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.auKelly to headline Red Hot Summer Tour alongside Missy Higgins, a fully Australian lineup featuring The Cat Empire, Kasey Chambers and Jess Hitchcock. Dates span Warrnambool, Lake Macquarie, Port Macquarie, Southport, Bendigo, and Victor Harbor, as the residency marks outdoor residency in 2026 of major Australian acts on countryside venues nationwide. Tickets went on sale September 25, 2025, after a presale window starting September 24, 2025. This tour is set to bring outdoor stages country towns and regional venues, continuing the series of outdoor Australian shows throughout 2026.