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Usher’s Australia Tour Cancelled: What Happened with the Sydney & Melbourne Shows?

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Usher’s Australia tour in 2025 cancelled – fans left disappointed as Sydney and Melbourne shows are pulled.

Fans across Australia received unexpected and disappointing news: Usher cancelled his Australia tour, including all performances in Sydney and Melbourne. Just weeks after tickets went on sale, Live Nation and Ticketek confirmed the tour’s cancellation. The announcement sparked immediate online buzz and raised plenty of questions.

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🗓 What Was the Plan?

Usher scheduled 12 arena shows across Sydney and Melbourne for November and December 2025. After seeing massive interest from fans, the tour expanded from a few nights to multiple shows in each city. Venues included:

Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney
Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne

This tour marked Usher’s return to Australia after 14 years, his last appearance being the OMG Tour in 2011.

See the original tour announcement on Concrete Playground

Why Did Usher Cancel the Tour?

Live Nation and Ticketek sent email notifications and posted updates confirming the cancellation. However, they didn’t provide a reason.

Possible explanations include:

Health concerns: Usher previously postponed U.S. dates in 2024 due to a neck injury.
Ticket sales: Fans expressed concern about high ticket prices—some exceeded AUD 2,700—which may have slowed overall sales.

Get the full update on News.com.au

How to Get Your Refund

Ticketek will automatically refund all tickets within 30 business days. This includes:

General admission
VIP passes
Meet-and-greet experiences

Buyers who used gift cards or third-party sellers should check their email for follow-up steps.

Visit Ticketek for refund information

How Fans Reacted

Fans took to social media to express frustration and sadness. Some speculated about the cancellation, while others mourned the missed opportunity.

“I waited 14 years for this. Why cancel everything?” — @usherfan_aus on TikTok
“Too many shows, too expensive. Still love him.” — @MelMusicMama on X

Follow Usher on Instagram for potential updates.

Will Usher Reschedule?

At this time, Live Nation hasn’t mentioned rescheduling. The notices clearly describe the tour as cancelled, not postponed. Still, since Usher has rescheduled shows before due to health issues, there’s hope he may return.

Check updates at Live Nation Australia

Final Thoughts

Usher’s sudden cancellation disappointed thousands of fans who eagerly waited for his return. Without a clear reason, many remain confused—but hopeful. Maybe he’ll come back when the time is right.

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