It's been three years since Billie Eilish last toured Melbourne, and since then she's collected multiple Grammy and Academy Awards, dropped her third studio album (Hit Me Hard And Soft) and continued to charm fans across the globe.
So, thank goodness, it's finally Melbourne’s turn to see the pop juggernaut as she brings her new world tour to town. After kicking off in North America last year, Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour is playing multiple shows in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne ahead of dates in Europe, the UK and Ireland.
So, who’s hungry for some lunch? If going to see Billie Eilish perform in Melbourne is what you were made for, we’ve got you covered with all the information you need to know ahead of the shows this week.
When is Billie Eilish in Melbourne?
After shows in Brisbane and Sydney, Billie is playing a total of four Melbourne dates at Rod Laver Arena on March 4, 5, 7 and 8.
Who is Billie Eilish’s support act in Melbourne?
Ashnikko is the support act for all of Billie’s Australian shows on this tour. With a distinctive mop of blue hair and a cheeky attitude that could rival the main act, Ashnikko is a rapper and singer who makes genre-bending music infused with hip-hop, electronic and pop sensibilities.
Songs like ‘Slumber Party’ are charged with big “steal your girlfriend” energy – so when you combine this with the explicit sapphic yearning of Eilish’s latest songs (like ‘Lunch’), we reckon this means that the queer girlies are in for an excellent time.
How to get to the Billie Eilish concerts in Melbourne?
Public transport is considered the quickest and easiest option. You can walk from Flinders Street Station (it's a ten-minute stroll via Birrarung Marr or the Tanderrum Bridge) or from Richmond Station or Jolimont Station. Tram 70, 48 and 75 also all have stops near Rod Laver Arena. Be sure to allow plenty of extra travel time in case of a disruption.
There is parking available at the Eastern Plaza Car Park (Entrance D, Olympic Boulevard), and it's highly recommended that you pre-book your spot. Bookings close at midnight the night before the event.
What time will Billie Eilish come on stage in Melbourne?
Gates will open at 5.30pm, and the Rod Laver Arena website has stated Ashnikko will come on at 7pm. We predict that Billie should hit the stage at around 9pm.
What can I bring to the Billie Eilish shows?
There are specific rules for what you can and can’t bring to Billie’s shows in Melbourne – here are the main things to remember.
You can bring:
One bag that must be A4 size or smaller – cloaking is available via the Information Desk (Gate 4) or Show Court 3. Make sure you’ve also got your card (or digital pay on your phone) because the venue is 100 per cent cashless.
You can’t bring:
Professional cameras, audio recording devices, tripods, laser lights, illegal substances, alcohol, bicycles, scooters, skateboards, rollerblades/skates, glass, cans, metal or hard plastic containers, banners larger than 1.6 metres, musical instruments and any large item that can't be placed under the seat. Smoke and vaping is also not permitted with ten metres of the external doors.
You can check the full conditions of entry here.
Are there any Billie Eilish tickets left in Melbourne?
To the surprise of nobody, all of the Australian dates for the Hit Me Hard and Soft tour completely sold out pretty darn quickly.
What’s the full set list for Billie Eilish's Hit Me Hard and Soft tour in Melbourne?
Following Billie’s first Aussie shows in Brisbane and Sydney, we have a pretty good idea of what fans can expect from the set list. And yep, all the classic Billie bangers are there:
- Chihiro
- Lunch
- NDA / Therefore I Am
- Wildflower
- When The Party's Over
- The Diner
- Ilomilo
- Bad Guy
- The Greatest
- Your Power
- Skinny
- TV
- Bury A Friend
- Oxytocin
- Guess (Charli xcx featuring Billie Eilish version)
- Everything I Wanted
- Lovely / Blue / Ocean Eyes
- L'Amour de Ma Vie (with Over Now extended edit)
- What Was I Made For?
- Happier Than Ever
- Birds Of A Feather
Fan participation and sustainability efforts at Billie Eilish's Melbourne concerts
Billie is a bit of a greenie (we love that!), and she takes that seriously with her world tours. She continues her long-standing partnership with environmental non-profit Reverb on this tour, and the Billie Eilish Reverb Eco-Village will be set up at two locations along the main concourse – this is where fans can take part in the tour’s sustainability efforts, connect with non-profits and take meaningful action for people and the planet.
Fans are also encouraged to bring an *empty* reusable water bottle or donate for a custom Rock'N'Refill Nalgene bottle to fill up at the free water refill stations. Billie also encourages fans to fight fast fashion by opting to wear thrifted, upcycled or borrowed clothes instead of buying new clothing to wear to her shows. (Sounds like it's time to hit up some of Melbourne’s best op shops!)
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