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 leads Red Hot Summer Tour featuring Missy Higgins, a fully Australian lineup that includes 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 of major Australian acts at countryside venues nationwide. Ticket sales began on 25 September 2025, after a presale window starting September 24, 2025. The tour is set to bring outdoor stages to country towns and regional venues, continuing the series of outdoor Australian shows throughout 2026 season.