Canadian-American singer, songwriter, and composer Rufus Wainwright is set to make his long-awaited return to Australia in January 2025.
Wainwright will perform a series of stripped-back shows across the country, marking his first visit since 2019.
The tour will kick off at Fremantle Arts Centre on Saturday 4 January, with subsequent performances at the Sydney Opera House for Sydney Festival on Wednesday 8 January, Melbourne Recital Centre on Friday 10 January, Hobart’s Odeon Theatre on Sunday 12 January, and a final show at Brisbane’s Tivoli on Tuesday 14 January.
Rufus Wainwright Australian tour
- Saturday 4 January – Fremantle Arts Centre Front Garden, Fremantle (18+)
- Wednesday 8 January – Sydney Opera House, Sydney (All Ages)
- Friday 10 January – Melbourne Recital Centre, Melbourne (All Ages)
- Sunday 12 January – Odeon Theatre, Hobart (Lic. All Ages)
- Tuesday 14 January – The Tivoli, Brisbane (18+)
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“I have always loved playing Australia,” said Rufus. “I love the country, the culture, nature, and the people. There is an appreciation and enthusiasm for music which is hard to find anywhere in the world. Australia has some of the most beautiful venues. I love how warmly I am being welcomed in this amazing continent. I am sorry I cannot be there more often, so hopefully this time around we can really have a wonderful time together.”
Rufus Wainwright, a three-time GRAMMY nominee, is celebrated for his unique fusion of pop, rock, folk, and classical music. Throughout his storied career, he has collaborated with musical legends including Elton John, Sting, and Miley Cyrus. Wainwright’s recent 2023 album Folkocracy features an incredible line-up of artists like John Legend, Chaka Khan, and Brandi Carlile, showcasing his genre-defying talents.
Fans can look forward to hearing some of his most beloved songs from across the decades, alongside new material. This tour promises to be an intimate and enthralling experience for fans of the acclaimed vocalist.
Tickets for Wainwright’s Australian tour go on sale to the general public on Monday 16 September at 1pm (local time), with a Frontier Members pre-sale starting at 1pm AEST on Thursday 12 September.
Tickets available via frontiertouring.com/rufuswainwright.
