Sun 26 Oct 2025
7:00pm
M.I.A.
This event is strictly 18+
Tickets on sale 11am Wednesday 3 September.
Pioneering rapper, singer, producer, and activist M.I.A. has announced upcoming headline shows in Australia, including a night at Forum Melbourne on Sunday 26 October.
Celebrated for her fearless creativity and distinctive blend of hip-hop, electronic and punk, the British-Sri Lankan artist continues to inspire new generations of artists and audiences with her unapologetic voice and genre-defying sound.
Rising to prominence with her 2005 debut album Arular, she quickly established herself as an artist unafraid to merge global sounds with sharp cultural critique.
Her 2008 hit “Paper Planes” catapulted her onto the global stage, earning Grammy nominations and cementing her reputation as a groundbreaking force in pop culture. Over the years, she’s released critically acclaimed albums like Kala and Matangi, known for their experimental beats, inventive sampling, and socially charged lyrics that spotlight issues from migration to identity.
You must be 18 years or over to attend this event.
Valid Proof of Age photo ID is required by all patrons (Australian Driver’s License, Victorian Learners Permit, Passport, Proof of Age Card, Keypass). Photocopies and photos of ID will not be accepted.
Conditions of Entry:
To ensure you have a safe and enjoyable experience, please be aware of Forum Melbourne's Conditions of Entry here.
*Please note, steel cap shoes are not permitted to be worn inside the venue.
Mobile/Emailed Tickets: Download your tickets before you arrive. For the best experience we recommend downloading the Ticketek App to your phone.
Booth Ticket Holders: Please go to the Box Office on arrival at the venue to collect your wristband and our staff will then direct you to your booth. Note that a General Admission ticket plus a Booth Upgrade ticket must be purchased and presented together for booth access.
Location: Forum Melbourne is located at 154 Flinders Street, Melbourne 3000.
Parking: Discounted parking rates are available at some nearby Wilson Car Parks. More info here.
Accessibility: Forum Melbourne is committed to making performances accessible to the widest possible audience. For further information about accessibility call 1300 11 10 11 and select option 2 for our accessibility customer service line, or you can find more info here.
Purchasing Tickets: Only purchase your tickets from our official ticketing partner, Ticketek and not from any unauthorised or secondary ticket sellers, as they do not guarantee access to the venue.
Cloakroom: A cloakroom is available upstairs on the Mezzanine level. The cost for cloaking is $5, which includes up to 3 items.
Bag checks: Due to security requirements, you will be required to show the contents of your bag to venue staff. Prohibited items will not be allowed into the venue and may be confiscated or entry may be refused.
Cameras: Phone cameras and small point and shoot cameras are permitted. No larger cameras or cameras with detachable lenses are permitted. No flash photography.
This event is strictly 18+
Sun 26 Oct 2025
7:00pm