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
- 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. Your tickets will be issued by AXS by mid-October.
- If you purchased Ticketek tickets and don’t already have an AXS account, one will be created using the email address associated with your Ticketek booking. To access your account, reset your AXS password and follow the prompts to complete your account set up.
- If you purchased AXS tickets, download the AXS app and sign in to your account 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.
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