Ahead of her Grand Final appearance at the MCG on Saturday, in front of a sellout crowd of 100,000 people, pop superstar Katy Perry has announced she’ll be back in Australia next year with a stadium tour. She’ll be back in Melbourne with her The Lifetimes Tour with two shows at Rod Laver Arena on Thursday 12 and Friday 13 June 2025.
This is Perry’s first full tour of Australia in six years outside of her Grand Final performance. She played a one-off show at the MCG in March 2020 as part of the Women’s T20 World Cup cricket final (Melbourning was in attendance and thoroughly enjoyed the show). She also popped in to Melbourne in February this year to play at a private event at billionaire Anthony Pratt’s Melbourne mansion Raheen – with the likes of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in attendance.
The globally recognised pop singer, songwriter, and television personality had her breakthrough came with her 2008 single “I Kissed a Girl,” which topped charts around the world and sparked conversations for its bold themes.
Her follow-up album, Teenage Dream (2010), solidified her status as a pop icon, producing hit singles like “California Gurls,” “Firework,” and “Last Friday Night.” Perry became the first woman to have five number-one singles from the same album on the Billboard Hot 100.
Throughout her career, Katy Perry has been known for her theatrical music videos, elaborate stage performances, and fun, colourful style. She has sold over 143 million records worldwide, making her one of the best-selling music artists of all time.
In a statement about the upcoming Australian tour, in support of her new album, 143, Perry said: “It’s a party and everyone is invited”.
Telstra Plus pre-sale tickets for Perry’s concert tour start on Friday, September 27; Snaffle pre-sale tickets begin on Tuesday, October 1, 9am, local time; and tickets go on sale to the general public on October 4, 10am.
KATY PERRY 2025 THE LIFETIMES TOUR — AUSTRALIAN TOUR DATES
- Monday, 9 June SYDNEY, Qudos Bank Arena
- Thursday, 12 June MELBOURNE, Rod Laver Arena
- Friday, 13 June MELBOURNE, Rod Laver Arena
- Tuesday, 17 June BRISBANE, Brisbane Entertainment Centre
- Sunday, 22 June PERTH, RAC Arena
