Bluegrass phenom Billy Strings to make Australian arena debut this July
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29.01.2025

Bluegrass phenom Billy Strings to make Australian arena debut this July

Billy Strings
Words by Staff Writer

will make his first trip to Australia and New Zealand in July 2025, bringing his acclaimed live show to arenas across both countries.

The Nashville-based artist is riding high following the release of his latest album Highway Prayers, which made history as the first bluegrass record in 22 years to top Billboard’s all-genre Top Album Sales chart.

The Michigan-raised musician has become one of the most compelling figures in American roots music, garnering critical acclaim and multiple awards including a Grammy for Best Bluegrass Album.

Billy Strings tour dates:

Melbourne

  • When: Tuesday July 15
  • Where: Margaret Court Arena
  • Details: All ages

Sydney

  • When: Thursday July 17
  • Where: ICC Sydney Theatre
  • Details: All ages

Brisbane

  • When: Saturday July 19
  • Where: Riverstage
  • Details: All ages

Auckland

  • When: Tuesday July 22
  • Where: Spark Arena
  • Details: All ages

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His momentum shows no signs of slowing, with his first live album Billy Strings Live Vol. 1 currently nominated for Best Bluegrass Album at the upcoming Grammy Awards. The artist has also collected an impressive array of accolades including Artist of the Year at both the 2023 and 2022 Americana Music Awards, and three consecutive Entertainer of the Year titles at the International Bluegrass Music Awards (2021-2023).

Fresh from a New Year’s Eve arena run in New Orleans and an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Strings will complete a 19-date US tour before heading down under.

Frontier Members can access presale tickets from Friday January 31 at 12pm local time. General tickets go on sale Monday February 3 at 12pm local time. For complete tour and ticket information, visit frontiertouring.com/billystrings