List of entertainment events at Rod Laver Arena explained

This article provides a list of entertainment events that were held at the Rod Laver Arena. The busiest indoor arena in Victoria have hosted many entertainment events from many local, regional and international artists; spanning a wide range of musical genres. All events are arranged in an chronological order.

1987–2000

2001–2010

2011–2020

2021–present

Notes and References

  1. News: Mad rush to see Kylie. The Sydney Morning Herald. 16 June 2002. 2 December 2020.
  2. Web site: Kylie - Showgirl Homecoming Tour - theage.com.au. Patrick Donovan - theage.com.au. 11 December 2006 . 17 September 2016.
  3. Web site: Beyonce Arrives in Melbourne, Australia! - gossiponthis.com. The Master Chief. 27 April 2007 . 16 September 2016.
  4. Web site: Pink performs in Melbourne - gettyimages.co.uk. gettyimages.co.uk. 16 September 2016.
  5. Web site: Maroon 5 to swoon Australia in 2008 - junkee.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20170127063634/http://fasterlouder.junkee.com/maroon-5-to-swoon-australia-in-2008/788882. dead. 27 January 2017. Justine Cleghorn - junkee.com. 21 September 2016.
  6. Web site: Concert in Melbourne (Australia) - celinedion.us. https://web.archive.org/web/20170127063336/http://www.celinedion.us/event,concert-melbourne,20080402cim.html. usurped. 27 January 2017. celinedion.us. 20 September 2016.
  7. Web site: Celine Dion - theage.com.au. Daniel Ziffer - theage.com.au. 4 April 2008 . 20 September 2016.
  8. Web site: Chris Brown and Rihanna Tour Down Under, Duo Sets AUS/NZ Tour - singersroom.com. singersroom.com. 16 September 2016.
  9. Web site: Alicia Keys Australian Tour 2008 @ Rod Laver Arena - liveguide.com.au. liveguide.com.au. 16 September 2016.
  10. Web site: Kylie confirms Australian tour dates - smh.com.au. smh.com.au. 28 August 2008 . 17 September 2016.
  11. News: Kylie confirms Sydney, Melbourne dates - abc.net.au. abc.net.au. 28 August 2008 . 17 September 2016.
  12. Web site: First review: Kylie Minogue's X2008 tour in Melbourne - dailytelegraph.com.au. Caeron Adams - Herald Sun - dailytelegraph.com.au. 17 September 2016.
  13. Web site: Fans go gaga as the Lady upstages the Dolls - theage.com.au. Kylie Northover - theage.com.au. 27 May 2009 . 16 September 2016.
  14. Web site: Pink - Funhouse Tour 2009 @ Rod Laver Arena - liveguide.com.au. liveguide.com.au. 16 September 2016.
  15. Web site: Beyoncé 'I Am... ' Tour @ Rod Laver Arena - liveguide.com.au. liveguide.com.au. 16 September 2016.
  16. Web site: Lady Gaga wows them at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne - heraldsun.com.au. Cameron Adams - heraldsun.com.au. 16 September 2016.
  17. Web site: Win tickets to see Keith Urban at Rod Laver Arena - smh.com.au. smh.com.au. 4 April 2011 . 21 September 2016.
  18. Web site: Keith Urban Melbourne Concert Review - symusic.com.au. symusic.com.au. 10 April 2011 . 21 September 2016.
  19. Web site: Katy Perry Announces Second Show In Melbourne - beat.com.au. beat.com.au. 20 September 2016.
  20. Web site: Justin Bieber announces Australian tour - smh.com.au. Christine Kellett - smh.com.au. December 2010 . 16 September 2016.
  21. Web site: Kylie Minogue hints she will tour Australia in 2011 - heraldsun.com.au. AAP - heraldsun.com.au. 17 September 2016.
  22. Web site: PITBULL & TAIO CRUZ – PLANET PIT AUSTRALIAN TOUR 2012 – ROD LAVER ARENA, MELBOURNE - underage.com.au. underage.com.au. 16 September 2016.
  23. Web site: Nicki Minaj Australia and New Zealand Tour Postponed - noise11.com. noise11.com. 2 August 2012 . 16 September 2016.
  24. Web site: Nicki Minaj Announces New 2012 Australian Tour Dates - musicfeeds.com.au. Mike Hohnen - musicfeeds.com.au. 6 August 2012 . 16 September 2016.
  25. Web site: Black Sabbath Announce Australian Tour, 2013 - musicfeeds.com.au. Marc Zanotti - musicfeeds.com.au. 31 October 2012 . 21 September 2016.
  26. Web site: Black Sabbath Aussie Tour - triplem.com.au. triplem.com.au. 21 September 2016.
  27. Web site: Black Sabbath - smh.com.au. Patrick O'Neil - smh.com.au. 29 April 2013 . 21 September 2016.
  28. Web site: Pink breaks Melbourne record, says thank you to Australia, and jokes John Farnham must be 'pissed off - news.com.au. news.com.au. 16 September 2016.
  29. Web site: Rihanna to bring her Diamonds world tour to Australia in 2013 - news.com.au. news.com.au. 16 September 2016.
  30. Web site: Rihanna makes a shocking spectacle of her Diamonds World Tour Australian debut - smh.com.au. Jillian McHugh - smh.com.au. 24 September 2013 . 16 September 2016.
  31. Web site: Rihanna Glitters at Melbourne Concert - fox.com.au. fox.com.au. 16 September 2016.
  32. Web site: Date changes for sold out 2013 Australian & NZ Tour + New release of tickets & additional shows - onedirectionmusic.com. onedirectionmusic.com. 16 September 2016.
  33. Web site: MICHAEL JACKSON THE IMMORTAL WORLD TOUR™ BY CIRQUE DU SOLEIL® COMING TO ALLPHONES ARENA IN SEPTEMBER! - qudosbankarena.com.au. qudosbankarena.com.au. 17 September 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160917162344/http://www.qudosbankarena.com.au/News/MICHAEL%20JACKSON%20THE%20IMMORTAL%20WORLD%20TOUR%20BY%20CIRQUE%20DU%20SOLEIL%20COMING%20TO%20ALLPHONES%20ARENA%20IN%20SEPTEMBER.aspx. 17 September 2016. dead.
  34. Web site: Cirque Du Soleil's Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour coming to Australia - news.com.au. qudosbankarena.com.au. 17 September 2016.
  35. Web site: Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour Cirque du Soleil. Megan Green - australiastage.com.au. 17 September 2016.
  36. Web site: Cirque Du Soleil and Michael Jackson the Immortal World Tour - aussietheatre.com.au. David Allen - aussietheatre.com.au. 17 September 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160918004819/http://aussietheatre.com.au/features/show-profiles/cirque-du-soleil-michael-jackson-immortal-world-tour. 18 September 2016. dead.
  37. Web site: Review: Cirque du Soleil Michael Jackson Immortal World Tour - aussietheatre.com.au. David Allen = aussietheatre.com.au. 17 September 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160918004505/http://aussietheatre.com.au/reviews/review-cirque-du-soleil-michael-jackson-immortal-world-tour. 18 September 2016. dead.
  38. Web site: Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour for Australia - stagewhispers.com.au. stagewhispers.com.au. 17 September 2016.
  39. Web site: Beyoncé Announces 'Mrs Carter Show World Tour' Australia 2013 Dates - musicfeeds.com.au. James Arnold-Garvey - musicfeeds.com.au. 6 July 2013 . 16 September 2016.
  40. Web site: Beyoncé Adds More Shows To 2013 Australian Tour Dates - musicfeeds.com.au. Mike Hohnen - musicfeeds.com.au. 15 July 2013 . 16 September 2016.
  41. Web site: Bey-day arrives - Beyonce starts Australian tour in Melbourne - news.com.au. news.com.au. 16 September 2016.
  42. Web site: Justin Bieber Announces 2013 Australian Tour Dates! - 929.com.au. 929.com.au. 17 September 2016.
  43. Web site: Justin Bieber 70 minutes late for Melbourne show as his bratty reputation grows - heraldsun.com.au. Cameron Adams - heraldsun.com.au. 17 September 2016.
  44. Web site: Muse add 2nd Melbourne Show to 2013 Australian Tour - musicfeeds.com.au. James Arnold-Garvey - musicfeeds.com.au. 29 July 2013 . 17 September 2016.
  45. Web site: Muse Aussie Tour - One of the best stadium acts in the world is coming to Australia - triplem.com.au. Dave-O - triplem.com.au. 17 September 2016.
  46. Web site: Muse add 2nd Melbourne show to 2013 Australian tour - musicfeeds.com.au. James Arnold-Garvey - musicfeeds.com.au. 29 July 2013 . 17 September 2016.
  47. Web site: Muse Australian tour 2013 sells out Melbourne, adds 2nd show - themusic.com.au. al Newstead - themusic.com.au. 17 September 2016.
  48. Web site: Alicia Keys & John Legend Announce Australian Tour, December 2013 - musicfeeds.com.au. Mike Hohnen - musicfeeds.com.au. 9 September 2013 . 17 September 2016.
  49. Web site: LIVE REVIEW: ALICIA KEYS AND JOHN LEGEND – 11TH DECEMBER 2013 – ALLPHONES ARENA, SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - renownedforsound.com. Brendon Veevers - renownedforsound.com. 17 September 2016.
  50. Web site: Bruno Mars to bring his Moonshine Jungle tour to Australia in 2014 - news.com.au. news.com.au. 19 September 2016.
  51. Web site: Bruno Mars Announces New Australian Tour Dates For 2014 - musicfeeds.com.au. Mike Hohsen - musicfeeds.com.au. 11 April 2013 . 19 September 2016.
  52. Web site: Bruno Mars reveals Moonshine Jungle 2014 Tour Dates - popdust.com. Jason Scott - popdust.com. 19 September 2016.
  53. Web site: Review: Bruno Mars, Melbourne 2014 - nova969.com.au. 19 September 2016.
  54. Web site: Review: Two strong hearts: Farnsy and Ritchie gently rock Rod Laver Arena - smh.com.au. Annabel Ross - smh.com.au. 17 March 2014 . 17 September 2016.
  55. Web site: Lady Gaga Australian Tour Dates Announced - musicfeeds.com.au. Sarah Bella - musicfeeds.com.au. 19 February 2014 . 17 September 2016.
  56. Web site: LADY GAGA AUSTRALIAN TOUR 2014 – THE ARTPOP BALL – ROD LAVER ARENA, MELBOURNE - underage.com.au. underage.com.au. 17 September 2016.
  57. Web site: LIVE REVIEW: LADY GAGA - ROD LAVER ARENA, MELBOURNE (23.08.14) - theaureview.com. Kimberly Salmond - theaureview.com. 17 September 2016.
  58. Web site: Lady Gaga ArtPop Ball World Tour! Melbourne Review - fox.com.au. Blake fox.com.au. 17 September 2016.
  59. Web site: Miley Cyrus brings Bangerz Tour to Australia - smh.com.au. Peter Vincent - smh.com.au. 16 June 2014 . 17 September 2016.
  60. Web site: Miley Cyrus 'Bangerz' Australian Tour Dates - musicfeeds.com.au. Nastassia Baroni - musicfeeds.com.au. 15 June 2014 . 19 September 2016.
  61. Web site: Prismatic World Tour - katyperry.com. katyperry.com. 20 September 2016.
  62. Web site: Katy Perry's 'Prismatic' Tour Coming to Australia - billboard.com. Lars Brandle. 20 September 2016.
  63. Web site: Katy Perry Australian Tour 2014 announced - musicfeeds.com.au. Nastassia Baroni - musicfeeds.com.au. 25 February 2014 . 20 September 2016.
  64. Web site: Katy Perry - The Prismatic World Tour Australia - tedainty.com.au. tedainty.com.au. 20 September 2016.
  65. Web site: Katy Perry review: More fairy godmother than provocative pop, but girls left on a sugary high - smh.com.au. Annabel Ross - smh.com.au. 14 November 2014 . 20 September 2016.
  66. Web site: Katy Perry Prismatic tour (Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne) - dailyreview.com.au. Raymond Gill - dailyreview.com.au. 20 September 2016.
  67. Web site: Aussie dance singer to support Katy Perry on tour - themusic.com.au. themusic.com.au. 20 September 2016.
  68. Web site: Katy Perry's Australia Tour Sells 350,000 Tickets, Could Have 'Easily' Added a Dozen Shows - billboard.com. Lars Brandle - billboard.com. 20 September 2016.
  69. Web site: Kylie Minogue Wednesday 18 March 2015 - rodlaverarena.com. rodlaverarena.com. 17 September 2016.
  70. Web site: Kylie Minogue announces Australian tour for 2015 - smh.com.au. Lisa Visentin - smh.com.au. July 2014 . 17 September 2016.
  71. Web site: REVIEW: Kylie Minogue Melbourne March 18 2015 - noise11.com. Paul Cashmere - noise11.com. 19 March 2015 . 17 September 2016.
  72. Web site: The Script Wednesday 29 April 2015 - rodlaverarena.com.au. rodlaverarena.com.au. 17 September 2016.
  73. Web site: The Script Announce 2015 All-Ages Australian Tour - musicfeeds.com.au. Tom Williams - musicfeeds.com.au. 12 October 2014 . 17 September 2016.
  74. Web site: The Script 2015 Tour - tickets now on sale! - nova969.com.au. Rach Smith. 17 September 2016.
  75. Web site: Ricky Martin Saturday 2 May 2015 - rodlaverarena.com.au. rodlaverarena.com.au. 17 September 2016.
  76. Web site: Ricky Martin Announces 2015 Australia Tour - billboard.com. Lars Brandle - billboard.com. 17 September 2016.
  77. Web site: 5 Seconds of Summer Announces Australasia Tour...In June 2015 - billboard.com. Lars Brandle - billboard.com. 17 September 2016.
  78. Web site: 5SOS announce 2015 Australian arena - smh.com.au. smh.com.au. 18 July 2014 . 17 September 2016.
  79. Web site: 5 Seconds of Summer announce 2015 Australian tour - musicfeeds.com.au. Tom Williams - musicfeeds.com.au. 17 July 2014 . 17 September 2016.
  80. Web site: Peterson. Jacques. On the edge of K-pop: boy band Big Bang's unique appeal. 13 October 2015 . Sydney Morning Herald. 28 June 2017.
  81. Web site: Sam Smith Announces Rescheduled Australian Tour Dates - musicfeeds.com.au. Nastassia Baroni - musicfeeds.com.au. 3 June 2015 . 17 September 2016.
  82. Web site: Sam Smith review: Melbourne gives him a Bieber-like reception, but something's missing - smh.com.au. Annabel Ross - smh.com.au. 8 December 2015 . 17 September 2016.
  83. Web site: Sam Smith Tuesday 8th & Wednesday 9th December - rodlaverarena.com.au. rodlaverarena.com.au. 17 September 2016.
  84. Web site: Madonna Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th March 2016 - rodlaverarena.com.au. rodlaverarena.com.au. 17 September 2016.
  85. Web site: Madonna review: Rebel Heart tour proves Material Girl does it better than anyone - smh.com.au. Michael Lallo - smh.com.au. 13 March 2016 . 17 September 2016.
  86. Web site: Madonna – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne 12/03/16 - musicfeeds.com.au. Kirsten Maree - musicfeeds.com.au. 13 March 2016 . 17 September 2016.
  87. Web site: -Madonna sings for Molly - news.com.au. Cameron Adams - news.com.au. 17 September 2016.
  88. Web site: Black Sabbath - The End Farewell Tour 2016 - eventfinda.com.au. eventfinda.com.au. 21 September 2016.
  89. Web site: Black Sabbath 2016 Australian Tour Announced - musicfeeds.com.au. Tom Williams - musicfeeds.com.au. 3 September 2015 . 21 September 2016.
  90. Web site: Gig Review: Black Sabbath + Rival Sons, Melbourne, 19 April 2016 - heavymag.com.au. Rod Whitfield - heavymag.com.au. 20 April 2016 . 21 September 2016.
  91. Web site: Black Sabbath's final Melbourne performance showed why they're one of the greatest - smh.com.au. Martin Boulton - smh.com.au. 20 April 2016 . 21 September 2016.
  92. Web site: Iron Maiden goes full Spinal Tap (Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne) - dailyreview.com.au. Alex Dean - dailyreview.com.au. 17 September 2016.
  93. Web site: Disney On Ice presents Magical Ice Festival - rodlaverarena.com.au. rodlaverarena.com.au. 22 September 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160921061307/http://www.rodlaverarena.com.au/events/disney-on-ice-presents-magical-ice-festival/. 21 September 2016. dead.
  94. Web site: Tour Information - disney.com.au. disney.com.au. 22 September 2016.
  95. Web site: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Friday 5 August - rodlaverarena.com.au. rodlaverarena.com.au. 17 September 2016.
  96. Web site: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis 2016 Australian Tour Announced - musicfeeds.com.au. Nastassia Baroni - musicfeeds.com.au. 17 September 2016.
  97. Web site: It's official! Macklemore & Ryan Lewis announce Australian tour - abc.ney.au. abc.net.au. 17 September 2016.
  98. Web site: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis announce August 2016 Australian tour - pagesdigital.com. Christopher Kevin Au - pagesdigital.com. 17 September 2016.
  99. Web site: Ellie Goulding Announces 2016 Australian Tour With Years & Years - musicfeeds.com.au. Sam Murphy - musicfeeds.com.au. 19 September 2016.
  100. Web site: Twenty One Pilots Announces Emotional Roadshow World Tour: See Dates Here - billboard.com. Chris Payne - Billboard. 17 September 2016.
  101. Web site: Twenty One Pilots - Emotional Roadshow World Tour Rod Laver Arena, Batman Avenue, East, Melbourne Friday 31 March 2017 7:30pm Part of Twenty One Pilots - Emotional Roadshow World Tour - eventfinda.com.au. eventfinda.com.au. 17 September 2016.
  102. Web site: Twenty One Pilots announce world tour dates - altpress.com. Tyler Sharp - altpress.com. 17 September 2016.
  103. Web site: Shawn Mendes Illuminate World Tour. 26 July 2017.
  104. Web site: THE HEAVY ENTERTAINMENT SHOW TOUR . . Robbie Williams Official Website . 1 November 2016.
  105. Web site: Upcoming Events. pinkspage.com. 5 October 2017.
  106. Web site: Tour – Katy Perry. KatyPerry.com. 2 June 2017.
  107. News: Celine Dion is deeply uncool. And that's what makes her great . Michael . Lallo . The Sydney Morning Herald . 8 August 2018 . 15 March 2023 .
  108. Web site: Upcoming Events. pinkspage.com. 5 October 2017.
  109. News: Shania Twain announces first Australian tour in almost two decades. 31 January 2018. Brisbane Times. 31 January 2018.
  110. Web site: Patton . Alli . 2022-12-01 . Morgan Wallen Announces 2023 World Tour . 2022-12-01 . American Songwriter . en-US.
  111. News: Joji returns to Australia for November tour . 15 May 2024 . triple j . 21 August 2023 . en-AU.
  112. Web site: Singh . Surej . 2023-06-13 . Blink-182 add fifth Melbourne show to 2024 Australia tour . 2023-10-22 . NME.
  113. News: Fry . Courtney . Fred again.. announces surprise arena tour for March . 15 May 2024 . triple j . 28 February 2024 . en-AU.
  114. News: Melbourne busker performs with Taiwanese pop star Jay Chou . 15 May 2024 . ABC listen . 19 March 2024 . en-AU.
  115. Web site: Jerry Seinfeld . 2024-05-15 . Rod Laver Arena . en-AU.
  116. Web site: Arijit Singh . 2024-05-15 . Rod Laver Arena . en-AU.
  117. Web site: J Balvin . 2024-05-15 . Rod Laver Arena . en-AU.
  118. Web site: Events . 2024-05-15 . Rod Laver Arena . en-AU.
  119. Web site: Kip Moore . 2024-05-15 . Rod Laver Arena . en-AU.
  120. Web site: Trevor Noah . 2024-05-15 . Rod Laver Arena . en-AU.
  121. Web site: Twenty One Pilots . 2024-05-15 . Rod Laver Arena . en-AU.
  122. Web site: James Blunt . 2024-05-15 . Rod Laver Arena . en-AU.
  123. Web site: Childish Gambino . 2024-05-15 . Rod Laver Arena . en-AU.