For MAMAMOO, Australia has been a long time coming. More than a decade after the group debuted, Solar, Moon Byul, Whee In and Hwa Sa have finally brought their four-member chemistry to an Australian stage, turning another stop on the 4WARD world tour into a major career milestone.
The timing makes the moment even more significant. With the four members back together following more than three and a half years apart, the Melbourne show has become part of a much bigger chapter for MAMAMOO — one that brings their individual journeys back into the same live experience while continuing a global tour across Asia, North America and Australia.
MAMAMOO makes Australian concert debut with 4WARD
MAMAMOO’s first-ever Australian concert took place at John Cain Arena in Melbourne on September 22, 2026.
The performance marked the group’s long-awaited arrival in Australia after more than a decade of music, performances and individual activities. Solar, Moon Byul, Whee In and Hwa Sa are now in their 12th year since MAMAMOO’s 2014 debut, making the concert another notable milestone in the group’s career.
For Australian fans, the significance is straightforward: this was the first time MAMAMOO had brought a concert to the country.
The Australian leg is not stopping in Melbourne, either. The group is scheduled to perform in Sydney on September 25 at the TikTok Entertainment Centre, giving fans another opportunity to see all four members together as the 4WARD tour continues.
| Australian Stop | Date | Venue | Significance |
| Melbourne | September 22, 2026 | John Cain Arena | MAMAMOO’s first-ever concert in Australia |
| Sydney | September 25, 2026 | TikTok Entertainment Centre | Second Australian stop |
The two-city Australian run arrives during a particularly important period for the group, as 4WARD has brought MAMAMOO back together on the road after a lengthy period apart.
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4WARD reunites all four MAMAMOO members after more than 3.5 years
The Australian concerts are part of MAMAMOO’s wider 4WARD world tour, which brings Solar, Moon Byul, Whee In and Hwa Sa together again after more than three and a half years apart.
That reunion gives the tour a significance beyond simply being another international concert schedule. Over recent years, MAMAMOO has balanced group activities with the members’ individual careers, but 4WARD puts all four back at the centre of the same live experience.
The tour began in Seoul, where MAMAMOO performed concerts from June 19 to June 21. From there, the group expanded the tour internationally, travelling through multiple Asian destinations before heading to North America and eventually Australia.
The full-lineup return was also accompanied by the special single “<4WARD>”, further connecting the tour’s title with this new chapter for the group.
For longtime fans, that combination of the special single and world tour creates a clear through-line: the four members who built MAMAMOO together are once again sharing the same stage around the world.
The 4WARD world tour has already crossed Asia and North America
Australia is only one part of an extensive international itinerary.
After the opening Seoul concerts, MAMAMOO travelled to Kaohsiung on July 4 and 5, followed by Macau on July 18 and 19 and Singapore on July 31. The group then continued to Manila on August 8 before beginning its North American leg.
The North American schedule included seven US cities between August 12 and August 30:
- New York
- Chicago
- Fort Worth
- Cedar Park
- Los Angeles
- San Jose
- Kent
The scale of the itinerary underlines how far 4WARD has travelled since its Seoul opening, taking the four members through Asia, North America and now Australia before returning to additional Asian destinations later in the year.
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Kaohsiung adds another sold-out milestone
One of the notable developments during the Asian leg came in Kaohsiung.
The tour added an additional date after more than 10,000 tickets sold out, with both Kaohsiung shows ultimately selling out.
That means the July 4 and July 5 performances became another important point in the international 4WARD journey before MAMAMOO continued through Macau, Singapore and Manila.
What does MAMAMOO’s 4WARD title mean?
The name 4WARD was designed around MAMAMOO’s identity as a four-member group.
The “4” represents Solar, Moon Byul, Whee In and Hwa Sa, while “WARD” reflects the idea of moving forward.
That meaning fits the current stage of MAMAMOO’s journey, particularly as the members continue balancing their individual activities while returning to group performances together.
Rather than focusing solely on what came before, the title frames the tour around the four members moving forward together.
The special single “<4WARD>” accompanies that message, marking MAMAMOO’s full-lineup return after more than three and a half years apart.
The result is a tour that connects MAMAMOO’s established four-member identity with the group’s current chapter. Fans who spent those years following Solar, Moon Byul, Whee In and Hwa Sa through their individual activities can now see the four personalities and voices reunited in one live setting.
MAMAMOO’s Australian debut is only the beginning of the next tour chapter
Melbourne’s September 22 concert may have been the historic first Australian stop, but MAMAMOO’s Australian run is not over yet.
The group heads to Sydney on September 25, continuing the 4WARD experience before returning to Asia for the remaining announced dates.
The upcoming schedule includes:
| City | Date |
| Sydney | September 25 |
| Hong Kong | October 4 |
| Kuala Lumpur | October 10 |
| Tokyo | October 25 |
| Taipei | November 28 and 29 |
The remaining itinerary gives the four members several more opportunities to continue the reunion tour before its currently announced dates conclude in Taipei.
Alongside the concerts, official footage from MAMAMOO’s preparations has also been released, offering fans another look at the work taking place behind the performances.
That footage adds another layer to a tour that has already crossed continents, reunited the full lineup and now reached a country MAMAMOO had never previously visited for a concert.
MAMAMOO’s 12-year journey reaches a new milestone in Australia
MAMAMOO’s Australian debut arrives during the group’s 12th year since debuting in 2014, making the September 22 Melbourne performance a particularly notable point in the group’s long-running career.
The timing also places Australia inside a much broader reunion story. The four members have spent recent years pursuing individual activities, but the 4WARD world tour has brought them together again after more than three and a half years apart.
From Seoul to Kaohsiung, Macau, Singapore, Manila and the United States before reaching Melbourne, the tour has steadily expanded the group’s four-member reunion across international stages.
Now, with Sydney still ahead, MAMAMOO’s first Australian chapter continues.
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Conclusion
MAMAMOO’s September 22 Melbourne concert at John Cain Arena marked the group’s first-ever concert in Australia, arriving 12 years after the group’s 2014 debut and during a major reunion period for Solar, Moon Byul, Whee In and Hwa Sa.
As part of the 4WARD world tour, the four members have reunited after more than three and a half years apart and travelled across Asia, North America and Australia. With Sydney scheduled for September 25 and further dates announced for Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo and Taipei, the 4WARD journey is still moving forward — just as its title suggests.
Sources and disclaimer
This article has been prepared based on thorough research of the provided source material, including Live Nation Australia, Ticketek Australia, and Rolling Stone Australia, together with the verified tour information supplied for this article. It reflects the information and announced tour details available in those sources and the provided material at the time of publication. Tour schedules and related information may change.
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