International Women's Day is just around the corner on Sunday 8 March, and to celebrate we're showcasing some of the sensational female talent making their mark on the music industry in 2026! Check out our top picks and where to catch these brilliant ladies performing this year.

Keen to discover more female artists? Discover more HERE (AU) and HERE (NZ).

ERYKAH BADU

The Queen of Neo Soul, Erykah Badu is one of the most influential and enduring artists in contemporary music! With her genre blending sound, melding soul, jazz, funk and hip hop, Badu has spent nearly three decades shaping the sonic landscape and inspiring generations of artists. Renowned for her magnetic, intuitive live performances, she brings a presence that feels both spiritual and electrifying. This year, Aussie fans have the rare chance to experience her live for the first time in 14 years as she takes the stage at Bluesfest! Catch her on Fri 3 Apr at the iconic Byron Bay Bluesfest - secure your tickets today.

MAY-A

MAY-A continues to carve out her place as one of Australia's most exciting and emotionally resonant voices! Blending razor sharp lyricism with a nostalgic pop alt sound, she captures the raw edges of youth, love and identity with honesty that hits straight to the heart. Fresh off a huge few years of breakthrough singles and major collabs, she's stepping into a new era with The Goodbye (If You Call That Gone) Tour, bringing her signature intensity and vulnerability to stages across the country.

Catch MAY-A live on her national tour - grab your tickets now!

MISSY HIGGINS

Our very own homegrown icon Missy Higgins is known for her poignant storytelling and magical live performances. The ARIA Award winner is a beloved legend in the Australian music scene, with a career spanning over two decades. Her latest album 'The Second Act' expands on her powerful vocals and introspective lyrics, proving she shows no signs of slowing down.

Keen to see Missy live? You can catch her at Top End Gin Festival in Darwin on Sat 30 May. Grab your tickets now!

MIA WRAY

Mia has quickly gained recognition for her emotive songwriting and electrifying stage presence. Blending shimmering pop with raw, soulful edge, she writes with heart-on-sleeve vulnerability and a fierce sense of self. In celebration of brand new single 'When We Were Young', she's heading out on her tour of the same name.

Don't miss the 'When We Were Young' Tour this April - get your tickets now!

TEEN JESUS AND THE JEAN TEASERS

Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers are leading the charge in Australia's new wave of gritty, punk rock. With unapologetic lyrics, thrashing riffs and an irresistible dose of attitude, the Canberra four piece have quickly become one of the country's most exciting live acts. The ARIA Award-winners balance chaos and vulnerability in a way that feels both cathartic and deeply fun, making every show a burst of raw energy and riot grrrl spirit.

Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers are heading on the GLORY Album Tour - you can see them live across AU & NZ. Secure your tickets now.

ELOUISE EFTOS

After sold-out seasons and standing ovations across Australia and Edinburgh, Elouise Eftos is quickly becoming one of the country's fiercest rising comedians! Known for her razor-sharp wit, she subverts the meaning of feminism, attractiveness, and self-worth in a world that insists you have to hate yourself to be funny. She is set to bring her internationally acclaimed and Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominated show 'Australia's First Attractive Comedian' to the Hobart Comedy Festival on Sat 21 Mar. Grab your tickets today.