A$AP Rocky has added four Australian arena shows, while Shygirl is preparing her first major headline tour with a full band. Their plans span an international return and a change in live format.
Other upcoming runs include an Australian return for Swimming Paul, a support slot for Goo Goo Dolls and a US tour by comedian Felipe Esparza.
A$AP Rocky returns to Australia
The Australian leg of the Don’t Be Dumb World Tour opens December 5 at Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena before visiting Sydney, Brisbane and Perth.
The four shows will be Rocky’s first Australian performances in eight years. They were announced less than two months before opening night, during a crowded summer touring calendar.
Shygirl brings a full band
Shygirl’s tour will support her forthcoming album Swallow!. Opening March 13 in Berlin, it travels through Europe and the UK before reaching North America in April.
North American stops include:
- Salt Lake City
- Denver
- Dallas
- Houston
- Atlanta
- Toronto
- Brooklyn
- Philadelphia
The full-band setup marks a change for an artist associated with disc jockeys (DJs), club venues and electronic performance.
Swimming Paul plans Australian return
Anonymous Paris producer Swimming Paul began releasing music in 2023 and is now touring Europe, North America and Australia.
Following a sold-out Australian tour in 2025, he will return in January for five dates supporting a new album. Venues include Sydney’s Enmore Theatre and Melbourne’s Forum.
Goo Goo Dolls and Felipe Esparza set routes
After an extensive summer run of their own, Goo Goo Dolls will join Def Leppard next spring on the band’s 45-date North American arena tour.
Esparza’s Laughter Will Save Us tour will visit comedy clubs, traditional theaters and casino entertainment rooms across the US. His work also includes streaming specials and long-running podcasts.
