Paul Kelly Headlines Massive Red Hot Summer Tour 2026 Lineup
The legendary troubadour will be joined by Missy Higgins, The Cruel Sea, The Cat Empire and more.
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Legendary Aussie singer-songwriter Paul Kelly is headlining the next edition of the Red Hot Summer Tour 2026.
Fresh from his debut Australian arena tour, Kelly will perform a career-defining set, including songs from his upcoming thirtieth studio album, Seventy, which arrives in November.
“The band and I have many great memories from our last Red Hot Summer tour. We’re looking forward to making some new ones!” says Kelly.
Joining the great man on tour are some of the country’s most revered artists, including beloved singer-songwriter and seven-time ARIA Award winner Missy Higgins and surf alt-rock icons The Cruel Sea, who released their seventh and first studio album in 23 years, Straight Into The Sun, earlier this year.
Rounding out the lineup are funk act The Cat Empire, who dropped their tenth studio album Bird in Paradise in March of this year, celebrated country singer Kasey Chambers and powerhouse vocalist Jess Hitchcock.
The Red Hot Summer Tour 2026 takes place from January to March, commencing on Saturday 17 January at Warrnambool Racecourse in Warrnambool.
The travelling festival then takes over Speers Point Park in Lake Macquarie (Saturday 24 January), Westport Park in Port Macquarie (Saturday 31 January), Broadwater Parklands in Southport (Sunday 1 February), Werribee Park in Werribee South (Sunday 8 February), Berry Showground in Berry (Saturday 14 February), Bella Vista Farm in Bella Vista (Sunday 15 February) and Gateway Lakes in Wodonga (Saturday 28 February).
The final three dates are Launceston Country Club in Launceston (Sunday 8 March), Bendigo Racecourse in Bendigo (Saturday 14 March) and Kent Reserve in Victor Harbor on Saturday 21 March.
Red Hot Summer Tour pre-sale begins on Wednesday 24 September from 9am – 11:59pm AEST. General public on-sale commences on Thursday 25 September at 9am AEST. For full ticketing details, visit redhotsummertour.com.au.
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The Red Hot Summer Tour has earned a reputation as one of Australia’s best summer festivals, delivering both all-Aussie lineups and incredible international performances for almost 15 years.
The next edition of the festival kicks off in October and is headlined by Crowded House with support from Angus & Julia Stone, The Chruch, Mark Seymour with Vika & Linda and The Waifs.
Tickets for the Red Hot Summer Tour are known to sell out, so be sure to sign up for the pre-sale to guarantee yourself a space at the front of the stage.
Red Hot Summer Tour 2026 takes place at Kent Reserve in Victor Harbor on Saturday 21 March. For ticketing information, visit redhotsummertour.com.au.
Red Hot Summer Tour 2026 Lineup and Dates
Lineup
Paul Kelly, Missy Higgins, The Cruel Sea, The Cat Empire, Kasey Chambers and Jess Hitchcock
Dates
Saturday 17 January – Warrnambool Racecourse, Warrnambool, VIC
Saturday 24 January – Speers Point Park, Lake Macquarie, NSW
Saturday 31 January – Westport Park, Port Macquarie, NSW
Sunday 1 February – Broadwater Parklands, Southport, QLD
Sunday 8 February – Werribee Park, Werribee South, VIC
Saturday 14 February – Berry Showground, Berry, NSW
Sunday 15 February – Bella Vista Farm, Bella Vista, NSW
Saturday 28 February – Gateway Lakes, Wodonga, VIC
Sunday 8 March – Launceston Country Club, Launceston, TAS
Saturday 14 March – Bendigo Racecourse, Bendigo, VIC
Saturday 21 March – Kent Reserve, Victor Harbor, SA
