Quick Facts
| Premiere date | Sunday, 2 August 2026 |
| Network / streaming | Seven and 7plus |
| Host | Sonia Kruger |
| Coaches | Ronan Keating, Melanie C, Richard Marx, Kate Miller-Heidke, Tones And I |
| New this season | Tones And I joins the panel; “world-first” format twist |
| Timeslot rival | The Block (Nine) |
| Prize | $100,000 and a recording contract |
When Does The Voice Australia 2026 Start?
Mark your calendars: The Voice Australia returns Sunday, 2 August 2026 on Seven and 7plus. The premiere slots in right after the Farmer Wants a Wife season finale, giving Seven a strong lead-in audience for launch night.
It’s not premiering into an empty timeslot, though — the new season goes head-to-head with The Block on Nine, setting up one of the more competitive Sunday-night showdowns of the year. If you’re a fan of both shows, 7plus and 9Now catch-up streaming will be your friend.
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Join NowWho Are the Coaches This Season?
Season 15 brings a five-coach panel — a bigger lineup than recent seasons — mixing continuity with one high-profile new addition.
Returning Coaches
- Ronan Keating — the show’s longest-serving coach in this era, back again after leading previous seasons.
- Melanie C — the former Spice Girl returns to her red chair for another season of coaching.
- Richard Marx — the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter continues in his mentor role.
- Kate Miller-Heidke — the acclaimed Australian vocalist rounds out the returning panel.
The New Coach: Tones And I
The big addition for 2026 is Tones And I, the Australian hitmaker best known for the global smash “Dance Monkey.”
Her path from busking on Australian streets to worldwide chart success makes her one of the most relatable additions the show has made in years — she’s spoken about growing up watching The Voice as an aspiring artist herself, which gives her seat at the panel a nice full-circle narrative for the show to lean on.
| Coach | Status | Known for |
|---|---|---|
| Ronan Keating | Returning | Boyzone, longtime Voice coach |
| Melanie C | Returning | Spice Girls |
| Richard Marx | Returning | Grammy-winning singer-songwriter |
| Kate Miller-Heidke | Returning | Acclaimed Australian vocalist |
| Tones And I | New | “Dance Monkey,” global breakout artist |
Host: Sonia Kruger Returns
Sonia Kruger is back hosting for another season, continuing her run as the face of The Voice Australia since 2021. Her return adds a layer of familiarity to a season that’s otherwise shaking things up in front of and behind the coaching desks.
What Is the “World-First Twist”?
Seven has been teasing a “world-first” format twist for Season 15 — something the network says will “leave even the Coaches stunned” and raise the stakes for contestants. Full details haven’t been revealed yet, but the promise is a genuine shake-up of the classic Voice format rather than a minor tweak.
This section will be updated the moment the twist is revealed on premiere night — check back after 2 August for the full breakdown.
How to Watch The Voice Australia 2026
- Free-to-air: Seven, Sunday 2 August, prime-time slot
- Streaming: 7plus, live and on-demand shortly after broadcast
- Weekly schedule: Recent seasons have run 14–16 episodes released weekly rather than all at once — expect a similar weekly cadence this year, with exact air times confirmed closer to broadcast
If you’re outside Australia, 7plus is geo-restricted, so you’ll need to be in-region (or use a VPN) to stream live.
The Voice Australia — Season 15 at a Glance
The Voice Australia first premiered in 2012 and has run for over a decade on Seven, built around the format that made it a global franchise: blind auditions, battle rounds, and knockouts, all leading to one winner taking home $100,000 and a recording contract.
Season 15 marks the third time all four coaches from the previous season have returned together, with Tones And I now completing a five-chair panel.
When does The Voice Australia 2026 start?
Sunday, 2 August 2026, on Seven and 7plus.
Who are the coaches on The Voice Australia 2026?
Ronan Keating, Melanie C, Richard Marx, and Kate Miller-Heidke return, joined by new coach Tones And I.
Is Tones And I a new coach on The Voice?
Yes — this is her first season as a coach, joining the panel for Season 15
What channel is The Voice Australia on?
It airs on the Seven Network, with episodes streaming on 7plus.
What is the twist on The Voice Australia 2026?
Seven has teased a “world-first” format twist but hasn’t revealed full details yet. This page will be updated once it’s announced.
