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 the Red Hot Summer Tour 2026 featuring Missy Higgins, a fully Australian lineup that includes The Cruel Sea, Kasey Chambers and Jess Hitchcock plus Jess Hitchcock. Dates run across Warrnambool, Lake Macquarie, Port Macquarie, Southport, Bendigo, and Victor Harbor, as the residency marks a 2026 outdoor residency featuring major Australian acts at countryside venues nationwide. Tickets went on sale September 25, 2025, after a presale window which started on 24 September 2025. The tour is set to bring outdoor stages to country towns and regional venues, continuing the Red Hot Summer tradition throughout 2026 season.