British songwriter Tom Odell returns for first full Australian tour in over a decade
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08.09.2025

British songwriter Tom Odell returns for first full Australian tour in over a decade

Words by staff writer

Tom Odell is bringing his Wonderful Life Tour to Australia with three shows across January 2026.

British singer-songwriter Tom Odell has locked in his first full Australian tour since 2014, marking his return after selling out two Sydney Opera House shows last year. The Wonderful Life Tour will showcase tracks from his seventh studio album A Wonderful Life alongside fan favourites from his extensive catalogue spanning over a decade.

Odell’s emotionally charged songwriting has resonated worldwide since breaking through with Another Love, which has racked up over three billion Spotify streams. Recent single Black Friday has earned nearly 700 million streams, cementing his reputation as an artist unafraid to tackle vulnerability and human fragility through his music.

Tom Odell Wonderful Life Tour

  • 16 January, Hordern Pavilion, Sydney
  • 18 January, Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane
  • 21 January, Festival Hall, Melbourne
  • Artist presale 9 September, 9am
  • General tickets 11 September, 9am via livenation.com.au

Check out our gig guide here.

A Wonderful Life was written across tour buses, trains and studios throughout 2024, capturing a world navigating anxiety, modern pressures and fractured society while finding moments of hope and connection. Songs like Don’t Let Me Go and Wonderful Life carry intimacy that feels both universal and deeply personal, recorded live with his band to maintain that human quality.

Odell’s journey from Brit Award-winning pop newcomer to fearless truth-teller has seen him embrace raw honesty over polished stardom. His music serves as refuge for listeners navigating their own struggles, offering connection and comfort through stark lyricism and poetic vulnerability.

With over 2.7 million TikTok followers and recent support slots with Billie Eilish across European arenas, Odell continues building connections that span generations. His willingness to explore mental health struggles, body image issues and the complexities of modern life has struck a chord with audiences seeking authentic artistic expression.

These intimate Australian shows promise to deliver the stripped-back honesty that defines Odell’s live performances, bringing his distinctive voice and piano-driven melodies to fans who’ve been waiting over a decade for a full tour experience.

For more information, head here.