# Damien Rice Announces Return To Australia & New Zealand With Theatre Shows For January-February 2025

**Latest News** — On Your Markus  
**Published:** 3 October 2024  
**Author:** Markus Hamence  
**Source:** https://onyourmarkus.au/latest-news/damien-rice-announces-return-to-australia-new-zealand-with-theatre-shows-for-january-february-2025/

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*“Listening to Damien Rice is both painful and absolutely beautiful. Like true art.”* – **The AU Review**

*“Rice took his audience on a mysterious and haunting journey through his raw stories of love, heartache, pain, and sorrow” – ***Lilithia Reviews**

*“Metaphorical jaws were on the floor of Hamer Hall.” – ***The Music**

*“Damien Rice proves his voice, his onstage demeanour and his ability to collect tears is still strong” – ***Forte Magazine**

Following an incredible sold-out tour in May 2023, prolific Irish singer-songwriter **Damien Rice** returns to **Australia** for an extensive series of theatre shows, plus a long-awaited visit to **New Zealand **in** January **and** February 2025**.

Rice will bring his captivating live show to audiences in **Adelaide, Melbourne, Bendigo, Canberra, Thirroul, Sydney, Newcastle **and** Brisbane** before heading over to New Zealand for performances in **Auckland, Wellington **and**Christchurch**.

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**Frontier Members** can access presale tickets on **Thursday 3 October **from** 12pm local time** before tickets go on sale **Friday 4 October** from **2pm local time**. Tickets and tour information via frontiertouring.com/damienrice.

Known for his hauntingly beautiful live shows, Damien Rice has the ability to transform the biggest of rooms into the most intimate spaces. Often performing with no setlist, Rice has built an incredible connection with fans that continues to evolve with each live performance.

Following his last visit to Australia, Rice spent the latter half of 2023 performing around the world, including intimate shows in **Japan** along with his ***Sailboat Tour*** across **Italy** and **Spain**. A veteran of the live stage, Rice continues to sweep audiences off their feet, commanding crowds in an innate way.

With the release of his debut album *[O](https://open.spotify.com/album/3ADELRoZ4I8WLE7clLU7La?si=D2qVZc9wTauVZJP1jcXUdQ)* in 2002, the Dublin-born singer was thrust into the spotlight, landing a Top 10 spot on the UK Album Chart, plus three Top 30 UK singles and a Shortlist Music Prize. He released his follow up album, *[9](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/9_(Damien_Rice_album))*, in 2006 featuring hit single ‘9 Crimes’. 2014 saw the release of his third and latest studio album, *[My Favourite Faded Fantasy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Favourite_Faded_Fantasy)*, with fans eagerly awaiting new music from the multi-platinum singer. 

Damien Rice fans can prepare for an evening of powerful and masterful performances, when he returns to **Australia**and makes a highly anticipated visit to **New Zealand** in **January** and **February 2025**. 

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**DAMIEN RICE**  
**AUSTRALIAN & NEW ZEALAND TOUR**

**JANUARY & FEBRUARY 2025**  
Presented by Chugg Entertainment, Gaynor Crawford & Frontier Touring 

**FRONTIER MEMBER PRESALE **  
via **[frontiertouring.com/damienrice](http://frontiertouring.com/damienrice)**  
Runs 24 hours from: **Thursday 3 October (12pm local time)**

*or until presale allocation exhausted*

**TICKETS ON SALE**  
Begins: **Friday 4 October (2pm local time)**

**WEDNESDAY 22 JANUARY **  
**Her Majesty’s Theatre | Adelaide, SA (Lic. All Ages)**  
[ticketek.com.au](https://frntr.co/DamienRice25Ade)

**SATURDAY 25 JANUARY**  
**Palais Theatre | Melbourne, VIC (Lic. All Ages)**  
[ticketmaster.com.au](https://frntr.co/DamienRice25Mel)

**TUESDAY 28 JANUARY**  
**Ulumbarra Theatre | Bendigo, VIC (Lic. All Ages)**  
[bendigoregion.com.au](https://frntr.co/DamienRice25Bnd)

**THURSDAY 30 JANUARY**  
**Canberra Theatre | Canberra, ACT (Lic. All Ages)**  
[canberraticketing.com.au](https://frntr.co/DamienRice25Cbr)

**SATURDAY 1 FEBRUARY**  
**Anita’s Theatre | Thirroul, NSW (Lic. All Ages)**  
[ticketmaster.com.au](https://frntr.co/DamienRice25Thrr)

**MONDAY 3 FEBRUARY**  
**State Theatre | Sydney, NSW (Lic. All Ages)**  
[ticketmaster.com.au](https://frntr.co/DamienRice25Syd)

**TUESDAY 4 FEBRUARY**  
**Civic Theatre | Newcastle, NSW (Lic. All Ages)**  
[civictheatrenewcastle.com.au](https://frntr.co/DamienRice25Newc)

  
**THURSDAY 6 FEBRUARY**  
**The Tivoli | Brisbane, QLD (18+)**  
[ticketmaster.com.au](https://frntr.co/DamienRice25Bne)

**SUNDAY 9 FEBRUARY**  
**Bruce Mason Centre | Auckland, NZ (Lic. All Ages)**  
[ticketmaster.co.nz](https://frntr.co/DamienRice25Akl)

**TUESDAY 11 FEBRUARY**  
**Opera House | Wellington, NZ (Lic. All Ages)**  
[ticketmaster.co.nz](https://frntr.co/DamienRice25Wel)

**THURSDAY 13 FEBRUARY **  
**James Hay Theatre | Christchurch, NZ (Lic. All Ages)**  
[ticketek.co.nz](https://frntr.co/DamienRice25Chc)

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