David Gray’s Past and Present world tour will bring him to Australian stages for the seventh time.
David Gray sits down with Paul Cashmere at Noise11 to discuss his return to Australia in 2025, the emotional journey behind his global Dear Life tour, and how performing in legendary venues like Royal Albert Hall and the Ryman has elevated the live experience – for both him and his fans.
In this intimate conversation, Gray opens up about rebuilding his touring band after illness, navigating profound loss during the run, and why each night feels like “there’s nowhere to hide.” He reflects on the adrenaline of long tours, the mental reset that comes afterward, and the process of reconnecting with himself creatively.
The setlist on this tour is fluid, with up to ten changes nightly. Fans can expect greatest hits like Babylon, Sail Away, Please Forgive Me and The One I Love, alongside deep album cuts and nearly the entirety of Dear Life. Gray also reveals why The Messenger and More Than Anything haven’t yet made the live rotation – and hints at the possibility of a local Australian guest vocalist joining him on stage for Plus & Minus.
From the explosive fan reactions at historic theatres, to embracing the legacy of White Ladder, to surprising crowds with his crowd-pleasing cover of Depeche Mode’s Just Can’t Get Enough, Gray gives us a candid look at a musician still pushing himself creatively decades into his career.
With upcoming Australian shows at iconic venues including Melbourne’s Palais Theatre and Sydney’s State Theatre, Gray’s return marks 22 years of touring Down Under – and a new chapter in one of modern music’s most enduring live journeys.
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David Gray 2025 Tour Dates
Tue 4 Nov – Riverside Theatre (Perth)
Wed 5 Nov – Riverside Theatre (Perth)
Fri 7 Nov – Thebarton Theatre (Adelaide)
Sun 9 Nov – Palais Theatre (Melbourne)
Mon 10 Nov – Palais Theatre (Melbourne)
Wed 12 Nov – State Theatre (Sydney)
Thu 13 Nov – State Theatre (Sydney)
Sat 15 Nov – QPAC Concert Hall (Brisbane)
Sun 16 Nov – QPAC Concert Hall (Brisbane)* matinee
Sun 16 Nov – QPAC Concert Hall (Brisbane)
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