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Drake ‘Anita Max Win’ 2025 AU/NZ Tour Dates Abruptly Cancelled

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UPDATE: Drake’s rep has confirmed that his remaining Australian and New Zealand shows have been cancelled. This means his shows originally scheduled for Brisbane on the 4th of March, Sydney on the 7th of March, and then Auckland on the 14th and 15th of March will no longer go ahead.

The news was originally shared in an exclusive quote to Rolling Stone AU/NZ, which reads: “Due to a scheduling conflict, four of Drake’s 16 sold-out shows in Australia and New Zealand will be postponed. We are actively working on rescheduling these dates along with adding some additional shows.”

“All tickets for the affected shows will remain valid for the new dates. Refunds will be available for those who prefer, but please note that as these shows are sold out, any refunded tickets will be released for sale. We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience. Drake and the entire team have had an incredible time doing these shows and are excited to return soon.”

“We look forward to sharing the rescheduled dates with you as soon as possible.”

While the news is surprising to ticket holders, Drake’s Boeing 757 private jet (N757CJ) left Brisbane at 6 am on the morning of the 26th of February and made a B-line to Nadi, Fiji. Many had assumed that Drake would simply be stopping over for a few days before returning to Brisbane. However, this was merely a refuelling stop, and FlightRadar24 tracking shows the jet is currently three-quarters of the way to Honolulu where it will likely refuel before continuing on to Toronto, Canada. See ya Drizzy!

Original story continues: Just weeks after Tyler, The Creator announced his ‘CHROMAKOPIA: THE WORLD TOUR’ was stopping in Australia and New Zealand, five-time Grammy-award-winning and multi-platinum global artist Drake has confirmed that his ‘The Anita Max Win Tour’ will be coming to Australia in February 2025.

With shows scheduled for Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane, the tour succeeds the ‘It’s All A Blur Tour’, which included 80 sold-out shows across North America and brought 21 Savage and J. Cole to the stage.

Drake ‘The Anita Max Win Tour’ Australia Tour Dates

Drake’s ‘The Anita Max Win Tour’ kicked off in Perth for two nights on the 4th and 5th of February. The tour then landed in Melbourne for four nights before Sydney for another four nights before finishing in Brisbane for two nights on Monday the 24th of February, 2025.

He was then scheduled to return to Brisbane on the 4th of March, Sydney on the 7th of March, and then travel to New Zealand for a few nights in Auckland, but these shows have been cancelled.

Here’s a complete look at the tour dates for Drake’s ‘The Anita Max Win Tour’:

  • 4th of February – RAC Arena, Perth, WA
  • 5th of February – RAC Arena, Perth, WA
  • 9th of February – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, VIC
  • 10th of February – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, VIC
  • 12th of February – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, VIC
  • 13th of February – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, VIC
  • 16th of February – Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney, NSW
  • 17th February 2025 – Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney, NSW
  • 19th February 2025 – Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney, NSW
  • 20th February 2025 – Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney, NSW
  • 24th February 2025 – Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane, QLD
  • 25th February 2025 – Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane, QLD

Where to Get Drake ‘The Anita Max Win Tour’ Australia Tickets

Drake ‘The Anita Max Win Tour’ Australia tickets will go on sale through Mastercard and Vodafone pre-sale from Tuesday 3rd of December at 12pm AEST until Thursday 5th of December at 12pm AEST. This will be followed by Live Nation, My Ticketek, and Westfield pre-sale from Thursday 5th of December at 11am AEST until Friday 6th of December at 11am AEST.

Finally, tickets will go on sale to the public from Friday 6th December at 12pm AEST (limit 6 per transaction).

Here’s a look at when tickets will go on sale for Drake’s ‘The Anita Max Win Tour’ Australia:

  • Mastercard pre-sale – from 12pm AEST Tuesday 3rd of December to Thursday 5th of December
  • Vodafone pre-sale – from 12pm AEST Tuesday 3rd of December to Thursday 5th of December
  • Live Nation pre-sale – from 11am AEST Thursday 5th of December to Friday 6th of December
  • My Ticketek pre-sale – from 11am AEST Thursday 5th of December to Friday 6th of December
  • Westfield pre-sale – from 11am AEST Thursday 5th of December to Friday 6th of December
  • Public sale – from Friday 6th December at 12pm AEST (limit 6 per transaction)

There are a host of VIP packages available for the tour, and while we can think of many things we’d rather do than hang out with a bunch of Drake fanboys before a show, Sydneysiders will be treated to one of the best pre-show packages we’ve seen.

In fact, the VIP Pre-Show Sydney Harbour Boat Cruise seems to include everything except Drake himself. Here’s a list:

  • One (1) A Reserve Seat ticket to see Drake live
  • Access to a pre-show two-hour Sydney Harbour Boat Cruise including**:
    • Welcome cocktail on arrival
    • Complimentary beer, wine, and soft drink for the duration of the cruise
    • Complimentary light canapés and bowl food for the duration of the cruise
    • DJ playing all of your favourite Drake hits and more!
    • Photo opportunities in front of the VIP backdrop to commemorate your evening
  • Bus transfers from Olympic Park Wharf to Qudos Bank Arena
  • Dedicated VIP lane at select merchandise stand at the venue (where available)
  • Drake VIP Tour gift designed and created exclusively for VIP purchasers
  • Commemorative Drake VIP Tour laminate and lanyard
  • On-board Live Nation hosts and staff

Of course, there are also your usual experiences, including a lounge experience, early entry package, and VIP merchandise package.

If you’re keen to see the 6IXGOD live, check out the tickets on Ticketek when they go live from 12pm AEST Tuesday 3rd of December to Thursday 5th of December.

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Ben McKimm

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Ben McKimm

Ben lives in Sydney, Australia. He has a Bachelor's Degree (Media, Technology and the Law) from Macquarie University (2020). Outside of his studies, he has spent the last decade heavily involved in the automotive, technology and fashion world. Turning his ...