Dua Lipa Locks In 'Radical Optimism' Australian Tour Dates

Three-time Grammy and seven-time BRIT Award-winning pop sensation Dua Lipa has announced her return to Australia and New Zealand in March 2025.

Returning down under after her last visit (November 2022), the Australian and New Zealand dates are part of a massive touring schedule taking place here, in North America, Europe, and the UK.

The Australian leg of Lipa’s Radical Optimism tour – named after her most recent album – begins at Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena on Thursday, 20 March, followed by a date at Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena on Wednesday, 26 March. Lipa will then head to New Zealand for a show at Auckland’s Spark Arena on Wednesday, 2 April.

American Express members can access AMEX pre-sale tickets before the general public on Wednesday, 18 September, at 11 am local time.

Following the AMEX pre-sale, the artist pre-sale will begin on Thursday, 19 September, at 12 pm local time via Dua Lipa’s website. Punters can access general on-sale tickets on Friday, 20 September, at 1 pm local time via Dua Lipa’s website.

More ticketing details can be found via Live Nation.

Radical Optimism debuted at #2 in Australia upon its release in May. The album was preceded by singles Houdini, Training Season, and Illusion, with Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker a key contributor throughout.

Explaining the inspiration behind Radical Optimism, Lipa said that a friend introduced her to the term, and the concept resonated with her. She continued, “I became more curious as I started to play with it and weave it into my life. It struck me — the idea of going through chaos gracefully and feeling like you can weather any storm.”

Adding that she found inspiration in bands like Primal Scream and Massive Attack, Lipa said, “At the same time, I found myself looking through the music history of psychedelia, trip-hop, and Britpop. It has always felt so confidently optimistic to me, and that honesty and attitude is a feeling I took into my recording sessions.”

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RADICAL OPTIMISM TOUR 2025 – AU & NZ:

Thursday 20 March – Melbourne, Australia – Rod Laver Arena
Wednesday 26 March – Sydney, Australia – Qudos Bank Arena
Wednesday 2 April – Auckland, New Zealand – Spark Arena