Lewis Capaldi is officially returning to Australia and New Zealand this summer, and honestly, the serotonin boost this news provides is unmatched. The last time he toured on our shores was pre-pandemic, pre-TikTok takeover, pre-diagnosis… basically a lifetime ago. That’s finally changing.
After a huge comeback at Glastonbury last month, Capaldi has confirmed a full run of shows across Aotearoa and Australia this November and December. And because demand went wild instantly, new dates have already been added in Sydney and Melbourne.
This tour marks his first major return since choosing to step back from the spotlight due to his Tourette’s syndrome and mental health. It is a comeback rooted in rest, self-preservation and fierce determination. We love to see a neurodivergent person holding strong boundaries and still achieving massive success. More of this, please.
The most emotional comeback in pop
Capaldi’s 2023 Glastonbury set went viral for reasons that broke all of our hearts: his voice faltered, his tics took over, and thousands of strangers lovingly carried the songs for him. It was an unforgettable display of humanity and community. And yes, I was lucky enough to be there in person. What a moment.
Fast forward to 2025.
He walked back onto the Pyramid Stage.
He said he was there to finish what he started.
He opened with Before You Go.
He debuted a new track called Survive.
He kept the talking to a minimum to keep the tears at bay and still managed to level the place. If resilience were a person.
New era. Bigger stages. Same chaotic sweetheart.
Capaldi has a habit of turning heartbreak into chart gold. His humour is a coping mechanism we aggressively relate to. His transparency about disability and anxiety has changed how the music world talks about accessibility and artist wellbeing.
He’s a pop star who feels like a mate at the pub.
And that’s why venues will be filled to the roof with people yelling every lyric like it’s group therapy and cardio combined.
Australia & New Zealand Tour Dates 2025
Tickets and info at secretsounds.com
Past ticketholders and pre-sale details apply. Check your emails and reminders.
Tour dates
| Date | City | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Sun Nov 30 | Christchurch | Wolfbrook Arena |
| Tue Dec 2 | Auckland | Spark Arena |
| Thu Dec 4 | Brisbane | Entertainment Centre |
| Sat Dec 6 | Sydney | Qudos Bank Arena |
| Sun Dec 7 | Sydney | Qudos Bank ArenaNew show |
| Tue Dec 9 | Sydney | Qudos Bank ArenaNew show |
| Fri Dec 12 | Melbourne | Rod Laver Arena |
| Sat Dec 13 | Melbourne | Rod Laver ArenaNew show |
| Mon Dec 15 | Adelaide | Entertainment Centre |
| Wed Dec 17 | Perth Home show | RAC Arena |
Final thought from your resident autistic reviewer
When disabled and neurodivergent artists succeed without hiding what makes them different, it pushes the industry forward. Lewis coming back on his own terms is not just great news for fans. It is a massive, inspiring win for representation in mainstream music.
Warm-fuzzy feelings unlocked.
Stay unruly.
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