Live At The Gardens is set to return this November, bringing another unforgettable run of concerts to the iconic Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. Roundhouse Entertainment, in conjunction with MG Live and Frontier Touring, is thrilled to announce the first show for November’s Live At The Gardens series – Scottish rock band FRANZ FERDINAND will perform on Friday 28 November, making their long-awaited return to Australia in support of their acclaimed sixth studio album, The Human Fear.
“The Human Fear is a deeply fun record that radiates vivacity” – Uncut
“The sound of The Human Fear suggests a band still brimming with ambition” – DIY
Last touring Australia in 2018, the multi-platinum selling, award-winning band will play their only Victorian show at Live At The Gardens on Friday 28 November, as well as taking their revered live show to Perth, Brisbane, Thirroul (NSW) and On The Steps at the Sydney Opera House Forecourt.
Tickets for FRANZ FERDINAND Live At The Gardens go on sale Wednesday 14 May from Ticketmaster at 10.00am local time, with Live At The Gardens, Roundhouse and Frontier Member presales beginning Monday 12 May at 10.00am local time.
FRANZ FERDINAND will be joined at all shows by special guests TEENAGE DADS and DELIVERY (excl. Thirroul which will be Delivery only).
Released in January to widespread acclaim, The Human Fear showcases FRANZ FERDINAND at their most immediate, upbeat and life-affirming. The album is unashamedly going for the pop-jugular in classic Franz style, as displayed with singles Night or Day, Audacious and Bar Lonely.
Ever since their beginnings, throwing illegal parties in condemned Glasgow buildings, FRANZ FERDINAND have been defined by a fresh, unfading, forward-facing outlook, a transgressive art-school perspective, but with a love of a big song and The Human Fear undoubtedly continues in this tradition. This is the first studio album to feature members Audrey Tait and Dino Bardot and sees Julian Corrie step forward to collaborate with Alex Kapranos and Bob Hardy on song writing and creative duties. The 11-songs on The Human Fear all allude to some deep-set human fears and how overcoming and accepting these fears drives and defines our lives.
The Scottish rockers burst onto the Australian charts with the classic Take Me Out, which catapulted the band onto the international stage and topped Triple J’s Hottest 100 (2004). Now, more than two decades into their career, FRANZ FERDINAND’s music continues to resonate worldwide. They have sold more than 10 million albums, had 2.5 billion streams, 14 platinum certifications, and a string of prestigious accolades including Brit, Ivor Novello and Mercury Prize awards, along with multiple Grammy nominations and two ARIA Top 10 albums. In 2022, they released Hits To The Head, a greatest hits compilation that serves as a powerful reminder of the global appeal and enduring popularity of their music, featuring hits This Fire, Do You Want To and No You Girls. Known for their electrifying live shows, they have sold more than 6 million tickets globally and have performed at major festivals including Reading, Leeds, Primavera, Big Day Out, Splendour In The Grass and Falls Festival.
With a string of successful singles, EPs and the Michael Gudinski Breakthrough Artist ARIA award under their belt, TEENAGE DADS released their highly anticipated debut full-length MAJORDOMO in August 2024. The album debuted at number one on the Australian charts and saw the group tour extensively, playing their largest headline Australian tour, EU/UK and US headline shows, as well as a main support slot for Dayglow on his North American tour. TEENAGE DADS also made festival appearances at Laneway and The Great Escape (UK), ending the year with Lost Paradise and Beyond the Valley, and a nomination for Best Australian Live Act at the 2024 J Awards.
Melbourne garage-punk group DELIVERY have spent the last few years marking themselves as one of the hardest and fastest working bands in town – with two album releases, two 7” releases, spots at Golden Plains and Latitude, four tours of Europe including an arena run with The Vaccines and a nod from NPR as one of their favourite bands at SXSW Texas. Their debut album Forever Giving Handshakes was a definitive opening statement from the 5-piece and their highly anticipated 2025 follow-up album, Force Majeure, has received widespread acclaim, with Rolling Stone Australia including them on their esteemed ‘Future of Music 2025’ list.
“Any event that can be enjoyed under the stars and from a picnic rug is a welcome addition to the summer calendar … Hopefully, after a triumphant first season, Live At The Gardens returns.”
The Music
“Live At The Gardens’ summer 2025 season has hosted local and international headliners and given a boost to the current music scene. There is a friendly festival vibe, with plenty of food trucks, free water refill stations and picnic tables before even setting foot in the main seating precinct. It’s a hot 35-degree night, but everyone is chilled out and in a good mood.”
Australian Musician Magazine
Set against the breathtaking beauty of the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne in the heart of the city, this promises to be an unmissable night of live music under the stars, with more exciting Live At The Gardens announcements coming soon.
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Tickets for FRANZ FERDINAND with special guests TEENAGE DADS and DELIVERY on sale Wednesday 14 May at 10.00am local time from Ticketmaster.
TICKET PRICE
General Admission $129.90*
*A handling fee of $5.95 applies per transaction
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EVENT INFORMATION
Live At The Gardens is Licensed All-Ages. Strictly no BYO alcohol or food. Broad offering of food and beverages will be available on site with every attempt to ensure all dietary requirements are catered for. Everyone requires a paid ticket excluding babies in arms 24 months and under. Patrons under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian at all times.
TRANSPORT & PARKING
For all public transport and parking information
liveatthegardens.com.au/transport
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