August 6 update: In news we certainly weren't expecting, Kendrick Lamar has just announced that he'll be playing another huge Melbourne show – and for this one, he's bringing along Doechii. *Cue screams* Yep, if your dream is to see K Dot and the Swamp Princess on the one night, this show is for you. Here's hoping she joins him on stage for a collab. To find out how you can get tickets to the new show on December 4, read on.
It's safe to say we all lost our collective minds when Kendrick Lamar was announced as the headline act for Spilt Milk (alongside Doechii, Dominic Fike and Schoolboy Q), but when tickets sold out immediately, many of us who missed out were left devastated. Thankfully, the multi-Grammy Award-winning rapper heard the cries of local fans and has just confirmed he'll be performing a massive show in December.
The Grand National Tour will take over Melbourne’s AAMI Park on Wednesday, December 3 and Thursday, December 4 – and we could not be more excited. Here’s everything we know so far.
When is Kendrick Lamar in Melbourne?
The beloved artist will be bringing his Grand National Tour to AAMI Park on Wednesday, December 3 and Thursday, December 4 – it will be the first time he’s been in the Melbourne since his 2022 The Big Steppers Tour.
When do Kendrick Lamar Melbourne tickets go on sale?
The general sale for the just-announced second show kicks off at 1pm on Monday, August 11 via his tour website.
Is there a Kendrick Lamar presale for his Melbourne show?
For an icon like Lamar, you better believe it! The Vodafone presale goes live on Thursday, August 7 at 11am.
How much do Kendrick Lamar tickets cost?
Tickets start from $129.90, but you can expect to pay almost $350 for front general admission. Real committed Kenfolk can get in on the VIP packages – which include premium reserved seats and VIP merch designed by Kung Fu Kenny himself. These come in at around $630.
Where else is Kendrick Lamar playing in Australia?
Spilt Milk will bring Lamar to Ballarat, Perth, Canberra and the Gold Coast. His Grand National Tour is a more exclusive affair, with four shows currently confirmed – two in Melbourne and two in Sydney.
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