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Louis Tomlinson has all but confirmed a return to Australia, telling fans that tour dates Down Under are not only coming, but they’re also inevitable.
The singer teased the plans during an interview on The Smallzy Show on Friday (Jan. 23), after host Smallzy pointed out that Tomlinson has already announced tour dates across the U.K., Europe and the U.S. running from March through July.
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“I think you’ve done tour dates for some parts of the world, is that right?” Smallzy asked.
“Yeah, Australia dates aren’t out there yet, though,” Tomlinson replied.
When Smallzy referenced a side-eye emoji Tomlinson had previously left in response to a fan asking about Australian dates, the former One Direction member leaned fully into the speculation.
“I always find the question kind of funny because as long as I’ve been touring, I’ve always come to Aus. It’s inevitable,” Tomlinson said. “I love it there, I love it. So yeah, I’ll definitely, definitely be there. I think we’re just — it can’t be too long until we announce, to be honest.”
As Smallzy jokingly cautioned against giving fans false hope, Tomlinson doubled down.
“No, it’s happening. Don’t mind them. It’s happening. The tour’s happening. Get your tickets soon,” he said.
The comments arrive as Tomlinson prepares to tour in support of his newly released album, How Did I Get Here?, which follows his 2020 solo debut Walls and 2022’s Faith In The Future. The new record marks his third full-length project since launching his solo career after One Direction’s hiatus.
Tomlinson made his Australian solo debut in July 2022 and returned in January and February 2024 for a three-date East Coast run. During that visit, he mixed material from Faith In The Future with crowd-pleasing nods to his One Direction era, including performances of “Drag Me Down” and “Where Do Broken Hearts Go,” alongside a cover of Arctic Monkeys’ “505.”
While no dates or venues have yet been confirmed, Tomlinson’s comments suggest an official announcement may be imminent, with Australian fans once again firmly on his touring radar.
