NOVA Entertainment is bringing global pop-rock heavyweights OneRepublic back to Nova’s Red Room in early 2026, marking the band’s first appearance for the intimate live music series since 2019.
The GRAMMY-nominated group, fronted by songwriter-producer Ryan Tedder, will play at Liberty Hall in Sydney on Monday 9 February, giving fans a rare close-up moment with the chart-toppers as part of their Sweet Escape Australian tour.
A rare up-close moment with global stars
OneRepublic last played Nova’s Red Room at Melbourne’s Hotel Esplanade five years ago.
Their 2026 return comes alongside five arena dates, including Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney and shows in the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth.
Nova Network’s Group Programming Director Brendan Taylor said OneRepublic’s return reflects the strength and exclusivity of Nova’s Red Room, reinforcing it as one of the most coveted live music stages and offering fans a rare opportunity to see major artists in an intimate setting that can’t be replicated in arenas.
Fans, meanwhile, will need luck on their side – entry to the Red Room gig is competition-only.
Listeners can enter via the Nova Player or by tuning into Ricki-Lee, Tim & Joel on weeknights from 4pm.