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Calling all the lovers – it's almost time for our very own Kylie Minogue to hit Melbourne for not one, not two, but three huge arena shows. This will be Kylie's biggest tour since 2011, so you know she's going to be delivering pop anthems, perfectly choreographed dance moves and cheeky banter galore. So, who's ready to come into her world? Here's everything you need to know about Kylie's shows this week.
When is Kylie Minogue's Tension Tour in Melbourne?
Due to huge demand – this is Kylie's hometown, after all – the music icon will perform a total of three shows. Kylie will kick things off with a bang at Rod Laver Arena on Thursday, February 20, with two more shows on February 21 and 22.
How to get to the Kylie Minogue concert in Melbourne
Public transport is considered the quickest and easiest option. You can walk from Flinders Street Station (it's a ten-minute stroll via Birrarung Marr or the Tanderrum Bridge) or from Richmond Station or Jolimont Station. Tram 70, 48 and 75 also all have stops near Rod Laver Arena. Be sure to allow plenty of extra travel time in case of a disruption.
There is parking available at the Eastern Plaza Car Park (Entrance D, Olympic Boulevard), and it's highly recommended that you pre-book your spot. Bookings close at midnight the night before the event.
What time will Kylie Minogue come on stage in Melbourne?
Gates will open at 5.30pm, and the Rod Laver Arena website has stated Mallrat will come on at 7.45pm followed by Kylie at 8.35pm. The roughly two-hour set should finish up around 10.30pm.
What can I bring to the Kylie Minogue show?
There are specific rules for what you can and can’t bring to Kylie’s shows in Melbourne – here are the main things to remember.
You can bring:
One bag that must be A4 size or smaller – cloaking is available via the Information Desk (Gate 4) or Show Court 3. Make sure you’ve also got your card (or digital pay on your phone) because the venue is 100 per cent cashless.
You can’t bring:
Professional cameras, audio recording devices, tripods, laser lights, illegal substances, alcohol, bicycles, scooters, skateboards, rollerblades/skates, glass, cans, metal or hard plastic containers, banners larger than 1.6 metres, musical instruments and any large item that can't be placed under the seat. Smoke and vaping is also not permitted with ten metres of the external doors.
You can check the full conditions of entry here.
Are there any Kylie Minogue tickets left?
There are still a few tickets remaining for Kylie's three Melbourne shows, although they do appear to have restricted views. General allocation for all dates is currently exhausted, but you can have a go at looking for tickets on ticket resale platforms.
What’s the full set list for the Kylie Minogue Tension Tour?
After shows in both Perth and Adelaide, we now know the set list is looking loaded with hits from across Kylie's vast musical catalogue. Here's what the 30-odd song set list looks like (and spoiler alert: there's an encore):
- In Your Eyes
- Get Outta My Way
- What Do I Have to Do
- Come Into My World
- Good as Gone
- Spinning Around
- Taboo (pre-recorded)
- On A Night Like This
- Better The Devil You Know
- Shocked
- I Believe in You
- Things We Do For Love
- The Loco-Motion
- Hold On To Now
- Last Night I Dreamt I Fell in Love
- Where The Wild Roses Grow
- Breathe
- I Should Be So Lucky
- Say Something
- Supernova
- Real Groove
- Monday Blues
- Where Does The DJ Go?
- Confide In Me
- Slow
- Timebomb
- Edge of Saturday Night
- Padam Padam
- Can’t Get You Out of My Head
- All The Lovers
- Tension (encore)
- Love at First Sight (encore)
Who are Kylie Minogue’s support acts?
Brisbane-born (and now Melbourne local) singer and rapper Mallrat will be supporting Kylie on the Aussie leg of her Tension Tour. She's best known for songs 'Groceries', 'Pavement' and 'Ray of Light'.
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