Date
Saturday 6 - Sunday 7 September 2025
7:00 pm
Venue
Rod Laver Arena
Tickets
Adults from $110.00*
* Based on the lowest adult price listed via Ticketek. Subject to availability and fees.
Paul Kelly will return to Melbourne in September 2025 as part of his Australia & New Zealand Tour, marking his biggest shows to date.
The tour news comes in the lead-up to Kelly’s forthcoming studio album, Fever Longing Still and is now available for pre-order. His first album of new original material since 2018’s Nature, Fever Longing Still delivers 12 additions to a superb catalogue of love songs spanning more than 40 years.
With his incredible live band by his side – including members Peter Luscombe (drums), Bill McDonald (bass), Dan Kelly (guitar), Cameron Bruce (keys), Jess Hitchcock (vocals), and Ash Naylor (guitar) – Paul Kelly live is not to be missed.
Running Times
- Gates Open: TBC
- Gate 3 (via Garden Square)
- Gate 4 (via Olympic Boulevard)
- Start Time: 7:00pm
- Event Concludes: TBC
Note: Times are approx. and subject to change without notice.
Important Event Information
- There are several options for your journey to Rod Laver Arena:
- Public transport is the quickest and easiest option. Before you attend, plan ahead and allow extra travel time for any major disruptions.
- Parking is available at the Eastern Plaza Car Park (Entrance D, Olympic Boulevard). We strongly recommend pre-booking; drive-up spaces are subject to availability. Bookings close at midnight the night before the event.
- Note: Accessible parking must be pre-booked via Ticketek.
- To ensure a smooth entry into the venue, download your tickets to your Digital Wallet.
- Bags must be A4 size or smaller. Larger bags are not permitted.
- Cloaking is available via the Information Desk (Gate 4) or Show Court 3. Any prohibited items listed in the venue Conditions of Entry will not be accepted for cloaking.
- All retail outlets are cashless. Any transactions must be made using a credit or debit card.
- If you have purchased a VIP package, the event promoter will be in contact with details regarding your experience.
Note: This event may contain sequences of flashing lights, laser, strobe, haze and pyrotechnics which may affect guests who are susceptible to photo sensitivities and medical conditions.
Plan Your Visit
Paul Kelly
Awarded the Order of Australia in 2017 and with an impressive 17 ARIA Awards and five APRA Awards, Paul Kelly stands as one of Australia’s most enduring songwriters.
His ability to keep the creative spark alive for decades is unmatched. Kelly’s music captures the heart of his homeland—its emotional depth, landscapes, heroes, and challenges. From iconic tracks like “To Her Door,” “Leaps and Bounds,” and “How To Make Gravy,” to storytelling anthems such as “Bradman” and “Our Sunshine,” his songs have become an essential part of Australia’s cultural fabric.
From live recordings and compilations albums, Christmas standards and originals, variety has long been a key to Kelly’s recording career, which includes albums ranging from bluegrass and country (Smoke and Foggy Highway) to funk and soul (Professor Ratbaggy, The Merri Soul Sessions), alongside classic records Gossip, and Post.
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Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
Possessing “one of the strongest, truest voices in American roots rock” (Allmusic), six-time GRAMMY winner Jason Isbell emerged from Alabama as a member of the Drive-By Truckers before going solo with 2007’s Sirens of the Ditch.
Together with his collective, Isbell’s latest release—2023’s Weathervanes—won Best Americana Album at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards. Written while he was an actor on Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon, the album features the rolling thunder of Isbell’s fearsome live band, the 400 Unit, who’ve earned a place in the rock ‘n’ roll cosmos alongside the greatest backing ensembles, as powerful and essential to the storytelling as The E Street Band or the Wailers.
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FANNY LUMSDEN
Possessing “one of the strongest voices in Australian country music,” Fanny Lumsden has captivated audiences with her heartfelt storytelling and unique sound. The acclaimed singer-songwriter has made a significant impact on the music scene, earning multiple awards, including the 2022 ARIA Award for Best Country Album for Fallow.
Her latest release, The Last Goodbye, showcases her rich lyrical craftsmanship and showcases her ability to blend traditional country with contemporary influences.
Lumsden’s live performances are renowned for their warmth and authenticity, with her band delivering a powerful and engaging experience that resonates deeply with fans.
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