Yes, it’s actually happening – Paul McCartney is touring Australia and New Zealand this year for the first time since 1993.
The music legend and former Beatle made the announcement during a live Q&A with fans this evening, hosted by comedian Tim Minchin, telling fans that he’s heading over in December for five local dates as part of his ‘One On One’ tour.
Paul will be playing shows in Perth, Melbourne Brisbane and Sydney, plus a show in Auckland, New Zealand, with tickets on sale next week, and presales available to Frontier Touring members.
The tour has been one of the most requested of all in Australia, as Paul hasn’t been here since his ‘New World Tour’ all the way back in 1993, after a planned 2002 jaunt was cancelled following the Bali bombings. It will only be his third time performing in Australia, having toured with Wings in 1975 and of course with The Beatles all the way back in 1964.
The first venue and ticketing details are below, and will be updated as more information arrives.
Paul McCartney 2017 Australia/NZ tour
Presented by Frontier Touring
FRONTIER MEMBERS PRE-SALE via frontiertouring.com/
Thursday 29 June to Friday 30 June
(or ends earlier if pre-sale allocation exhausted)
Pre-sale timings staggered per show, visit website for more details
General public on sale from Tuesday 4 July, see timings below
Sat 2 Dec | nib Stadium, Perth, WA (All Ages)
On sale: Tue 4 Jul (11am Perth local time)
ticketmaster.com.au | Ph: 136 100
Tue 5 Dec | AAMI Park, Melbourne, VIC (All Ages)
On sale: Tue 4 Jul (12noon AEST)
ticketek.com.au | Ph: 132 849
Sat 9 Dec | Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, QLD (All Ages)
On sale: Tue 4 Jul (2pm AEST)
ticketek.com.au | Ph: 132 849
Mon 11 Dec | Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney, NSW (All Ages)
On sale: Tue 4 Jul (5pm AEST)
ticketek.com.au | Ph: 132 849
Sat 16 Dec | Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland, NZ (All Ages)
On sale: Tue 4 Jul (1pm NZST)
ticketmaster.co.nz | Ph: 0800 111 999