An Evening with Bob Geldof: Songs and Stories from an Extraordinary Life, is coming to Australia on the 40th anniversary of the legendary Live Aid concert. One concert. Two continents. 50 giants of rock. Broadcast live to the entire world. On behalf of the starving in Ethiopia in the worst famine of the 20th century, in the midst of the longest running war of the 20th century.

TOUR DATES

  • 15 MAR Sydney NSW
  • 16 MAR Newcastle NSW
  • 19 MAR Melbourne VIC
  • 20 MAR Hobart TAS
  • 22 MAR Canberra ACT
  • 25 MAR Adelaide SA
  • 01 APR Brisbane QLD
  • 03 APR Tweed Heads NSW
  • 05 APR Perth WA

It is also the 50th anniversary of the iconic Boomtown Rats, the Dublin band founded by Geldof, who came out of Ireland to join the Sex Pistols, the Clash and the Ramones and others to change the face of music forever.

It is no coincidence that from being the Irish punk to the global Live Aid maestro, Geldof was intent on a hugely positive creative disruption. This legendary figure in music, political, media and business activism will take audiences on a profound journey across the milestones of a remarkable life.

From the slaughterhouse worker writing hit songs amongst the gutted cattle to the heavy duty road digger operator, to the Arctic gold miner, the Canadian illegal immigrant, the underground newspaper writer, the English teacher in Spain to the first Irish band and first New Wave band to have a UK and Australian and New Zealand No.1 record, global platinum and multi-million selling songs, to the inventor of the TV show Survivor, to the founder and chair of financial firms, founder and chair of the giant Band Aid charity to the advisor of Prime Ministers, Presidents and Popes. From the lost boy of a motherless, absent father family in a rainy South Dublin suburb to the Queen Elizabeth knighted, Nobel nominated, multi-award winning musical and political global icon Bob shares the madness, passions and principles that have shaped his public and private lives. It’s been quite a ride. And he isn’t stopping.

But, just this once, he will stop at a theatre near you so you can hear it all from the legend himself.

The show will blend acoustic performances of Bob’s most beloved songs with compelling anecdotes, giving insights into both his personal evolution and the backstage moments that have defined a generation. Enhanced with multimedia presentations, the evening offers a unique chance to engage with Bob’s charismatic presence and relentless advocacy for justice and change.

The event also marks a celebration of Bob’s impactful initiatives, including the revolutionary Live Aid and Live 8 concerts, which together dramatically altered the landscape of international aid, trade, and policy, setting a precedent for celebrity-led activism. This tour promises an evening of inspiration, music, and intimate storytelling.

Head to tegdainty.com for all ticketing and tour information.