Live at 170 Russell in Melbourne: Shapeshifter - 'Soulstice' 20th Anniversary Australian Tour
Thursday, 19 November 2026 at 170 Russell, Melbourne
About this event
Shapeshifter - 'Soulstice' 20th Anniversary Australian Tour takes place on Thursday, 19 November 2026 at 170 Russell, Melbourne. On stage: NZ Shapeshifter.
Few bands can claim to have redefined a genre. Fewer still can claim to have done it live, night after night, for over two decades. Shapeshifter is one of them: a Christchurch-bred, stage-forged five-piece who have built one of the most enduring careers in New Zealand music and earned their stripes on stages from Auckland to Glastonbury.
Their sound is something they call ‘Soul Freakout’: a stadium-sized collision of drum & bass, jazz, funk, rock and electronica, anchored to deep bass culture roots. No click tracks, no sequencers, just five musicians who know how to move a crowd.
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Seven albums in, three of them platinum, Shapeshifter's music has become the soundtrack to a generation of New Zealand dancefloors. Their 25th anniversary year saw them make history as the first artist ever to place six LPs simultaneously in the Official Aotearoa Top 20 Albums charts, a milestone that speaks to a fanbase who don't just turn up but keep coming back.
In 2026, the band will celebrate the 20th anniversary of Soulstice, their landmark third album and one of the most beloved records in New Zealand electronic music, with a tour across Australia. A celebration of where they came from, and proof of just how far they've gone.
Event details
- Date
- Thursday, 19 November 2026
- Time
- 18:00 – 22:00 local time
- Venue
- 170 Russell
- Address
- 170 Russell, 3000, Melbourne, Australia
- Price
- Price not announced yet
- Category
- Concerts · Electronic music · Club music
Venue & getting there
170 Russell, 3000, Melbourne
How to get to 170 Russell
- Southern Cross TowerTrain200 m
2 min walk - Town Hall Railway StationTrain390 m
5 min walk - Parliament Tram StationTram / light rail450 m
6 min walk
Parking
4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 110 m away.
Hotels near 170 Russell
- Raffles Hotel, Singapore30 mCheck prices
- Grand Hyatt Melbourne70 mCheck prices
- Savoy Ballroom, Grand Hyatt70 mCheck prices
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Your visit to 170 Russell
- Date
- Thursday, 19 November 2026
- Starts
- 18:00
- Getting there
- Southern Cross Tower (train), 200 m – about 2 min on foot
- Parking
- 4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 110 m away
- Staying nearby
- 10 hotels within walking distance; the closest is Raffles Hotel, Singapore (30 m)
Every upcoming NZ Shapeshifter date
- Shapeshifter - 'Soulstice' 20th Anniversary Australian TourThe Triffid, Newstead
Also at 170 Russell that week
Good to know
When is “Shapeshifter - 'Soulstice' 20th Anniversary Australian Tour”?
Shapeshifter - 'Soulstice' 20th Anniversary Australian Tour takes place on Thursday, 19 November 2026 at 18:00 local time.
Where is “Shapeshifter - 'Soulstice' 20th Anniversary Australian Tour” held?
Venue: 170 Russell, 170 Russell, 3000, Melbourne, Australia.
How much are tickets for “Shapeshifter - 'Soulstice' 20th Anniversary Australian Tour”?
Prices have not been published yet. Follow the ticket link for the latest information from the official seller.
Where can I buy tickets for “Shapeshifter - 'Soulstice' 20th Anniversary Australian Tour”?
Tickets are sold through the official listing linked on this page, where you can check availability and the final price.
How do I get to 170 Russell by public transport?
The closest stop is Southern Cross Tower (train), 200 m from 170 Russell – roughly 2 minutes on foot.
Can I park near 170 Russell?
There are 4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 110 m away.
Where else is NZ Shapeshifter performing?
NZ Shapeshifter also has one more date coming up, for example Newstead (21 Nov 2026).
