Country music star Keith Urban will make Boondall the heart of his 2025 Australian tour, with three packed nights at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre set to draw fans from across Queensland and beyond. The internationally acclaimed artist, who grew up in the Sunshine State, is returning to the suburb where thousands have gathered over the decades to see some of music’s biggest names — and this time, it’s his turn to headline in front of a hometown crowd.
A Hometown Return
Urban, born in Whangarei, New Zealand, and raised in Queensland, has long been celebrated as one of Australia’s most successful music exports. While his career took flight in Nashville, his formative years in Caboolture shaped the sound and style that would make him a global name. Locals still recall him as the young guitarist who played community events for a modest fee before climbing international charts with albums like Golden Road and Be Here.
Boondall’s Brisbane Entertainment Centre will host Urban for three consecutive shows on 15, 16 and 17 August 2025 — the only city on the tour to score an extra date after two initial nights sold out.
These concerts mark his first local performances since December 2022 and are part of his High and Alive World Tour, named for his 2024 album High, which debuted at number three on the ARIA Albums Chart.
Celebrating Milestones
The tour arrives in a milestone year for Urban. In January, he was inducted into the Roll of Renown at the Golden Guitar Awards, where he also took home the Top Selling Australian Country Album of the Year for High. Event organisers praised his influence on country music both in Australia and abroad, citing his dedication to expanding the genre’s reach.
Urban’s career has been decorated with accolades including four Grammy Awards, 13 Country Music Association Awards, six ARIA Awards and 15 Golden Guitars. His live shows are known for their energy, featuring a mix of new material such as “Straight Line” and “Messed Up As Me” alongside chart-topping hits like “One Too Many” with P!nk and “The Fighter” with Carrie Underwood.
Boondall’s Connection
For Brisbane’s northside, Urban’s upcoming shows are more than a tour stop. The Brisbane Entertainment Centre in Boondall has long been a gathering point for fans across the region, and for Queensland-born Urban, playing here is a symbolic nod to the community that helped shape his early career. In the past decade alone, he has sold more than half a million concert tickets in Australia, underscoring his enduring appeal.
Urban will be joined on stage by rising U.S. country singer Chase Matthew, who is opening all Australian tour dates. Tickets for the Brisbane shows are available through Ticketek, though availability is limited after high demand during presales.
Tickets and Tour Information
The High and Alive World Tour kicks off in Newcastle on 13 August 2025 before moving through Boondall, Wollongong, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide.
For more details on venues, ticketing and tour updates, visit keithurban.com.
