Empire of the Sun Announces Ask That God: Afterlife Tour

The North American trek kicks off in August and wraps up in October.

Mar. 11, 2026 at 10:30pm

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Australian electronic duo Empire of the Sun has announced a new North American tour called the Ask That God: Afterlife tour, which will support their latest album released in 2024. The tour is set to kick off on August 11 at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado and will wrap up on October 9 in Las Vegas.

Why it matters

Empire of the Sun is one of the most popular electronic acts in the world, known for their elaborate live performances and visuals. The Ask That God: Afterlife tour will give fans a chance to experience the band's new music from their latest album in a live setting.

The details

The North American headlining trek will feature 32 dates across the United States and Canada. Frontman Luke Steele said the tour will feature "new visions, new plateaus, fragile breakthroughs" and promises that "things are going to happen on this tour that have never happened before." Presales for the tour begin on March 17 at 10 a.m. local time, with tickets going on sale to the general public on March 20 at 10 a.m. local time.

  • The tour kicks off on August 11 at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado.
  • The tour wraps up on October 9 in Las Vegas.
  • Presales for the tour begin on March 17 at 10 a.m. local time.
  • Tickets go on sale to the general public on March 20 at 10 a.m. local time.

The players

Empire of the Sun

An Australian electronic duo known for their elaborate live performances and visuals.

Luke Steele

The frontman of Empire of the Sun, who described the tour as featuring "new visions, new plateaus, fragile breakthroughs."

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What they’re saying

“Ask That God: Afterlife feels like a tour of unknowns and possibilities — new visions, new plateaus, fragile breakthroughs. I think things are going to happen on this tour that have never happened before.”

— Luke Steele, Frontman, Empire of the Sun (95xlive.com)

“We can't wait to take this music and this tour to new frontiers. Let's break barriers together.”

— Luke Steele, Frontman, Empire of the Sun (95xlive.com)

What’s next

Presales for the Ask That God: Afterlife tour begin on March 17 at 10 a.m. local time, with tickets going on sale to the general public on March 20 at 10 a.m. local time.

The takeaway

Empire of the Sun's new Ask That God: Afterlife tour promises to be an immersive and innovative live experience for fans of the band's signature electronic sound and visuals. The tour will give audiences a chance to hear new music from the group's latest album in a live setting.