UK pop icon Kim Wilde returns to Australia for a run of shows this November.
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One of the biggest pop stars to come out of the UK in the ‘80s, Kim Wilde has announced her Australian return this November.
Bringing her Closer tour to our shores, fans can expect to hear all of Wilde’s chart-topping hits, including ‘Kids In America’, ‘You Keep Me Hangin’ On’ and ‘If I Can’t Have You’, as well as a stack fan favourites such as ‘Cambodia’, ‘You Came’, ‘View From A Bridge’ and ‘Chequered Love’.
The blonde bombshell, who has sold over 30 million records worldwide and is known by the French as the “Brigitte Bardot of Rock”, is playing eight shows, kicking things off in Perth at the Astor Theatre on Wednesday 18 November.
Wilde then plays The Tivoli in Brisbane on Friday 20 November, Palais Theatre in Melbourne on Saturday 21 November, Costa Hall in Geelong on Sunday 22 November, The Gov in Adelaide on Tuesday 24 November, Civic Theatre in Newcastle on Friday 27 November and Enmore Theatre in Sydney on Saturday 28 November, with the final date at the Canberra Theatre in Canberra on Sunday 29 November.
Pre-sale begins on Wednesday 25 February at 10am AEDT. General on-sale takes place on Thursday 26 February at 10am AEDT via davidroywilliams.com or metropolistouring.com.
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Much like the rest of the world, Australia fell in love with Kim Wilde during the ‘80s.
She achieved an incredible six ARIA Top 10 singles, with her 1986 cover of The Supremes’ ‘You Keep Me Hanging On’ and 2003 collaboration with Nena, ‘Anyplace, Anywhere, Anytime’, both topping the ARIA Single Charts.
Although best known for her work in the ‘80s, Wilde continues to write and record new music, with her upcoming tour coming in support of her fifteenth studio album, Closer, which received positive reviews from critics.
Catch Kim Wilde performing at The Gov on Tuesday 24 November. Ticketing information is available at
Kim Wilde Closer Australian tour Dates 2026
Wednesday 18 November – Astor Theatre, Perth, WA
Friday 20 November – The Tivoli, Brisbane, QLD
Saturday 21 November – Palais Theatre, Melbourne, VIC
Sunday 22 November – Costa Hall, Geelong, VIC
Tuesday 24 November – The Gov, Adelaide, SA
Friday 27 November – Civic Theatre, Newcastle, NSW
Saturday 28 November – Enmore Theatre, Sydney, NSW
Sunday 29 November – Canberra Theatre, Canberra, ACT
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