Paul Kelly Adds Second Melbourne Date To National Arena Tour
Paul Kelly is gearing up for some of the largest shows of his career, now he's added another date to Rod Laver Arena.
Paul Kelly (Credit: Joe Brennan)
Australian music legend Paul Kelly is well and truly feeling the love for his 2025 tour, announcing a second and final Melbourne date to his itinierary.
Kelly announced his massive run of shows in October, with the artist performing headline dates in arenas throughout Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Hobart, Adelaide, and Melbourne, before a trio of shows over in New Zealand throughout August and September 2025.
His largest shows to date, the massive demand has now seen Kelly announce an additional (and final) Melbourne show for Rod Laver Arena, set to take place on Sunday, September 7th.
“I remember playing Rod Laver Arena with Leonard Cohen a while back,” Kelly reflected. “I loved the way he went about it. He made the space so intimate. I’m looking forward to making many moods there with my band, stillness and storm, a concert with all our colours.”
Kelly won’t be alone in helping make the massive venues feel intimate, because Kelly will be joined by special guests Jason Isbell And The 400 Unit. Hailing from the US, the country/rock group won the Grammy Award for Best Americana Album with last year’s album, Weathervanes. Punters in Australia will also witness the power of Fanny Lumsden, one of Australia’s most successful country music exports.
In New Zealand, Kelly will be joined by special guest singer/songwriter Reb Fountain.
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Regarding Kelly’s live show, fans can expect great songs and a tight live band. Kelly’s band consists of drummer Peter Luscombe, bassist Bill McDonald, guitarist Dan Kelly, keyboardist Cameron Bruce, backing vocalist Jess Hitchcock, and guitarist Ash Naylor.
Paul Kelly is touring in support of his recently-released album, Fever Longing Still, which arrived on Friday, 1 November, via EMI Music Australia. Kelly has described the album as a “band record.”
Tickets to Kelly’s upcoming tour are on sale now.
PAUL KELLY
AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND TOUR - AUGUST & SEPTEMBER 2025
With special guests Jason Isbell And The 400 Unit + Fanny Lumsden (AU), Reb Fountain (NZ)
Tuesday 26 August - RAC Arena, Perth, WA
Friday 29 August - Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane, QLD
Saturday 30 August - Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney, NSW
Tuesday 2 September - MyState Bank Arena, Hobart, TAS
Thursday 4 September - Adelaide Entertainment Centre, Adelaide, SA
Saturday 6 September - Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, VIC
Sunday 7 September - Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, VIC
Tuesday 9 September - Christchurch Town Hall, Christchurch, NZ
Wednesday 10 September - Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington, NZ
Friday 12 September - Auckland Town Hall, Auckland, NZ
This piece of content has been assisted by the Australian Government through Music Australia and Creative Australia, its arts funding and advisory body
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