Paul Kelly leads Red Hot Summer Tour 2026 all-Australian lineup
Red Hot Summer Tour returns to outdoor stages across the country in 2026 with Paul Kelly leading an iconic Australian lineup.
beat.com.auPaul Kelly to headline Red Hot Summer Tour 2026 featuring Missy Higgins, an all-Australian cast featuring The Cruel Sea, The Cat Empire and Jess Hitchcock. Dates span Warrnambool, Lake Macquarie, Port Macquarie, Southport, Bendigo, and Victor Harbor, as the tour marks outdoor residency in 2026 featuring major Australian acts on countryside venues nationwide. Ticket sales began on 25 September 2025, after a presale window which started on 24 September 2025. This tour will bring outdoor stages to country towns and regional venues, continuing the Red Hot Summer tradition throughout 2026.