Rufus McGarrigle Wainwright (born July 22, 1973) is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and composer. He has recorded eleven studio albums and numerous tracks on compilations and film soundtracks. He has also written two classical operas and set Shakespeare's sonnets to music for a theatre piece by Robert Wilson.

Upcoming Gigs

Latest Articles

News / Music

Rufus Wainwright Announces 2025 Australian Tour

The tour marks Wainwright's first stops down under since 2019.

Reviews / Album

Album Review: Rufus Wainwright - Unfollow The Rules

"The album offers richness that rewards re-listens"

Reviews / Live

Live Review: Rufus Wainwright, Rachel Eckroth

"The show was far from a museum piece."

Features / Music

Rufus Wainwright Wouldn't Mind If His Sister Taught His Young Daughter To Swear

Revisiting past records, Rufus Wainwright is undeniably drawn to speaking about the influence of his family on his music - from his parents to his young daughter. He chats to Liz Giuffre.

News / Music

Rufus Wainwright Announces 2019 Australian Headline Tour

Tickets go on sale soon.

Reviews / Live

Live Review: Rufus Wainwright

"For those among us who were a little less cultured, it was a bit difficult to follow."

Reviews / Live

Live Review: Rufus Wainwright, Lucy Wainwright Roche

A gorgeous night spent with Rufus Wainwright in Sydney.

Features / Music

An Unhealthy Obsession With Mark Ronson

“Bruno Mars [is] getting more Mark time than me these days."

News / Music

Rufus Wainwright Jealous Of Time Mark Ronson Has Spent With Bruno Mars

“He’s getting more Mark time than me."

Reviews / Album

Album Review: Rufus Waimwright - Vibrate The Best of Rufus Wainwright Lukas Murphy

It’s all in the way you look at it, really.