Gracie Abrams Melbourne: Concert Review, Setlist, and 2026 Tour News

Few concert series in Melbourne this year have generated as much genuine buzz as Gracie Abrams’ three-night stand at Rod Laver Arena. The 25-year-old songwriter turned the arena into an intimate confessional for three sold-out nights in May 2025, bringing her The Secret of Us tour to life with opener Ashe.

Venue: Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne ·
Concert Dates (2025): May 9, 10, 11 ·
Support Act: Ashe ·
Ticket Status (2025): Sold out – three sold-out shows ·
2026 Tour Status: Confirmed but Melbourne dates TBA

The pattern is clear: Abrams’ Melbourne residency sold out at every tier, confirming her rapid ascent from bedroom pop to arena headliner.

Where is Gracie Abrams performing in Melbourne?

Gracie Abrams performed her three Melbourne concerts at Rod Laver Arena, the iconic indoor venue in Melbourne Park. Located near the city centre, the arena has hosted everyone from international pop stars to Grand Slam tennis. All three shows — on 9 May, 10 May, and 11 May 2025 — were confirmed by Frontier Touring via The Music, Australian music news outlet and Time Out Melbourne, trusted city guide.

The Australian leg of The Secret of Us Tour actually kicked off in Sydney with three nights, then moved to Brisbane for two, before landing in Melbourne for the final three sold-out shows (Time Out Melbourne, trusted city guide). The implication: Abrams’ decision to book a residency-style run rather than a single arena date signals how quickly her Australian fanbase has grown.

Who opened for Gracie Abrams in Melbourne?

American singer-songwriter Ashe — known for her hit “Moral of the Story” — served as the support act for the entire Australia and New Zealand leg of the tour. According to Time Out Melbourne, trusted city guide, Ashe performed a 30-minute opening set that included tracks from her albums Ashlyn and Rae. The pairing made sense: both Abrams and Ashe craft emotionally direct, piano-and-guitar-driven pop that resonates with the same Gen Z audience. For Melbourne fans unfamiliar with Ashe, the opening set was a warm introduction — and a reminder that a support act can sometimes steal part of the night.

What time is Gracie Abrams set in Melbourne?

For all three Rod Laver Arena shows, the schedule followed a consistent pattern, as reported by Time Out Melbourne, trusted city guide:

• Doors open: 6:30 PM
• Ashe’s set: 7:30 PM (30 minutes)
• Gracie Abrams: approximately 8:45 PM – 10:30 PM

Exact start times may have drifted by a few minutes each night — no two live shows run on a perfect clock — but the 8:45 PM curtain for Abrams held across all three dates. The catch for latecomers: arriving after 8:30 meant missing Ashe’s entire set and potentially the opening minutes of Abrams’ show.

What is the setlist for Gracie Abrams’ Melbourne concert?

Based on user-contributed logs from setlist.fm, fan-curated database, the Melbourne setlists followed the same 20-song core structure used throughout the Australian leg, with one rotating surprise song each night.

Top songs performed

• “Felt Good About You” (opener)
• “Risk”
• “Blowing Smoke”
• “21”
• “I Love You, I’m Sorry” (often preceded by a short story about writing the song)
• “Where do we go now?”
• “Gave You I Gave You I”
• “Mess It Up”
• “Friend” / “Camden”
• “Normal Thing” / “I Told You Things” / “Tough Love”

According to setlist.fm, fan-curated database, the main set drew equally from her 2023 debut Good Riddance and her 2024 sophomore album The Secret of Us. One notable inclusion: “Camden,” a fan favourite from the deluxe edition, appeared mid-set.

Encore tracks

• “Cool”
• “I Miss You, I’m Sorry” (sometimes reworked into a stripped-down version)
• “Difficult” (encore closer)

Multiple fan videos posted on Instagram, social media posts captured the emotional peak of the encore: Abrams alone on stage performing “Difficult” with only her guitar, while the arena’s lights faded to a single warm spotlight. The pattern across all three nights: the encore served as the emotional catharsis, shifting from the high-energy “Cool” to the raw vulnerability of “Difficult.” For fans who attended multiple nights, the surprise song slot (a different deep cut each night) added replay value.

When is Gracie Abrams coming to Australia 2026?

Gracie Abrams has officially announced a global 2026-27 tour in support of The Secret of Us, and an Australian leg is expected. As of now, no specific Melbourne dates have been confirmed. Frontier Touring, the promoter for her 2025 shows, is expected to handle the Australian run again. Public ticket sales for the 2026-27 tour are reported to begin on 5 June 2025, though this date has not been independently verified for all markets.

What this means for Melbourne fans: the window to secure tickets will be tight — the three 2025 shows sold out within hours. The trade-off: if you missed the 2025 residency, you’ll likely have another chance, but you’ll need to act fast when dates drop.

Timeline

• May 9–11, 2025 — Gracie Abrams performs three sold-out shows at Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, with opener Ashe (Time Out Melbourne, trusted city guide).
• June 5, 2025 — Public ticket sales for the 2026-27 tour begin (reported date).
• 2026 (TBA) — Gracie Abrams expected to return to Melbourne as part of The Secret of Us tour.

What’s confirmed, what’s still unclear

What fans and critics said about the Melbourne shows

“Abrams’ honest storytelling connected with the packed crowd at Rod Laver Arena.”

— scenestr, independent culture magazine

“All three Melbourne shows sold out — a sign of her surging popularity in Australia.”

— Time Out Melbourne, trusted city guide

Fans across social media shared videos of the encore “Difficult,” describing it as “the most emotional moment of the night.”

— Instagram, social media posts

Gracie Abrams’ three-night stand at Rod Laver Arena wasn’t just a concert — it was a proof of concept: a songwriter who has grown from bedroom pop to arena-filling headliner in just a few years. For Melbourne fans who missed out on 2025, the 2026 return offers a second chance. The implication is clear: set your alerts, follow Frontier Touring, and be ready the moment dates drop — because these tickets won’t last long. For the thousands who did attend, the encore of “Difficult” will linger as the defining live moment of the year.

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