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Backstreet Boys perform at Rod Laver Arena Melbourne on Friday 8 May 2015. The first Australian show of 2015. Ros O'Gorman photo

Backstreet Boys perform at Rod Laver Arena Melbourne on Friday 8 May 2015. The first Australian show of 2015. Ros O'Gorman photo

Backstreet Boys Australian Tour Rescheduled For 2021

by Paul Cashmere on May 20, 2020

in News

Live Nation has put new dates for Backstreet Boys in Australia on sale for May 2021.

Backstreet Boys were another casualty of the pandemic. The tour was due to start today (May 20) in Brisbane.

Live Nation Australian tours for Green Day and Rod Stewart are yet to be rescheduled. The Alanis Morissette April 2020 shows have been moved to November 2020.

Live Nation’s cancelled tours include Ari Lennox, Asgeir, Baroness, Becky Lucas, Dave Matthews Band, Deftones, Elbow, Ministry, In Flames, Jason Byrne, Patty Griffin, YBN Cordae, Y2K and Pixies.

Live Nation has issued the following statement about Backstreet Boys.

Due to recent announcements by the Australian and New Zealand Governments the BACKSTREET BOYS – “DNA World Tour 2020” tour is being rescheduled.

In a message to their fans, the Backstreet Boys said:

“We were extremely excited to bring our DNA World tour down under to our Kiwi and Australian Fans. Unfortunately we have to postpone those dates. What’s most important is that everyone is safe right now and we will be rescheduling for 2021. We love you guys so much, we hope you stay safe with your loved ones. Hang on to those tickets, cause when it’s safe we’re going to party like never before, and if you know anything about the Backstreet Boys.. there ain’t no party like a Backstreet party cause a Backstreet party don’t stop! Stay Safe, Be well, Peace and Love and we will see you soon xx”

Tickets are valid for rescheduled dates below without the need for exchange:

Brisbane Entertainment Centre, QLD
Wed 20 May 2020 now valid for Sat 1 May 2021

Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne VIC
Tue 26 May 2020 now valid for Mon 3 May 2021

Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne VIC
Wed 27 May 2020 now valid for Tue 4 May 2021

Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney NSW
Fri 22 May 2020 now valid for Fri 7 May 2021

Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney NSW
Sat 23 May 2020 now valid for Sat 8 May 2021

RAC Arena, Perth WA
Sat 30 May 2020 now valid for Wed 12 May 2021

Patrons unable to attend the new dates listed above click here to request a full refund (including ticket insurance premium and refundable ticket purchase). Refund requests are to be submitted prior to 5pm, Sun 31 May 2020.

Ticket Limit: 8 tickets per customer

Aisle Seating Tickets are tickets located in preferred seating positions within the venue, such as seats on or close to an aisle.
Please note, this means your Aisle Seating allocation may or may not be the seat directly adjacent to an aisle.

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