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Franz Ferdinand Announce Their Awaited Return to Australia
Announcing the audacious return of Scottish rock band Franz Ferdinand to Australia this November and December, in support of their sixth studio album The Human Fear.
Last touring Australia in 2018, the multi-platinum selling band will bring their revered live show to Brisbane’s Riverstage (QLD) on Saturday 29 November, and Anita’s Theatre in Thirroul (NSW) on Tuesday 2 December.
The band will also play Live At The Gardens, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne (VIC) on Friday 28 November and On The Steps at Sydney Opera House Forecourt (NSW) on Wednesday 3 December. They will be supported on all shows by local special guests Teenage Dads and Delivery except for Thirroul, which will feature support from Delivery only.
Franz Ferdinand Australian Tour Dates Sold by Ticketmaster
- November 28, 2025, – Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne VIC
- November 29, 2025, – Riverstage, Brisbane QLD
- December 2, 2025, – Anita’s Theatre, Thirroul NSW
- December 3, 2025, – Sydney Opera House Forecourt, Sydney NSW
Franz Ferdinand signed with Domino in 2003 and soon after released their second single ‘Take Me Out’, catapulting them onto the international stage and landing the number one spot in the Triple J Hottest 100 (2004). Now, more than two decades into their career, their music continues to resonate worldwide. Both commercially and critically acclaimed, Franz Ferdinand have become one of the UK’s most successful bands, with over 10 million albums sold, 2.5 billion streams, 14 platinum certifications, and a string of prestigious accolades including Brit, Ivor Novello, and Mercury Prize awards, along with multiple Grammy nominations and two ARIA top 10 albums. They’ve sold over 6 million tickets globally, known for their electrifying live shows, and have headlined major festivals including Reading, Leeds, Primavera, Big Day Out, Splendour In The Grass and Falls Festival. In 2022, they released Hits to the Head, a greatest hits compilation that serves as a powerful reminder of the global appeal and enduring popularity of their music.
With a string of successful singles, EPs, and the Michael Gudinski Breakthrough Artist ARIA award under their belt, Teenage Dads released their highly anticipated debut full length MAJORDOMO in August 2024. The album debuted at #1 on the Australian album chart and saw the group tour extensively, playing their largest headline Australian tour, EU/UK and US headline shows, as well as a main support slot for Dayglow on his North American tour. Teenage Dads also made festival appearances at Laneway and The Great escape (UK), ending the year with Lost Paradise and Beyond the Valley, and a nomination for Best Australian Live Act of the Year at the 2024 J Awards.
Melbourne garage-punk group Delivery have spent the last few years marking themselves as one of the hardest and fastest working bands in town – with two album releases, two 7-inch releases, spots at Golden Plains and Latitude, four tours of Europe including an arena run with The Vaccines, and a nod from NPR as one of their favourite bands at SXSW Texas. Their debut album Forever Giving Handshakes was a definitive opening statement from the 5-piece and their highly anticipated 2025 follow-up album, Force Majeure, has received widespread acclaim, with Rolling Stone Australia including them on their esteemed Future of Music 2025 list.
When do tickets go on sale?
Live at the Gardens – Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne VIC
Frontier Member Presale: Monday 12 May @ 10am – Tuesday 13 May, 10am
Roundhouse & Live At The Gardens Presale: Monday 12 May @ 10am – Tuesday 13 May, 10am
Royal Botanic Gardens Presale: Monday 12 May @ 10am – Tuesday 13 May, 10am
Teenage Dad’s Presale: Monday 12 May @ 10am – Tuesday 13 May, 10am
General Public: Wednesday 14 May @ 10am
Riverstage, Brisbane QLD
Frontier Member Presale: Monday 12 May @ 10am – Tuesday 13 May, 10am
Teenage Dad’s Presale: Monday 12 May @ 10am – Tuesday 13 May, 10am
General Public: Wednesday 14 May @ 10am
Anita’s Theatre, Thirroul NSW
Frontier Member Presale: Monday 12 May @ 10am – Tuesday 13 May, 10am
General Public: Wednesday 14 May @ 10am
Sydney Opera House Forecourt, Sydney NSW
Mastercard Presale: Fri 9 May @ 10am – Mon 12 May, 9am
Frontier Member Presale: Monday 12 May @ 10am – Wednesday 14 May @ 9am
My Ticketmaster Presale: Monday 12 May @ 10am – Wednesday 14 May @ 9am
General Public: Wednesday 14 May @ 10am
*All times are local
#Prices are subject to change.
Franz Ferdinand 2025 Australia Tour Ticket Tips
Are there ticket limits in place for Franz Ferdinand?
Live at the Gardens – Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne VIC
There is a strict limit of ten (10) tickets per customer for the presale and ten (10) tickets per customer for the General Public.
Rivertstage, Brisbane QLD
There is a strict limit of four (4) tickets per customer for the presale and eight (8) tickets per customer for the General Public
Anita’s Theatre, Thirroul NSW
There is a strict limit of four (4) tickets per customer for the presale and eight (8) tickets per customer for the General Public
Sydney Opera House Forecourt, Sydney NSW
There is a strict limit of ten (10) tickets per customer for the presale and ten (10) tickets per customer for the General Public
Please adhere to the published ticket limit. Persons who exceed the ticket limit may have any or all of their orders and tickets cancelled without notice by Ticketmaster at its discretion. This includes orders associated with the same name, e-mail address, billing address, credit card number or any other information.
Are there Event Collectables available for Franz Ferdinand?
Yes! Do you want a memento to remember your night? When selecting your tickets, make sure you add an Event Collectable to receive your Franz Ferdinand souvenir.
* Event Collectables will be dispatched approximately one month post-event.
** Event Collectables are available for Franz Ferdinand’s Live at the Gardens show ONLY.
How do I purchase Accessible Seating tickets for Franz Ferdinand?
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Accessible tickets, both during presales and the general public sale period, can also be requested via our Submit a request – Ticketmaster Help. Please be sure to include your relevant presale code with your request if wanting to make a booking during the presale period.
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Franz Ferdinand will bring their tour to Australia in November & December 2025. Tickets are on sale via Ticketmaster.com.au.
