Russell Morris adds Geelong and Bendigo dates to farewell tour

After nearly six decades of iconic Australian music, Russell Morris is taking his final bow — and lucky for regional fans, he’s bringing the magic to Geelong and Bendigo.

With his Farewell Tour selling out across the country, two highly anticipated regional Victorian shows have just been added: Bendigo’s Ulumbarra Theatre on 31 July and Geelong’s Costa Hall on 2 August. These new dates join a select few extra shows in Melbourne, Canberra, Thirroul, and the Gold Coast, following overwhelming demand.

Russell Morris Farewell Tour

• Thu 31 Jul – Ulumbarra Theatre, Bendigo VIC
• Sat 2 Aug – Costa Hall, Geelong VIC
• Sun 3 Aug – Festival Theatre, Adelaide SA
• Thu 7 Aug – Civic Theatre, Newcastle NSW
• Sat 9 Aug – Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre, Perth WA
• Thu 21 Aug – Canberra Theatre Centre, ACT
• Fri 22 Aug – QPAC, Brisbane QLD
• Sat 23 Aug – Twin Towns Services Club, Tweed Heads NSW
• Wed 27 Aug – Hamer Hall, Melbourne VIC
• Thu 28 Aug – Hamer Hall, Melbourne VIC
• Sat 6 Sep – Anita’s Theatre, Thirroul NSW
• Sun 7 Sep – Sydney Opera House, Concert Hall, NSW
• Tickets: here

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This marks the final major tour for the ARIA Hall of Famer, whose legendary career spans from 1960s chart-toppers like “The Real Thing”, “Sweet Sweet Love”, and “Wings of an Eagle”, through to his groundbreaking blues trilogy that kicked off with the multi-platinum, ARIA Award-winning Sharkmouth in 2012.

Russell’s impact has been nothing short of monumental — from psychedelic rock to soul-searching blues, he’s redefined himself across generations while staying undeniably authentic. Fittingly, his farewell shows are shaping up to be just as epic, featuring a 13-piece all-star band including a string quartet, delivering a career-spanning set that’s sure to stir hearts and lift spirits.

Adding to the poignancy of the tour is his latest release, End of the Beginning — a deeply personal single that serves as both a thank you and a goodbye to the fans who’ve stood by him for nearly 60 years.

With limited tickets available and most shows already sold out, fans in Geelong and Bendigo are urged to secure their spots early to witness one of Australia’s most enduring voices in full flight — one last time.

words by staff writer