May 29th, 2026Spectacular Melbourne Show To Honour Living Legend

There will be no sitting in silence at Rod Laver Arena this September, when a star-studded lineup of some of the world’s best performers honour Australian singer and living legend, John Farnham.

Performers including Jimmy Barnes, Keith Urban, Ross Wilson and Richard Marx will perform some of Farnham’s most popular classics live on stage on Sunday, 20 September.

The epic line up also includes guest performances by Celine Dion and Hugh Jackman, who will perform via satellite from Paris and Los Angeles respectively.

Jessica Mauboy, Jon Stevens, Mitch Tambo, Diesel and Human Nature will also perform.

The event is being delivered in partnership with Head & Neck Cancer Australia, a cause close to Farnham’s heart after being diagnosed with oral cancer in August 2022.

Farnham is one of the most popular performers to ever play at Melbourne Park.

He starred in 94 shows at venues across the precinct throughout his career – attracting a total of more than 1 million fans.

The world-class production will also include a 38-piece orchestra and 16-piece choir celebrating Farnham’s iconic catalogue.

The event will have a special focus on Whispering Jack to mark the album’s 40th anniversary.

It adds to a huge pipeline of events across the state, including the Melbourne Winter Masterpieces: Cartier exhibition at NGV, AFL Finals Series, the historic NFL Melbourne Game and Rory McIlroy’s return at the Australian Open golf.

The record-breaking $46.7 billion Victorian visitor economy supports more than 288,000 jobs in the sector across the state.

Tickets go on sale on Tuesday, 2June 2026 through Ticketek.