Russell Morris Announces Farewell Australian Tour

Aussie icon Russell Morris is calling time on his incredible career in music.

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Australian music legend Russell Morris has announced one final tour before pulling the plug on performing live.

The ARIA Hall of Fame and Australian Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees The Farewell Tour takes in eight dates across the country this August and September.

Joined by his 13-piece backing band featuring some of Australia’s finest musicians, Morris will perform all his biggest hits, including ‘The Real Thing’, ‘Wings of an Eagle’ and ‘Sweet, Sweet Love’.

Kicking things off in Adelaide at the Festival Theatre on Sunday, August 3, Morris and co continue the tour at Newcastle’s Civic Theatre on Thursday, August 7, Perth’s Convention & Entertainment Centre on Saturday, August 9, Brisbane’s QPAC on Friday, August 22, Tweed Heads’ Twin Towers Services Club on Saturday, August 23 and Melbourne’s Hamer Hall on Wednesday, August 27. The final two concerts take place at Thirroul’s Anita’s House on Saturday, September 6, and Sydney’s Opera House Concert Hall on Sunday, September 7.

Pre-sale tickets go on sale from 9:30 am local time on Tuesday, April 8. Register here. General on-sale begins at 9:30am local time on Thursday, April 10 via Russell Morris’ website.

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Russell Morriss’ career stretches more than five decades, with the singer-songwriter and guitarist having released 15 albums and scored two ARIA Chart Single #1s with ‘The Real Thing’ and ‘Part Three Into Paper Walls’.

Ahead of his final shows, Morris released a statement explaining his reasons for stepping away from performing live which you can read below.

“For too many years to count, more than I care to admit, I’ve performed across every corner of Australia. From smoky clubs to rowdy pubs, sprawling festivals to RSL halls, I’ve done it all, and I’ve cherished every second of it.

“Since the ‘60s, I’ve poured my heart into this circuit, but after decades of constant motion, I started to feel a creeping sense of déjà vu - maybe I was repeating myself, treading the same worn paths. That’s why my albums have danced through so many styles—folk, rock, blues, you name it. I’m not built for the repetitive; it’s like circling the drain, and I refuse to let that be my story.

“So, we’ve crafted this tour as a kind of farewell—a grand send-off to this chapter. Is it the last shows? Who can say for sure? Life’s unpredictable, and I’m not one for absolutes.

“But right now, it feels like it could be. One thing’s certain: no more endless rounds of clubs, pubs, or RSLs. Maybe a rare one-off gig down the line, if the stars align.

“For now, though, this is my way of closing the loop—not the end of my music, but the end of the beginning. A pivot, not a full stop.”

Catch Russell Morris at Festival Theatre on Sunday, August 3. For ticketing information, visit russellmorris.com.au.

RUSSELL MORRIS & HIS ALL-STAR BAND THE FAREWELL TOUR Australian Dates

Sunday, August 3 - Festival Theatre, Adelaide, SA

Thursday, August 7 - Civic Theatre, Newcastle, NSW

Saturday, August 9 - Perth Convention & Entertainment Centre, Perth, WA

Friday, August 22 - QPAC, Brisbane, QLD

Saturday, August 23 - Twin Towns Services Club, Tweed Heads, NSW

Wednesday, August 27 - Hamer Hall, Melbourne, VIC

Saturday, September 6 - Anita’s Theatre, Thirroul, NSW

Sunday, September 7 - Sydney Opera House Concert Hall, Sydney

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