Lewis Capaldi, the 27-year-old chart-topper, known for his soulful ballads and refreshingly self-deprecating humour, will tour Australia and New Zealand for the first time since 2019, when he won fans over during his performance at Falls Festival. Since then, Capaldi’s honest and heartfelt music — not to mention his open dialogue about living with Tourette’s syndrome — has made him one of the most relatable voices in modern music.
Capaldi’s comeback announcement follows a surprise performance at the 2025 Glastonbury Festival, where he took to the stage for the first time in two years and moved the crowd to tears with an emotional rendition of Someone You Loved. “I just wanted to come and finish what I couldn’t finish last time,” he told the audience, referring to his 2023 Australian tour, which he was forced to cancel due to health issues.
“BUZZING to let you all know I’m coming back and I’ll be seeing ya in december,” he shared on Instagram.
When did Lewis Capaldi last tour Australia?
Lewis Capaldi last toured Australia in 2019. He performed at the Falls Festival and also held sold-out headline shows in Sydney and Melbourne. He was scheduled to return in 2023 for Splendour in the Grass and a national tour, but these plans were cancelled due to health reasons.
Capaldi has always worn his heart on his sleeve. In 2023, he walked away from the global stage to take care of his health. As aforementioned, a Splendour in the Grass performance was cut short due to a Tourette’s flare-up. Fans will remember the powerful moment when the Glastonbury crowd sang for him as he struggled to finish his song — a testament to the deep connection he shares with his audience.
Since then, he’s taken time to adjust and heal, returning with a renewed sense of purpose and a new single, Survive, which debuted at No. 1 in the UK. “I’ve been away for a little while, and to come back to this outpouring of love and support has been absolutely incredible,” he said on social media following his Glastonbury set.
When is Lewis Capaldi on tour in Australia?
Lewis Capaldi will kick off the Australian leg of his tour in Brisbane on December 4, before heading to Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth. It’s set to be an unforgettable stadium tour, with fans of all ages likely to turn out for his signature mix of heart-wrenching ballads and onstage banter.
Australia Tour Dates – December 2025:
- Brisbane – Thursday 4 December, Entertainment Centre
- Sydney – Saturday 6 December, Qudos Bank Arena
- Melbourne – Friday 12 December, Rod Laver Arena
- Adelaide – Monday 15 December, Entertainment Centre
- Perth – Wednesday 17 December, RAC Arena
(He’ll also be performing in New Zealand beforehand, in Christchurch on November 30 and Auckland on December 2.)
How do I get tickets to the Lewis Capaldi tour?
If you held tickets to Lewis Capaldi’s cancelled 2023 shows, you’ll get first dibs this time around, with a special presale opening just for you!
For everyone else, a series of presales will run from July 10–14, ahead of the public on-sale on Monday, 14 July at 12pm (local time).
Presale details:
- 2023 Ticket Holders Presale – Thursday 10 July, 11am
- Secret Sounds Presale – Friday 11 July, 11am
- Spotify & Album Pre-Order Presales – From Friday 11 July
- General Public On-Sale – Monday 14 July, 12pm
Tickets can be purchased on Ticketek for Australia shows and Ticketmaster for New Zealand shows.
