Renowned Canadian-American singer-songwriter, the sonically charming Rufus Wainwright returns to Australia in 2025.
The writer of such songs as 'Going To A Town' and 'Cigarettes And Chocolate Milk' will perform stripped-back shows in Fremantle, Sydney, Melbourne, Hobart and Brisbane in January."I have always loved playing Australia," Rufus says, who'll return down under for the first time since 2019. "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."
A famed songwriter (three-time Grammy Award nominee who has also written two operas) from a famous musical family – the son of Loudon Wainwright III and Kate McGarrigle, and the older brother of singer Martha Wainwright – Rufus is also known for his 2022 collaboration with Carly Rae Jepsen 'The Loneliest Time', and features on the 'The Rings Of Power' S2 soundtrack ('Old Tom Bombadil').
Rufus has also featured on numerous movie soundtracks including 'Meet The Robinsons' ('Another Believer') and 'Moulin Rouge' ('Complainte De La Butte'). While his covers of 'Hallelujah' and 'Across The Universe' are simply stunning.
Tickets on sale from 1pm (local time) on 16 September.
Rufus Wainwright 2025 Tour Dates
Sat 4 Jan - Fremantle Arts CentreWed 8 Jan - Sydney Festival @ Sydney Opera House
Fri 10 Jan - Melbourne Recital Centre
Sun 12 Jan - Odeon Theatre (Hobart)
Tue 14 Jan - The Tivoli (Brisbane)
