Get ready to party like it's 1969 this summer as Bryan Adams heads to Australia in February.
Frontier Touring has announced the return of Grammy Award-winning Canadian rocker Bryan Adams, who will bring his So Happy It Hurts Tour to Australia and New Zealand in February 2025.
From his first concerts in Australia in 1984, Adams has been a long-time live favourite Down Under, headlining festivals such as A Day On The Green and performing in various corners of the country for his own headline shows. On this tour, Adams will be joined by UK singer-songwriter James Arthur as a special support act.
Bryan Adams tour dates
- Saturday 1 February, Wolfbrook Arena, Christchurch, NZ
- Tuesday 4 February, Spark Arena, Auckland, NZ
- Thursday 6 February, Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, VIC
- Friday 7 February, Adelaide Entertainment Centre, Adelaide, SA
- Sunday 9 February, RAC Arena, Perth, WA
- Wednesday 12 February, Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney, NSW
- Thursday 13 February, Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane, QLD
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Bryan Adams has done it all, from delivering pub anthems like Summer of 69 and Run To You, to soundtracking weddings with love songs like (Everything I Do) I Do It For You and Heaven. He has also been recognised for his contributions to music with a GRAMMY for Best Rock Performance (and 16 nominations), three Academy Award nominations, five Golden Globe nominations, American Music Awards, and a Companion of the Order of Canada. Adams has also collaborated with icons such as Tina Turner, Sting, Rod Stewart, and Mel C.
The So Happy It Hurts AU/NZ arena tour will start with two shows in Christchurch and Auckland, followed by performances in Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Sydney, and Brisbane.
Joining Adams as a special guest on all shows will be English singer-songwriter James Arthur. Arthur, one of the world’s biggest streaming artists, has over 40 million monthly listeners on Spotify and recently topped the UK Album charts with his 2024 release Bitter Sweet Love. Arthur first gained recognition with the 2016 hit Say You Won’t Let Go, officially the UK’s most streamed song that year. His other hit singles include Impossible, Can I Be Him, Sun Comes Up, Naked, Empty Space, Rewrite The Stars, Falling Like the Stars, Train Wreck, and Lasting Lover, all certified Platinum.
Together, Adams and Arthur are set to electrify audiences with their diverse catalogues, bringing both tears and cheers.
Tickets go on sale Wednesday 4 September (times staggered, see website for details) via frontiertouring.com/bryanadams
