Red Hot Summer Tour is bringing the heat with Australia's most treasured storyteller Paul Kelly headlining an all-star local lineup this summer.
The renowned outdoor festival is set to celebrate Australian music with Paul Kelly topping the bill, alongside beloved artists Missy Higgins, the Cruel Sea, the Cat Empire, Kasey Chambers and Jess Hitchcock.
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Kelly brings four decades of storytelling mastery and classics like “How to Make Gravy,” “To Her Door,” and “Deeper Water” to stages across the country. Fresh from a sold-out arena tour, Paul Kelly continues to prove his creative vitality. Missy Higgins joins the lineup after a transformative 2024 that saw her album The Second Act top the ARIA charts and her induction into the ARIA Hall of Fame.
The Cruel Sea returns following their first new album in 23 years, while The Cat Empire brings fresh energy with their latest release, Bird in Paradise. Kasey Chambers joins the lineup, delivering her emotionally charged stage presence and Jess Hitchcock – Kelly’s self-described “secret weapon” – will showcase both collaborative work and solo material.
Red Hot Summer Tour 2026
- Warrnambool: Saturday 17 January, Warrnambool Racecourse
- Lake Macquarie: Saturday 24 January, Speers Point Park
- Port Macquarie: Saturday 31 January, Westport Park
- Southport: Sunday 1 February, Broadwater Parklands
- Werribee South: Sunday 8 February, Werribee Park
- Berry: Saturday 14 February, Berry Showground
- Bella Vista: Sunday 15 February, Bella Vista Farm
- Wodonga: Saturday 28 February, Gateway Lakes
- Launceston: Sunday 8 March, Launceston Country Club
- Bendigo: Saturday 14 March, Bendigo Racecourse
- Victor Harbor: Saturday 21 March, Kent Reserve
Presale starts Wednesday 24 September 9am-11:59pm (local time). General sale is on Thursday 25 September 9am via Ticketmaster.
