ABC Melbourne 2027

ABC Melbourne 2027: the confirmed show

ABC is confirmed for Thursday 11 March 2027 at Palais Theatre. It is an announced Concert date on the Melbourne calendar, sold through the official ticket seller named by the promoter.

On sale since Friday 7 August 2026.

All announced Melbourne dates: Thursday 11 March 2027. The show is part of The Lexicon of Love Tour 2027, and the Melbourne leg sits within a wider Australian run whose other cities are announced by the promoter.

We are an independent guide, not the box office. This page collects what has been officially published about the Melbourne show (date, venue, sale stages, indicative prices and how to get there) and keeps it current. If anything changes, such as an added date, a venue upgrade or a revised start time, we update the page and email everyone signed up for the alert.

Dates on this page are shown in Melbourne local time, which is AEDT during summer and AEST from early April. That matters most for on-sale times rather than the show itself, but it is easy to get wrong when buying from another state or overseas.

Melbourne shows for big touring acts can sell quickly, partly because several major tours compete for the same summer weekends and partly because fans from regional Victoria and Tasmania buy here too. If you have not bought yet, the next sections explain the sale stages, what you are likely to pay and how to plan the night at Palais Theatre.

Presales and on-sale for ABC Melbourne 2027

Each sale stage for ABC at Palais Theatre comes with its own access rule. Here is how they usually differ for a Melbourne show:

• Artist presale: a code sent to the artist’s mailing list. If you signed up before the announcement, look for it in your inbox, including the promotions folder.
• Promoter presale: available to members of the promoter’s own list; it is usually free to join but must be done before the window opens.
• Card presale: eligibility is checked by the card number at checkout, so the card must be used to pay.
• Telco presale: Telstra Plus or Optus Perks customers log in through their provider’s rewards page.
• General sale: open to anyone with a ticketing account.

Sales open at a stated local time, and in summer Melbourne runs on AEDT, one hour ahead of Brisbane and three hours ahead of Perth. Set a reminder for the Melbourne time, not your own, if you are buying from another state.

One practical tip: if you qualify for more than one presale, use the earliest. Allocations are separate, so missing out in one window does not stop you trying again in the next, but the choice of seats shrinks with each stage.

If you missed the stages, the alert below covers releases of extra tickets and any additional Melbourne dates.

How much are ABC Melbourne 2027 tickets?

The honest answer depends on where you want to be in Palais Theatre and when you buy. Based on comparable Melbourne shows, a seat towards the back has usually cost between A$79 and A$149, while a strong reserved seat or a floor position runs from about A$149 to A$219. Packages with extras start higher and can pass A$279. Booking fees are charged on top.

A few habits help keep the cost down. Buy during the presale, when the full range of price levels is open rather than only the dearest seats left on general sale. Compare one section across the seat map instead of assuming the floor is best; at some venues the first rows of the lower tier give a cleaner view for less money. And check whether a second Melbourne date has been added, as the newer date often has better availability at the lower price levels.

If the cheapest tiers have gone, the alert below will tell you when production holds or returned tickets come back at face value. We never sell tickets ourselves, and we do not send people to unofficial resale.

The venue: ABC Melbourne 2027 at Palais Theatre

ABC plays Palais Theatre, and the room sets the tone for the evening. Melbourne’s concert venues range from heritage theatres built between the wars to arenas inside a sporting precinct, and each has its own entry routine, bar setup and sightlines. Check the venue’s event page a few days before the show for door times and any bag rules; they can differ from one event to another.

The Palais faces the bay on the Lower Esplanade, beside Luna Park. Tram route 96 from Bourke Street ends at Acland Street, a two-minute walk away, and route 16 runs via St Kilda Road and Fitzroy Street to the same area. From the CBD the ride takes around 25–30 minutes. There is no train station in St Kilda. Street parking is metered and scarce on weekend evenings, particularly in summer when the foreshore is busy. After a late show, trams back to the city run less often, so check the timetable rather than assuming the next one is close.

For a Concert show here, our general advice is simple. If you have general admission tickets, the queue starts well before doors and the best floor spots go to those who are early. With reserved seats, there is no need to rush, but allow time for security screening and the bar. Most venues are cashless, so bring a card or a phone wallet.

Accessible seating is booked through the ticketing company, and holders of a Companion Card can usually get a free ticket for their companion when buying for an eligible show. Contact the seller rather than buying general seats and asking at the door. Our venues page has more on each Melbourne room, including layout notes and nearby food options.

Making a night of ABC Melbourne 2027

Melbourne is a good city to build an evening around a gig. Depending on the venue, there is plenty nearby: the laneways and Chinatown sit a few blocks from the Forum and 170 Russell; Southbank and the Arts Centre surround Hamer Hall; Fitzroy Street and Acland Street in St Kilda are a short walk from the Palais; and Richmond’s Swan Street is the usual pre-show spot for Melbourne Park. Book dinner early on a big night, because the nearest places fill fast.

For visitors, a few local basics. Melbourne runs on AEDT in summer and AEST from April to early October. Trams are the easiest way around the inner suburbs, and the CBD is compact enough to walk. Tipping is not expected in Australia, though rounding up for good service is common.

If you are travelling from interstate for ABC, check the other dates on the Australian leg too. Melbourne and Sydney often get more than one night on a big run, which gives more chances to find good seats. Current Melbourne dates: Thursday 11 March 2027.

Want to know if another Melbourne night is added? The free alert below covers it.

Sold out? Your options for ABC Melbourne 2027

A “sold out” banner on the first day rarely means the last ticket has gone. For ABC at Palais Theatre, there are three realistic routes back in, in order of reliability.

Official resale. Ticketek Marketplace and Ticketmaster Resale let fans who can no longer go resell through the original seller, and the ticket is reissued in your name. That is the safest second-hand route.

Production and late releases. Seats held back for cameras, sound desks and guests are often released in the final week. They go quickly and without much warning.

Set the alert, keep your ticketing account logged in on your phone, and be ready to move quickly when a release drops.

Extra dates. If demand is strong, promoters add nights, and Melbourne is regularly among the cities that get one. Current Melbourne dates: Thursday 11 March 2027.

What to avoid: unofficial sites selling far above face value, and social media sellers asking for bank transfers. In Victoria, tickets for declared major events cannot legally be resold for more than 10 per cent above face value, and cancelled tickets are not refunded at the door.

Our alert covers all three routes. Meanwhile, these Melbourne 2027 shows may also interest you: Australian Open 2027 Melbourne 2027 · The Human League Melbourne 2027 · Niall Horan Melbourne 2027 · Bruno Mars Melbourne 2027 · Amy Shark Melbourne 2027 · Ariana Grande Melbourne 2027