Sat 18 Jul 2026
7:00pm
Hiatus Kaiyote
GUESTS:
WAARI
This event is strictly 18+
Genre-bending future soul visionaries Hiatus Kaiyote celebrate their 15th anniversary with an electrifying night of funk, jazz, hip-hop, rock and progressive R&B as only they know how.
Led by singer-guitarist Naomi “Nai Palm” Saalfield, the Melbourne funkateers – featuring bassist Paul Bender, keyboardist Simon Mavin and drummer Perrin Moss – exploded internationally with their 2012 debut Tawk Tomahawk, which drew praise from the likes of Prince, Erykah Badu and Questlove. They landed their first of three Grammy nominations for their Q-Tip collaboration Nakamarra, received their second for their polyrhythmic record Choose Your Weapon (2015), and had their music sampled by no less than Kendrick Lamar, Beyoncé and Drake (with whom Nai Palm also collaborated on 2018’s monster hit Scorpion).
The band’s kaleidoscopic 2021 album Mood Valiant sent them into the national top five and earned them another Grammy nod, while their latest, 2024’s Love Heart Cheat Code, landed them an ARIA nomination for Best Group.
Wizards of the shapeshifting live show, Hiatus Kaiyote have built a formidable reputation for their spectacular stage performances – a high-wire mix of musical mastery and thrilling, edge-of-your-seat chaos.
You must be 18 years or over to attend this event.
Valid Proof of Age photo ID is required by all patrons (Australian Driver’s License, Victorian Learners Permit, Passport, Proof of Age Card, Keypass). Photocopies and photos of ID will not be accepted.
Conditions of Entry:
To ensure you have a safe and enjoyable experience, please be aware of Forum Melbourne's Conditions of Entry here.
*Please note, steel cap shoes are not permitted to be worn inside the venue.
Mobile/Emailed Tickets: Download your tickets before you arrive. For the best experience we recommend downloading the Ticketek App to your phone.
Booth Ticket Holders: Please go to the Box Office on arrival at the venue to collect your wristband and our staff will then direct you to your booth. Note that a General Admission ticket plus a Booth Upgrade ticket must be purchased and presented together for booth access.
Please note the booths are a seated area and standing is not permitted. If you wish to stand, please move on to the floor standing section or behind the booths in the rear standing area.
Location: Forum Melbourne is located at 154 Flinders Street, Melbourne 3000.
Parking: Discounted parking rates are available at some nearby Wilson Car Parks. More info here.
Accessibility: Forum Melbourne is committed to making performances accessible to the widest possible audience. For further information about accessibility call 1300 11 10 11 and select option 2 for our accessibility customer service line, or you can find more info here.
Purchasing Tickets: Only purchase your tickets from our official ticketing partner, Ticketek and not from any unauthorised or secondary ticket sellers, as they do not guarantee access to the venue.
Cloakroom: A cloakroom is available upstairs on the Mezzanine level. The cost for cloaking is $5, which includes up to 3 items.
Bag checks: Due to security requirements, you will be required to show the contents of your bag to venue staff. Prohibited items will not be allowed into the venue and may be confiscated or entry may be refused.
Cameras: Phone cameras and small point and shoot cameras are permitted. No larger cameras or cameras with detachable lenses are permitted. No flash photography.
This event is strictly 18+
Sat 18 Jul 2026
7:00pm