As if December wasn’t already looking chaotic enough, Kendrick Lamar has added two solo stadium shows to his Australian visit. After being announced as the 2025 headliner for Spilt Milk festival, the Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper has gone one step further, locking in headline dates in Melbourne and Sydney as part of his Grand National tour.
Here's what you need to score what will surely be some of the most sought-after tickets of the summer.
Which Australian cities will Kendrick Lamar play?
At this stage, only Sydney and Melbourne will have the chance to catch the rapper in full headline mode — outside the bounds of a festival slot. Prior to that, the Grand National tour has already torn through North America and Europe.
Lamar's solo Australian show details are as follows:
- AAMI Park in Melbourne on Wednesday, December 3
- Allianz Stadium in Sydney on Wednesday, December 10
How to get tickets to Kendrick Lamar's Australian shows
General tickets for Kendrick Lamar’s Australian shows will go on sale Monday, June 16 via the Grand National tour website. Here are the key times to remember:
- Sydney: 9am, Monday, June 16
- Melbourne: 11am, Monday, June 16
Given Kendrick’s global reputation and the limited stadium dates, these tickets are expected to sell out fast — so mark your calendars and set those reminders now.
Is there a Kendrick Lamar presale?
There’s a presale opportunity exclusively for Vodafone mobile customers, giving them first access before tickets open to the general public. The Vodafone presale kicks off on Thursday, June 12, starting at 9am for Sydney and 11am for Melbourne. Interested? You can sign up for the presale here to snag early tickets.
When is Kendrick Lamar coming to Australia?
Lamar lands Down Under in early December 2025. His first official date is Spilt Milk Ballarat on December 6, followed by Perth on the 7th, then his solo Melbourne stadium show on the 3rd (yes, the solo dates precede some of the festival shows). He’ll play Spilt Milk Canberra on December 13, and finish the run at Gold Coast’s Sports Precinct on December 14. Sydney gets its standalone show on December 10, neatly sandwiched in the middle. His full schedule is below:
- Wednesday, December 3 – AAMI Park, Melbourne
- Saturday, December 6 – Victoria Park, Ballarat (Spilt Milk Festival)
- Sunday, December 7 – Claremont Showground, Perth (Spilt Milk Festival)
- Wednesday, December 10 – Allianz Stadium, Sydney
- Saturday, December 13 – Exhibition Park, Canberra (Spilt Milk Festival)
- Sunday, December 14 – Gold Coast Sports Precinct, Gold Coast (Spilt Milk Festival)
