Elton John delivers on his promise, returning to Australia and New Zealand with five new ‘encore’ shows in Newcastle, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Christchurch.
Returning to Aotearoa in January 2023 to perform two rescheduled Auckland shows as part of his multi-year Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour, Chugg Entertainment, Frontier Touring and AEG Presents are thrilled to announce that
Elton John – the most successful performing male solo artist of all time – has added five special ‘encore’ performances to his epic run, with new shows announced today for Newcastle, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and Christchurch.
With an unparalleled career that redefined the cultural landscape and saw over 300 million albums sold, Elton John is (after two years of COVID interruptions) back on stage.
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Elton embarked on his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour in September 2018 – its milestone, multi-year itinerary comprising over 300 shows across five continents. Hailed by fans and critics worldwide, the Farewell… performances have left audiences spellbound, a truly daring and intimate celebration of an incredible 50-year career. Currently on the road in North America, Elton will perform his final concert on US soil at Los Angeles’ iconic Dodger Stadium on November 20.
With two rescheduled dates at Auckland’s Mt Smart Stadium, it gave Elton the opportunity to add four additional encore Farewell… concerts to an already sold-out Australian run!
Newcastle is in for a truly special event when Elton takes to the stage for his very first show ever in the city, performing there on Tuesday 10 January at McDonald Jones Stadium. He’ll then perform at Melbourne’s AAMI Park on Friday 13 January – Elton’s 56th concert in VIC. Sydney fans can catch him at Allianz Stadium on Wednesday 18 January, his 86th concert in NSW and 75th in the city. Finally, Elton will make his AU curtain call at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium on Saturday 21 January – his debut show at the venue and 36th QLD concert overall.
By the end of this tour, Elton will have played 233 concerts in Australia – the 3rd most for any country outside the UK & US.
To witness a musical icon live on stage is a rare privilege. Elton’s legendary catalogue – including beloved songs ‘Bennie and the Jets’, ‘Rocket Man’, ‘Tiny Dancer’, ‘Crocodile Rock’, ‘Philadelphia Freedom’ and many, many more – are showcased in a live musical masterpiece concert, one which also celebrates his collaboration with lyricist Bernie Taupin, their pairing one of the great song-writing partnerships of all time.
Elton’s love of Australia and New Zealand was on full display when the Farewell… tour first reached Australasia in November 2019, with a staggering 34 Australian and six New Zealand dates announced and over 705,000 tickets sold across a three-month period.
Sir Elton John dazzled both the young and young at heart at a day on the green
Wrapping up this leg of his Farewell Yellow Brick Road run next January, this will be AU/NZ fans’ very last chance to catch this legendary performer live on stage. If you missed out last time, or if once wasn’t enough, come along and say goodbye to this beloved performer. Tickets will go fast – don’t miss out on this unforgettable showman!
Elton John Farewell Yellow Brick Road Aus/NZ Tour 2023 dates:
- Tuesday January 10: McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle, NSW
- Friday January 13: AAMI Park, Melbourne, VIC
- Wednesday January 18: Allianz Stadium, Sydney, NSW
- Saturday January 21: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, QLD
- Tuesday January 24: Orangetheory Stadium, Christchurch, NZ
- Friday January 27: Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland, NZ
- Saturday January 28: Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland, NZ
General public tickets on sale Monday 1 August at staggering times. Telstra Plus pre-sale on Tuesday, July 26, Frontier Members pre-sale on Thursday July 28, and Rocket Club pre-sale on Thursday, July 28. Find out more about pre-sale and ticketing here.
