If you want to make 2026 nostalgic, Tame Impala is your answer. Not to be dramatic or anything, but if he’s coming to your city, take this as your sign to buy those tickets and see that concert. 

Here are my two reasons as to why: 

1. The Music

Reason number one is obvious. People go to concerts to listen to their favorite music – this is nothing new -, but Tame Impala transcends the norm. His live music is truly eccentric and not like any other artist on the scene. If you are not familiar with his work, I suggest you open Spotify and play “The Less I Know the Better”. The beats are melodically beautiful yet chaotic. They are paired with psychedelic synths that transport the listener to another dimension. When this meticulous production is combined with lyrics of growing older, and not knowing the future, the only feeling is magical. Even from your iPhone’s speaker, his music is an out of body experience. Now I want you to scale that sensation to a stadium concert; pure euphoria. Strangers coming together through memories, human connection and their shared love of music. When you are in that present, a range of emotions surface; some cried, others screamed. I was crystallized in time knowing well that this concert changed me. Every audience member was whisked away on a whimsical two hour journey. 

2. The Visuals

Imagine being able to see music. Not just hearing chords, but witnessing them with your very own eyes; this is the Tame Impala concert. If you’ve been on social media this past year, you will have seen clips of his tour. The videos not only captured the impeccable setlist featuring hits such as “Borderline” and “Dracula”, but they also encapsulated something completely different; a dream-like atmosphere. Hypnotic lavender hues filled audiences as a kaleidoscope of confetti rained down. The aesthetic of this concert is intangible, and it is thanks to a diagnosis Kevin Parker has. He has a rare condition known as synesthesia, where ordinary sounds trigger colors, shapes and depictions in his mind. All respective textures spark distinct, creative responses. This way of experiencing music is brought to his fans through an incredibly immersive concert. Each light shown, and every color displayed, is a deliberate choice. This lets the audience see from his lens and for a split-second, you are in a fever dream.  

While I strongly recommend this concert, it is not the end all be all. The importance of my words are not to influence your life, but to encourage you to try new experiences. I am among the millions of teenagers wanting to make my so-called “golden years” something to reminisce on. When you think back to your high school days, remember the ways you went out of your comfort zone. So make that summer 2026 bucket list, and as Kevin Parker himself said: “Whatever you’re going through: Let it Happen”.