds for the 2027 Australia and New Zealand dates at the end of October 2026: general sale on 31 July 2026 via Ticketek, Ticketmaster and the venues' own box offices, with no presale documented. We do not guess the details of a presale that is not in the data, and where we describe the normal practice in Australia or New Zealand, we say so. The venue's order page is always the final authority on prices, dates and ticket types. We wrote the answers so that you can read only the one you need. If something in them differs from what you see on a ticketing page, believe the ticketing page and tell us, so that we can update the guide for other readers who are planning the same trip. The answers also explain which parts are firmly in the data and which are patterns, so you can weigh them properly.

Was there a Squeeze presale in Australia?

Our data records general sale on Friday 31 July 2026 and no presale. It is possible that a promoter, venue or mailing list offered an early link, but it is not documented, and we do not describe one. The most useful step for anyone who missed the sale is to check the venue pages and both platforms for remaining tickets, and to watch for returns from September onwards. If you want to be on the lists for the next announcement, join the artist's official mailing list and the newsletters of the venues you prefer. If you are determined to find an early-bird route for the next announcement, join the artist's mailing list, follow the official channels and create accounts on both Ticketek and Ticketmaster in advance. Many fans in Australia keep both accounts ready, with a card saved and a mobile number verified, because a delay at checkout can cost the best seats. Also make a habit of checking your spam folder around announcement days, because promoter emails are often filtered.

When do Squeeze presale returns usually appear?

Returns tend to appear in two waves: shortly after the first sale, when early buyers adjust plans, and again in the last two or three weeks, when venues release held seats and fans give up tickets. A weekly check, ideally on a weekday morning, is more productive than a constant refresh. Keep your account details current so that you can buy in seconds when something good appears, and use the exchange function rather than third-party listings whenever possible. It is a good idea to note the date of your last check so that you can see patterns in when tickets appear. Some venues release returns on specific weekdays, and some platforms refresh listings at set times, so a regular schedule beats random visits. Finally, remember that official exchange listings usually carry a notice with the face value, and they should be your first choice before any other platform. Local newspapers sometimes announce released tickets.

Does the Squeeze presale cover New Zealand?

The New Zealand dates went on sale with the Australian ones on 31 July 2026, and no separate presale is named. Auckland and Wellington are small rooms, so availability is limited, and the best approach is to check the venue page and the platform regularly. If a show appears sold out, ask the venue whether it keeps a waiting list, as small venues sometimes do. Keep in mind that New Zealand times differ from Australian ones. Keep in mind that the time difference between the two countries is a couple of hours, so a listing that says it starts at a certain hour is in local time. If you are travelling from Australia, compare the combined cost of flights and tickets with the cost of a home-city date, which may be cheaper. Also check the arrival requirements for New Zealand, including any travel authorisation for visitors from some countries. Accommodation in Wellington fills quickly on show nights.

After the Squeeze presale, how can I avoid resale problems?

Use a platform with a guarantee, insist on an app transfer and compare the price with face value. Pay by card, keep every message and receipt, and ignore any offer of a presale code. If a deal seems rushed, step back and contact the venue box office to check the order. Genuine sellers will be happy to wait while you verify. For small rooms, the box office is often the most reliable source of information about whether a ticket is valid, and it will usually help if you contact it with an order number. Avoid anyone who suggests moving to a private messaging app to finalise the deal, and never accept a ticket that cannot be verified. A short wait for an official return is better than a long argument over a fake. Take your time before you pay, and keep a copy of any messages you exchanged with the seller so that you can show them to the platform if there is a dispute later.