Live music in 2025? Absolutely stacked. Global icons, cult favorites, and everyone in between are heading to Australia for a year of unmissable shows.
Drake and Dua Lipa are bringing stadium-sized spectacles, while Cigarettes After Sex will have you lost in a dream. Kylie Minogue is making a triumphant homecoming, indie heads get The Kooks and Fontaines D.C., and hip-hop and electronic fans can vibe with JPEGMAFIA, Honey Dijon, and Denzel Curry. Whether you’re deep in a festival crowd or front row at an arena, one thing’s for sure – 2025 is the year to see it all live.
Drake (4 Feb – 7 Mar)
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The Canadian rapper has embarked on his Anita Max Win Tour, which commenced in Perth earlier this month, marking his first Australian tour since 2017. The tour features tracks from his latest albums, including For All The Dogs, and showcases elaborate stage designs with dynamic performances.
Tour dates:
- Tuesday 4 February at RAC Arena, Perth
- Wednesday 5 February at RAC Arena, Perth
- Sunday 9 February at Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
- Monday 10 February at Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
- Wednesday 12 February at Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
- Thursday 13 February at Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
- Sunday 16 February at Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney
- Monday 17 February at Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney
- Wednesday 19 February at Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney
- Thursday 20 February at Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney
- Monday 24 February at Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane
- Tuesday 25 February at Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane
- Tuesday 4 March at Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane
- Friday 7 March at Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney
Tickets: Available via Live Nation.
The Kooks (7 Feb – 6 Mar)
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The beloved UK band are returning to Australia for a significant tour in 2025, marking their largest Australian tour to date since their sold-out run in 2022. Fans can look forward to live performances of classic hits like Naive, Seaside, and She Moves in Her Own Way, as well as tracks from their latest album, 10 Tracks to Echo in The Dark.
Tour dates:
- Friday, 7 February at Party In The Paddock, Carrick, TAS
- Thursday, 20 February at Hordern Pavilion, Sydney, NSW
- Thursday, 27 February at Palace Foreshore, Melbourne, VIC
- Saturday, 1 March at Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane, QLD
- Sunday, 2 March at Yours and Owls Festival, Wollongong, NSW
- Tuesday, 4 March at Hindley Street Music Hall, Adelaide, SA
- Thursday, 6 March at Red Hill Auditorium, Perth, WA
Tickets: Available via Untitled Group.
Kylie Minogue (15 Feb – 3 Mar)
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The singer has embarked on her Tension World Tour, which commenced in Perth over the weekend, marking her first full-length Australian tour since 2019. The tour showcases tracks from her latest albums, including the Grammy-winning hit Padam Padam, and features elaborate stage setups with giant video screens and dynamic performances.
Tour dates:
- Saturday 15 February at RAC Arena, Perth
- Tuesday 18 February at Adelaide Entertainment Centre Arena,
- Saturday 15 February at RAC Arena, Perth
- Tuesday 18 February at Adelaide Entertainment Centre Arena, Adelaide
- Thursday 20 February at Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
- Friday 21 February at Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
- Saturday 22 February at Rod Laver Arena, Melbourn
- Wednesday 26 February at Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane
- Saturday 1 March at Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney
- Sunday 2 March at Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney
- Monday 3 March at Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney
Tickets: Available via Frontier Touring.
Billie Eilish (18 Feb – 8 March)
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The Grammy and Oscar-winning singer-songwriter is touring her third studio album Hit Me Hard and Soft this year. The album, which features the hit single Birds of a Feather, has been praised for its introspective lyrics and genre-blending production, further cementing Eilish’s status as one of the most influential artists of her generation.
Tour dates:
- Tuesday 18 February at Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane
- Wednesday 19 February at Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane
- Friday 21 February at Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane
- Saturday 22 February at Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane
- Monday 24 February at Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney
- Tuesday 25 February at Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney
- Thursday 27 February at Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney
- Friday 28 February at Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney
- Tuesday 4 March at Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
- Wednesday 5 March at Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
- Thursday 7 March at Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
- Friday 8 March at Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
Tickets: Available via Frontier Touring.
Denzel Curry (21 Feb – 4 Mar)
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The American rapper is set to return to Australia in February 2025 with his Mischievous South 2025 World Tour, following the release of his album King of the Mischievous South. This tour marks his first Australian performances since 2022 and will feature tracks from his latest album, including the single Still in the Paint. Supporting acts for the tour include 3%.
Tour dates:
- Friday, 21 February 2025 at The Tivoli, Brisbane
- Saturday, 22 February 2025 at Hordern Pavilion, Sydney
- Sunday, 2 March 2025 at Palace Foreshore, Melbourne
- Tuesday, 4 March 2025 at Metro City, Perth
Tickets: Available via Live Nation.
Fontaines D.C. (27 Feb – 9 Mar)
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The Irish rock band is set to return to Australia in early 2025 for their ROMANCE tour, following the release of their fourth studio album, Romance. This tour marks their second visit to Australia, featuring performances at major festivals and iconic venues.
Tour dates:
- Thursday 27 February at Perth Festival, Perth
- Saturday 1 March at Riverstage, Brisbane
- Sunday 2 March at Yours & Owls Festival, Wollongong
- Thursday 6 March at Sydney Opera House Forecourt, Sydney
- Saturday 8 March at Palace Foreshore, Melbourne
- Sunday 9 March at Golden Plains Festival, Meredith
Tickets: Available via Handsome Tours.
Hermanos Gutiérrez (27 Feb – 11 Mar)
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The Swiss-Ecuadorian instrumental duo, Hermanos Gutiérrez, are set to tour Australia in early 2025, bringing their latest album, Sonido Cósmico, to local audiences. This tour marks their debut performances in Australia, featuring their signature blend of Latin American sounds and cinematic guitar melodies.
Tour dates:
- Thursday 27 February at Hotel Brunswick, Brunswick Heads
- Friday 28 February at Hotel Brunswick, Brunswick Heads
- Tuesday 4 March at Liberty Hall, Sydney
- Wednesday 5 March at Hordern Pavilion, Sydney (supporting Khruangbin)
- Thursday 6 March at Hordern Pavilion, Sydney (supporting Khruangbin)
- Saturday 8 March at Panama Festival, Launceston
- Sunday 9 March at Golden Plains Festival, Meredith
- Tuesday 11 March at Northcote Theatre, Melbourne
Tickets: Available via Handsome Tours.
JPEGMAFIA (28 Feb – 8 Mar)
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The American rapper and producer is set to return to Australia in early 2025 with his Lay Down My Life tour, following the anticipated release of his fifth studio album later this year. This tour marks his first Australian performances since 2023, promising an electrifying live experience with tracks from his upcoming album and fan favorites.
Tour dates:
- Friday, 28 February 2025 at Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane
- Saturday, 1 March 2025 at Yours and Owls Festival, Wollongong
- Tuesday, 4 March 2025 at Enmore Theatre, Sydney
- Friday, 7 March 2025 at The Timber Yard, Melbourne
- Saturday, 8 March 2025 at Metropolis Fremantle, Fremantle
Tickets: Available via Frontier Touring.
Honey Dijon (1 Mar – 9 Mar)
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The renowned American DJ and producer is set to tour Australia in March 2025, bringing her signature blend of house and electronic music to audiences nationwide. This tour includes performances at major festivals and iconic venues, marking a significant return since her last Australian appearance.
Tour dates:
- Saturday, 1 March 2025 at Yours & Owls Festival, Wollongong, NSW
- Saturday, 8 March 2025 at Liberty Hall, Sydney, NSW
- Sunday, 9 March 2025 at The Palace Foreshore, St Kilda, VIC
Tickets: Available via Ticketek.
Magdalena Bay (1 Mar – 11 Mar)
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The American alt-pop duo, Magdalena Bay, is set to embark on their first-ever Australian headline tour in March 2025. The Imaginal Mystery Tour will feature performances of tracks from their latest album, Imaginal Disk, promising a vibrant and immersive live experience.
Tour dates:
- Saturday 1 March at Wollongong Foreshore, Wollongong (Yours and Owls Festival)
- Sunday 2 March at Roundhouse, Kensington
- Monday 3 March at Roundhouse, Kensington
- Wednesday 5 March at Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane
- Friday 7 March at Palace Foreshore, St Kilda
- Saturday 8 March to Monday 10 March at Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre, Meredith (Golden Plains Festival)
- Tuesday 11 March at Metropolis Fremantle, Fremantle
Tickets: Available via Ticketmaster.
PJ Harvey (4 Mar – 15 Mar)
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The acclaimed British singer-songwriter PJ Harvey is set to return to Australia in March 2025 for her first tour in eight years. The tour will feature performances from her Grammy-nominated album I Inside the Old Year Dying, as well as selections from her extensive back catalogue. She will be accompanied by her band and special guest Mick Turner, guitarist and founding member of Dirty Three.
Tour dates:
- Tuesday 4 March at Kings Park & Botanic Garden, Perth
- Friday 7 March at WOMADelaide, Adelaide
- Sunday 9 March at Golden Plains, Meredith
- Tuesday 11 March at Plenary, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Melbourne
- Thursday 13 March at Sydney Opera House Forecourt, Sydney
- Saturday 15 March at Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Brisbane
Tickets: Available via Ticketek.
Thelma Plum (8 Mar – 6 Jun)
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Gamilaraay singer-songwriter Thelma Plum is set to perform across Australia in 2025, featuring at several prominent festivals and events. Audiences can look forward to live renditions of her acclaimed works, including tracks from her debut album Better in Blak.
Tour dates:
- Saturday 8 March at Golden Plains, Meredith, VIC
- Saturday 5 April at Silverton Hotel, Broken Hill, NSW
- Saturday 24 May at Kimberley Moon Experience, Kununurra, WA
- Friday 6 June at Barunga Festival, Barunga, NT
Tickets: Available via Thelma Plum's website.
Cigarettes After Sex (11 Mar – 17 Mar)
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The ambient pop band is set to return to Australia in March 2025 as part of their X's World Tour, following the release of their new LP, X's, on 12 July 2024.
Tour dates:
- Tuesday, 11 March 2025 at Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
- Wednesday, 12 March 2025 at Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
- Friday, 14 March 2025 at ICC Sydney Theatre, Sydney
- Saturday, 15 March 2025 at ICC Sydney Theatre, Sydney
- Monday, 17 March 2025 at Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane
Tickets: Available via Ticketek.
Dua Lipa (17 Mar – 29 Mar)
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Global pop sensation Dua Lipa is bringing her Radical Optimism Tour to Australia in March 2025, following the release of her third studio album of the same name. This tour marks her return to Australian stages since 2022, featuring performances of new tracks like "Houdini" and fan favourites such as Levitating and Don't Start Now.
Tour dates:
- Monday, 17 March 2025 at Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
- Wednesday, 19 March 2025 at Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
- Thursday, 20 March 2025 at Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
- Saturday, 22 March 2025 at Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
- Sunday, 23 March 2025 at Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
- Wednesday, 26 March 2025 at Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney
- Friday, 28 March 2025 at Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney
- Saturday, 29 March 2025 at Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney
Tickets: Available via Ticketek.
MJ Lenderman (21–28 Mar)
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The Asheville-based singer-songwriter and guitarist has gained a cult following for his raw, alt-country sound, with standout tracks like Hangover Game and You Are Every Girl to Me. His 2024 album, Manning Fireworks, further solidified his reputation, offering a collection of tracks that blend his signature raw alt-country sound with introspective lyrics and distorted, twangy riffs reminiscent of both classic rock and indie folk.
Tour dates:
- Friday 21 March at The Forum, Melbourne
- 21–23 March at Bambra Bowl (as part of Meadow Music Festival)
- Tuesday 25 March at Sydney Opera House, Sydney
- Thursday 27 March at The Princess Theatre, Brisbane
- Friday 28 March at Bangalow A&I Society Hall, Bangalow
Tickets: Available via MJ Lenderman's website.
Hans Zimmer (24 Apr – 30 Apr)
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The acclaimed composer is bringing his Hans Zimmer Live tour to Australia in April, marking his first performances in the country since 2019. The tour will feature Zimmer's iconic film scores performed by a 19-piece live band and a full orchestra, promising an immersive audio-visual experience.
Tour dates:
- Thursday 24 April at Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane
- Saturday 26 April at Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney
- Sunday 27 April at Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney
- Tuesday 29 April at Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
- Wednesday 30 April at Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
Tickets: Available via Frontier Touring.
Oasis (31 Oct – 8 Nov)
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The British rock band has reunited for their Oasis Live '25 Tour, marking their first Australian performances since 2005. The tour features classic hits from their extensive catalog and promises elaborate stage designs with dynamic performances.
Tour dates:
- Friday 31 October at Marvel Stadium, Melbourne
- Saturday 1 November at Marvel Stadium, Melbourne
- Tuesday 4 November at Marvel Stadium, Melbourne
- Friday 7 November at Accor Stadium, Sydney
- Saturday 8 November at Accor Stadium, Sydney
Tickets: Available via Live Nation.
