Date
Wednesday 1 April 2026
7:30 pm
Venue
Margaret Court Arena
Tickets
Adults from $197.00*
* Based on the lowest adult price listed via Ticketek. Subject to availability and fees.
The undisputed queen of neo-soul returns.
After 12 years away, Erykah Badu makes her long-awaited return to Melbourne this April, bringing one of the most influential live performances in contemporary music.
Renowned for her deeply intuitive, improvisational and emotionally resonant live performances, this is a rare opportunity to witness one of the most important artists of the last 30 years live, uncompromising and deeply human.
Running Times
- Gates Open: 6:30 pm
- Gate 1 (via Tanderrum Bridge)
- Gate 3 (via Garden Square)
- Start Time: 7:30 pm
- Erykah Badu: TBC
- Event Concludes: TBC
Note: Times are approx. and subject to change without notice.
Important Event Information
- There are several options for your journey to Margaret Court Arena:
- Public transport is the quickest and easiest option. Before you attend, plan ahead and allow extra travel time for any major disruptions.
- Parking is available at the Eastern Plaza Car Park (Entrance D, Olympic Boulevard). We strongly recommend pre-booking as drive-up spaces are subject to availability. Bookings close at midnight the night before the event.
- Note: Accessible parking must be pre-booked via Ticketek. We strongly recommend booking in advance to avoid disappointment.
- To ensure a smooth entry into the venue, download your tickets to your digital wallet before arriving.
- Bags must be A4 size or smaller, and larger bags are not permitted.
- Cloaking is available via the Information Desk at Door 7, or Show Court 3. Any prohibited items listed in the venue Conditions of Entry will not be accepted for cloaking.
- All retail outlets are cashless. Any transactions must be made using a credit or debit card.
- If you have purchased a VIP package, the event promoter will be in contact with details regarding your experience.
Note: Events may contain sequences of flashing lights, lasers, strobes, haze and pyrotechnics which may affect photosensitive guests, and those with other medical conditions.
Plan Your Visit
Erykah Badu
American neo-soul icon Erykah Badu stands as one of modern R&B’s most influential and visionary artists. A five-time GRAMMY Award winner, she reshaped contemporary soul with genre-defining albums Baduizm, Mama’s Gun and New Amerykah. Blending soul, jazz, funk and hip hop, her music pairs rich musicianship with spiritual and socially conscious themes that continue to shape modern Black music culture.
Emerging in the 1990s alongside D’Angelo and Maxwell, Badu became the defining voice of the neo-soul movement. Her influence extends far beyond music, shaping fashion, film and activism through fearless creativity and authenticity. With a legacy built on innovation and truth, Erykah Badu remains a powerful cultural force whose impact continues to resonate worldwide.
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