Concert

James Blake

Name: James Blake
Start: 2026-12-05T19:00:00+00:00
Location: Margaret Court Arena, Melbourne

Trying Times Australia Tour

Date

Saturday 5 December 2026

7:00 pm

Venue

Margaret Court Arena

Tickets

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British GRAMMY and Mercury Prize-winning producer, songwriter and musician James Blake returns to Melbourne this December for the first time since 2019.

The tour arrives off the back of Blake’s 2026 self-released album Trying Times – his highest charting album to date – a masterful display of his rich artistry and ability to articulate emotion with disarming transparency, tracing the uneasy space between intimacy and isolation in an age of instability.

Running Times

Gates Open: TBC
- Gate 1 (via Tanderrum Bridge)
- Gate 3 (via Garden Square)
Start Time: 7:30 pm
Xmunashe: TBC
James Blake: TBC
Event Concludes: TBC

Note: Times are approx. and subject to change without notice.

Important Event Information

Melbourne Park is introducing AXS as its new Official Ticketing Partner. Please note the following ticketing conditions for your event:
- Ticketek ticket delivery for James Blake has been intentionally delayed while Melbourne Park introduces AXS as its new Official Ticketing Partner, your tickets will be issued by AXS by mid-October.
- If you purchased tickets through Ticketek and don’t already have an AXS account, one has been created using the email address associated with your Ticketek booking. To access your tickets, reset your AXS password and follow the prompts to complete your account set up.
- If you purchased tickets through AXS, download the AXS app and sign in before arriving to ensure a smooth entry.
- Visit our Ticketing page for more information about your tickets and frequently asked questions. Contact AXS for ticketing support, including assistance with ticket delivery if your tickets have not arrived by mid-October.
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 booked in advance by visiting your event page on AXS and selecting Accessible Parking under Available Offers. Book early, as spaces are limited. Accessible parking bookings made through Ticketek for James Blake before 22 August remain valid.
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.

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James Blake

GRAMMY-winning producer, songwriter and musician James Blake has become one of contemporary music’s most influential and innovative artists. Renowned for his singular blend of soul, electronica, hip-hop and alternative R&B, Blake has helped shape the sound of modern music through a catalogue that has generated more than 2.2 billion streams. Across 6 studio albums he has consistently pushed creative boundaries with his emotive songwriting, visionary production and unmistakable vocal style.

Blake is also one of music’s most sought-after collaborators, contributing to releases by Beyoncé, Frank Ocean, SZA, ROSALÍA, Kendrick Lamar and Travis Scott, including albums such as Blonde, DAMN., ASTROWORLD, Lemonade and Motomami. Most recently, he collaborated with UK rapper Dave on The Boy Who Played The Harp and co-created “Séance” with Ludwig Göransson for the Sinners soundtrack.

SUPPORT

Xmunashe

Xmunashe has built a devoted cult following across Australia and the UK, selling out shows in Sydney, Melbourne, Paris and London on the strength of his electrifying live performances alone. Known for improvised, genre-splicing sets where piano, drums and instinct collide, no two Xmunashe shows are the same. His performances blur the boundaries between soul, jazz, electronic music and hip-hop.

Born to Zimbabwean parents and raised across Botswana, Australia, Switzerland and France, Xmunashe draws on a diverse musical palette spanning Zimbabwean music, hip-hop, Tame Impala, Hiatus Kaiyote and The Avalanches. His instinctive approach to performance and fearless genre experimentation have made him one of the most compelling emerging live artists to watch.