Dua Lipa in Sydney: What you need to know

• British pop sensation Dua Lipa is playing three shows at Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena this week.
• Stage times, travel details and more information for people seeing Dua Lipa in Sydney.
• Considering the rumoured setlist for the Sydney shows.
• READ MORE: More than 300 gigs are coming to Sydney in March & April.

She was named one of Time magazine’s 100 most influential people in the world last year and her third studio album, Radical Optimism, earned her a number two spot here in Australia. Dua Lipa’s career has been marked by significant milestones, including winning a Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording for her collaboration with Silk City on the track ‘Electricity’. Her critically acclaimed second studio album, Future Nostalgia, released in 2020, also had a major impact on her career, showcasing her artistic evolution and commercial success.

Now, Dua Lipa is preparing for three nights at Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena. Fans have been eagerly waiting for her tour to come to Australia since it kicked off in Asia in November, and the time has finally come for Sydneysiders to see the show.

Having played in Melbourne last week, Lipa starts her Sydney run on Wednesday and will play two more shows on Friday and Saturday. Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming shows.

Event details

Dua Lipa’s Radical Optimism Tour is set to electrify Sydney with three spectacular shows at Qudos Bank Arena on March 26, 28, and 29. As part of her much-anticipated training season, these concerts will feature fresh hits from her latest album, Radical Optimism. Fans can look forward to an unforgettable night filled with Dua Lipa’s powerful vocals and high-energy performances. Whether you’re a long-time fan or new to her music, this is a concert experience you won’t want to miss.

What time will Dua Lipa come on stage in Sydney?

Doors at the Qudos Bank Arena open at 6pm with the support act taking to the stage at 7:30pm. After the crowd are sufficiently warmed up, Dua Lipa’s Radical Optimism Tour is expected to see her come on stage at around 8:30-8.45pm.

Venue information

Qudos Bank Arena, nestled in the heart of Sydney Olympic Park, is the perfect venue for a night of live music and entertainment. With a seating capacity of over 21,000, it offers an intimate yet grand setting for Dua Lipa’s shows. The arena is renowned for its state-of-the-art facilities, ensuring an immersive experience for every attendee. Easily accessible by public transport, Olympic Park Station is just a short walk away, making it convenient for concertgoers. Remember to plan ahead and arrive early to soak in the pre-show atmosphere and avoid any last-minute rush.

Who is the support act for Dua Lipa in Sydney?

Supporting Dua throughout her Australian and New Zealand dates is Australian pop girlie Kita Alexander. The pairing makes complete sense—listen to Atmosphere, Alexander’s catchy collab with EDM icon Fisher, if you haven’t already and you’ll get it. And the likes of Between You & I and Press Pause, the eponymous from her latest album, will get concertgoers dancing and warmed up for Dua Lipa’s entrance. It’s absolutely worth getting to the gig early to catch her set. 

How do I travel to the Qudos Bank Arena?

First of all, aim to arrive early to allow time for any unexpected delays. Around 21,000 people are expected to attend each night, and that’s a lot of people travelling in to see Dua Lipa in Sydney.

Train

Trains services run regularly between Central train station and Lidcombe and take around an hour. At Lidcombe, services to Olympic Park Station run every 10 minutes. From there, it’s just a five-minute walk to Qudos Bank Arena.

Bus

A number of services to and from Sydney Olympic Park operate on a daily basis, with the 526 practically taking you to the door. Check timetables and routes here.

Ferry

Make the most of Sydney’s fantastic ferry services and catch the ferry from Circular Quay to Wentworth Point. The journey lasts just under an hour, so the same as the train. Then hop on the Route 526 bus service from the wharf to the Sydney Olympic Park precinct for patrons attending events at Qudos Bank Arena.

Car

There are more than 10,000 onsite car parks throughout the Olympic Park precinct. The largest is P1 Car Park adjoining Qudos Bank Arena. Pre-booking is strongly advised.

All other onsite car parks are within a 10 minute walk of the venue and complimentary shuttle bus services may operate between the arena and all operational car parks.

Tickets and Availability

Dua Lipa tickets for the Sydney shows are in high demand, with general allocation currently sold out. However, fans still have a chance to secure their spot by checking ticket resale platforms or keeping an eye on the Ticketek page for any new releases. If you’re looking to buy Dua Lipa concert tickets, make sure to use a reputable ticket resale service to avoid scams and ensure a smooth purchase. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be part of the Radical Optimism Tour – act fast and get your tickets now to experience Dua Lipa live in Sydney.

What is the setlist for the Dua Lipa shows in Sydney?

She faced criticism for the setlist on the Asian tour dates, with TikTokkers going as far to say “so the asia tour [was] just rehearsal“. Dua clearly heard and has made a lot of changes to the setlist which those online critics—sorry, fans—have been quick to pick up on. It’s now an epic five-act extravaganza.

Looking at the alleged setlists from her recent Melbourne shows, concertgoers can expect to hear most of Radical Optimism, with only ‘French Exit’ appearing to be ironically missing from shows so far. ‘Training Season’, with its catchy beat, seems to be Dua’s choice for the opening number, offering her plenty of opportunity to make a dramatic and scream-inducing entrance before launching into the album’s first track, ‘End of an Era’.

Measuring up to just 36 minutes, Radical Optimism doesn’t quite provide a full show’s-worth of songs and ticket-holders will be pleased to hear that Dua digs into the archives, performing older fan-favourites including ‘One Kiss’, ‘Physical’, ‘Electricity’, and the her first major hit, ‘New Rules’.

The full setlist looks something like this:

Act I

• Training Season
• End of an Era
• Break My Heart
• One Kiss
  
  Act II
• Whatcha Doing
• Levitating
• These Walls
• Cover or surprise guest
• Maria
  
  Act III
• Physical
• Electricity
• Hallucinate
• Illusion
  
  Act IV
• Falling Forever
• Happy for You
• Love Again
• Anything for Love
• Be the One
  
  Encore
• New Rules
• Dance the Night(Shortened)
• Don’t Start Now
• Houdini

Of course, setlists vary and could change between shows but we’d say that’s a pretty good selection.

The eagle-eyed amongst us will have noticed that sneaky part of Act II. In Melbourne, Dua Lipa covered AC/DC’s ‘Highway to Heaven’, Natalie Imbruglia’s ‘Torn’ and Kylie’s ‘Can’t Get You Out Of My Head’—she’s got range—and also welcomed Aussie artists Troye Sivan and Vance Joy on-stage for a surprise performance. Who knows what surprises she has in store for Sydney. Could her previous cover be a hint at a Kylie appearance? We’ll soon find out.

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