Update June 12: From stage crashers to a mid-set Tim Tam break, there's no denying Katy Perry's first few Aussie shows have been chaotic in the best way possible. With one performance already down in Melbourne, she's gearing up for three in a row – if you've got tickets, prepare for anything!
Whether you love her or not, there's no denying that Katy Perry has a huge Australian fanbase – after all, it's no easy feat to sell out four shows at Rod Laver Arena alone. And after wowing the crowd at the MCG as part of last year's AFL Grand Final half-time show (where she performed with local legend Tina Arena), Perry is back with her first major tour in seven years.
The Lifetimes Tour is every Katy Cat's chance to see the award-winning pop star live in a show that includes everything from aerial acrobatics and AI intelligence to lightsaber battles and dance breaks. Get ready to roar Melbourne, here's everything you need to know if you're heading along to see Katy Perry.
When is Katy Perry in Melbourne?
Perry kicked off her Aussie tour in Sydney on Wednesday, June 4. She's set to perform at Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena on June 7, 12, 13 and 14, with more shows to come in Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth. All up, Perry is performing 15 sold-out gigs across the country.
Who is Katy Perry’s support act in Melbourne?
Joining Perry as her support act for the Australian leg of the Lifetimes Tour is Kinder – a duo from Maitland comprising sisters Briony and Savannah Osei. The Ghanaian-Australian singers, songwriters and producers are known for blending dance, pop and Afrobeats, with their catchy tunes guaranteed to get the audience up and dancing.
How to get to the Katy Perry concerts 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 Katy Perry come on stage in Melbourne?
Gates will open at 6pm, and the Rod Laver Arena website has stated Kinder will come on at 7.45pm. Perry should be hitting the stage around 8.30pm.
What can I bring to the Katy Perry shows?
There are specific rules for what you can and can’t bring to Perry'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 Katy Perry tickets left in Melbourne?
If you're doing a last-minute scramble for tickets to the Lifetimes Tour in Melbourne, there are still a handful available – you can try your luck at purchasing what's left here.
What’s the full set list for Katy Perry's Lifetimes Tour in Melbourne?
Following Perry's first shows in Sydney and Melbourne, we've got a pretty good idea of what fans can expect from the performance. And yes, before you panic – she's definitely playing 'California Gurls'. The 24-song set list is filled with bangers from across all of Perry's albums, including seven from the latest release 143. Check out the full song line-up below:
- Artificial
- Chained To The Rhythm
- Teary Eyes
- Dark Horse
- Woman's World
- California Gurls
- Teenage Dream
- Hot N Cold / Last Friday Night (TGIF)
- I Kissed A Girl
- Nirvana
- Crush
- I'm His, He's Mine
- Wide Awake
- Circle The Drain
- I'm Still Breathing
- Thinking Of You
- All The Love
- ET
- Part Of Me
- Rise
- Roar
- Daisies
- Lifetimes
- Firework
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