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Diana Ross to play her first Australian show in over 20 years
Diana Ross will perform in Sydney on March 5, 2027, in her first Australian appearance in more than 20 years.
The one-night concert will take place at Centennial Park during Sydney’s Mardi Gras weekend.
Ross last performed in Australia in 2006, with shows in Sydney and Melbourne.
She became famous as the lead singer of The Supremes before building a successful solo career across soul, pop and disco.
British electronic duo Groove Armada will support with a DJ set.
The show is billed as Ross’s only Australian performance, making it a rare chance for local fans to see her live.
The concert is part of the Sydney Summertime series, and organisers say more acts will be announced.
General tickets go on sale November 11, after presales begin on November 9 and 10.
Diana Ross will play her first Australian show in more than 20 years at Sydney’s Centennial Park on 5 March 2027.
The one-night concert, titled “Diana Ross Freedom in Motion”, is part of the Sydney Summertime series and will take place on the eve of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade.
British electronic duo Groove Armada will support Ross, with reports describing their appearance as a DJ set.
Ross last performed in Australia in 2006, with shows in Sydney and Melbourne.
General tickets are scheduled to go on sale on 11 November 2026.
- Who
- Diana Ross, with British electronic duo Groove Armada as support.
- What
- Ross will perform a one-off Australian concert titled “Diana Ross Freedom in Motion”.
- When
- Friday, 5 March 2027.
- Where
- Centennial Park in Sydney, Australia.
- Why
- Not stated.
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Ross last visited Australia, performing in Sydney and Melbourne and appearing at the Melbourne Cup Chairman's Dinner.
The Endless Love presale is scheduled to open.
Sydney Summertime, Black Peach and Moshtix mailing-list presales are scheduled to begin.
General public ticket sales are scheduled to begin.
Ross is scheduled to perform at Centennial Park in Sydney.
- Artist
- Diana Ross
- Concert
- Diana Ross Freedom in Motion
- Venue
- Centennial Park, Sydney
- Concert date
- 5 March 2027
- Support act
- Groove Armada
- General ticket sale
- 11 November 2026
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What people are saying
Diana Ross is an absolute icon and to have her choose Sydney Summertime for her only Australian show, one night only in Centennial Park, on the eve of Mardi Gras is exactly the kind of unforgettable moment we created this series for
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