We haven’t been able to stop humming the infectious tune of ‘BIRDS OF A FEATHER’ since Billie Eilish dropped her third studio album, HIT ME HARD AND SOFT, in May last year. Clearly, we’re not the only ones – it was the third most highly streamed song on Spotify in 2024. So, thank goodness, it's finally Sydney’s turn to see the pop juggernaut sing it live (along with a bunch of her other bangers, new and old) when ol’ ocean eyes brings her new world tour to town.
After kicking off in North America in September 2024, Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour is playing multiple shows in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne in February ahead of dates in Europe, the UK, and Ireland.
So, who’s hungry for some lunch? If going to see Billie Eilish perform in Sydney 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 Sydney?
After kicking off in Brisbane and before she heads to Melbourne, Billie is playing a total of four dates at Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena on February 24, 25, 27 and 28.
Who is Billie Eilish’s support act in Sydney?
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 Sydney?
Public transport is usually the best option for getting to Qudos Bank Arena; and that’s not only because the cost of travel on trains, metro, and light rail is included in concert tickets. Olympic Park Station is less than a ten-minute walk from the stadium, and plenty of additional trains and buses will be running for concertgoers – you’ll find more info over here.
If you have no option but to drive, you will need to pre-book parking online. You should also allow plenty of extra time to travel to and from the show (the parking lot can get pretty congested, and it can take up to an hour just to leave the car park at the end of the night).
Will Sydney trains be running to the Billie Eilish concerts?
It's a fair question, considering the recent and ongoing Sydney train chaos. Nothing seems entirely predictable with Sydney trains at the moment, but Transport NSW is still encouraging punters to catch the train. Our advice? Leave early, with plenty of time to spare, in case you encounter issues along the way.
Fan participation & sustainability efforts at Billie Eilish 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 nonprofit REVERB on this tour, and the the Billie Eilish REVERB Eco-Village will be set up along the Ground Level corridor – this is where fans can take part in the tour’s sustainability efforts, connect with nonprofits, 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 “RockNRefill 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 Sydney’s best op shops!)
What time will Billie Eilish come on stage in Sydney?
The external doors at Qudos Bank Arena will open at 5pm, and the support act is scheduled to start at 7pm. We are predicting that Billie will hit the stage about 9pm.
What can I bring to the Billie Eilish shows?
There are specific rules for what you can and can’t bring to concerts at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney. Here are the main things to remember:
You can bring:
One bag no larger than 20cm x 15cm (no backpacks permitted). Patrons are also encouraged to bring an empty reusable plastic water bottle (no glass or metal) to fill up at the free water refill stations. Make sure you’ve also got your card (or digital pay on your phone) because the venue is fully cashless.
You can’t bring:
Professional cameras, alcohol, glass or metal bottles, bicycle or motorcycle helmets. Backpacks are not permitted (regardless of size). Smoking, including e-cigarettes, isn't allowed in the stadium unless in designated areas. A heap of other items you may or may not have been considering bringing along are also prohibited, so it’s worth checking the list over here.
Are there any Billie Eilish tickets left for Sydney?
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 the Billie Eilish tour in Sydney?
Following Billie’s first Aussie shows of the Hit Me Hard and Soft tour in Brisbane, sources say that fans can expect the following line up of Billie bangers:
- ‘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 cover) (featuring Billie Eilish version)
- ‘everything i wanted’
- ‘lovely’ / ‘BLUE’ / ‘ocean eyes’ ("BLUE" live debut; "BORN BLUE" version performed)
- ‘L'AMOUR DE MA VIE’ (with "OVER NOW EXTENDED EDIT")
- ‘What Was I Made For?’
- ‘Happier Than Ever’
- ‘BIRDS OF A FEATHER’
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