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Lily Allen Books Two Nights at Rod Laver Arena in October

Lily Allen Books Two Nights at Rod Laver Arena in October

British pop's sharpest voice is returning to Melbourne for the first time in more than a decade. Lily Allen plays Rod Laver Arena on Wednesday, October 28 and Thursday, October 29, as part of her 2026 West End Girl Tour — her first major arena run since her 2018 hiatus. Both nights were booked into Melbourne Park's signature room after demand for a single date outstripped capacity.

Allen's recent European dates have drawn rave reviews for their mix of biting new material and classics — "Smile," "LDN," "Not Fair," and "The Fear." The Melbourne dates sit alongside a stacked 2026 Rod Laver calendar that also includes Lorde, Linkin Park, Wu-Tang Clan, and Mumford & Sons across the year.

If you're going: Rod Laver Arena sits in Melbourne Park, accessible via the Richmond station and then a walkway past Rod Laver. Doors typically open 90 minutes before showtime. Parking in the adjacent yards books out fast on concert nights.

Sources: Rod Laver Arena, Discover Melbourne 2026 concerts

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