LOUIS TOMLINSON BRINGS THE HOW DID WE GET HERE? WORLD TOUR TO SYDNEY'S HORDERN PAVILION
Updated: 6 days ago
TL;DR: Former One Direction member turned indie-leaning solo star Louis Tomlinson brought his How Did We Get Here? World Tour to Sydney's Hordern Pavilion on Thursday, October 22, the second of three Australian dates and the penultimate show of the whole tour, with Newcastle band Rum Jungle in the support slot. The show was moved down from Qudos Bank Arena, and a full setlist from tonight still requires confirmation.
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October 22, 2026 - Louis Tomlinson's Australian run reached Sydney tonight at the Hordern Pavilion in Moore Park, with doors listed at 7pm and the show at 8pm according to the Entertainment Quarter event listing. The all-ages date was originally announced in March for Qudos Bank Arena, but promoter Untitled Group later moved it to the smaller Hordern, while Brisbane shifted from the Brisbane Entertainment Centre to the Riverstage. Existing tickets stayed valid for the new venues.
The tour supports Tomlinson's third album, How Did I Get Here?, released January 23 via BMG, which debuted at No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart and No. 3 on the ARIA chart. The world tour opened March 23 in Hamburg and ran through Europe, North America and a short Asian swing before landing in Australia, per its tour history. Tomlinson personally picked Rum Jungle as support for the Australian dates, and in the support announcement he described his returns to the country as "inevitable."
As of publishing, no review, fan-submitted setlist or official recap of the Sydney show had surfaced, so the full setlist requires confirmation. For reference, the tour's spring Leeds homecoming set ran 24 songs, opening with the lead single "Lemonade," featuring a stripped-back mid-set segment, and closing with "Palaces." Whether Sydney followed the same running order has not yet been confirmed, and we will update this post when it is.
How Did We Get Here? World Tour Quick Facts and Ticket Info
Tour Name: How Did We Get Here? 2026 World Tour (Australian leg)
Headlining Artist: Louis Tomlinson
Special Guests: Rum Jungle
Venue: Hordern Pavilion, Moore Park, Sydney (moved from Qudos Bank Arena)
Milestone: Second-last show of the tour, which wraps October 24 in Brisbane
Tickets: Untitled Group, AXS, with artist-approved resale on Tixel
The Backspin HQ Perspective
Moving from an arena to the Hordern looks like a step down on paper, but for this record it may be the better room. Tomlinson has built his solo career on loyal, loud crowds rather than radio, and a general admission pavilion puts that devotion right up against the stage instead of spreading it across reserved arena tiers. He also played the Hordern on his 2022 run, including a sold-out night, so tonight carried a bit of a homecoming feel for Sydney fans. Bringing an emerging Australian band like Rum Jungle along is a nice touch that gives local talent a real audience. With only Brisbane left, this tour ends on intimacy rather than scale, and that suits him.
How Did We Get Here? World Tour Upcoming Dates
October 24, 2026 - Brisbane, QLD @ Riverstage (final show)
FAQ: Louis Tomlinson at the Hordern Pavilion, Sydney
Who opened for Louis Tomlinson in Sydney?
Rum Jungle, a four-piece from Newcastle, NSW, were announced as the support act for all three Australian dates, picked by Tomlinson himself. Exact set times were not published ahead of the show.
Why was the Sydney show moved to the Hordern Pavilion?
Untitled Group moved the date from Qudos Bank Arena to the Hordern Pavilion and kept existing tickets valid. The promoter's notice we reviewed did not give a public reason for the change, so we are not speculating on one.
What songs did Louis Tomlinson play in Sydney?
The full Sydney setlist requires confirmation. Earlier on the tour, sets ran around two dozen songs mixing new album tracks like "Lemonade" with earlier favourites such as "Kill My Mind" and "Bigger Than Me," closing with "Palaces." Check setlist.fm for a fan-submitted list.
When does the How Did We Get Here? World Tour end?
The tour finishes Saturday, October 24, 2026 at the Riverstage in Brisbane. Tickets and any remaining availability are through Untitled Group, with resale on Tixel.