Chet Faker’s A Love For Strangers Tour Hits Melbourne In 2026: Here’s Everything You Need To Know
Eloise Luke
Contributor | Urban List
Melbourne is getting one of the most unique stops on Chet Faker’s A Love For Strangers tour—a sun-soaked session at Riviera Beach Club. While the rest of the country gets theatres and music halls, this one is all about open-air, high-energy party vibes.
Off the back of his new album release in February, Nick Murphy is stepping into a more reflective, groove-driven chapter of the Chet Faker project. And honestly? There are few better places to hear it than by the water, cocktail in hand.
Here’s everything you need to know before you lock in tickets.
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When And Where It’s All Going Down
Chet Faker will play Riviera Beach Club in Melbourne on Sunday 1 March 2026 as part of his Australian tour. This isn’t your standard gig venue—it’s a waterfront beach club setup, designed for relaxed, sunset sessions that are sure to keep on rolling well into the evening.
Ticketing and capacity are more limited than a standard arena show, so this is very much a “get in early” situation if you want to secure your spot.
What To Expect From The Setlist
This tour is built around Faker’s upcoming album A Love For Strangers, which arrives on 13 February. Recent singles ‘Far Side of the Moon’ and ‘This Time For Real’ set the tone.
You can also expect a healthy dose of the tracks that made him one of Australia’s most recognisable exports, including:
- Gold
- Talk Is Cheap
- Low
- 1998
- Built On Glass favourites
- Tracks from Hotel Surrender
Getting To Riviera Beach Club
Riviera Beach Club sits right on Melbourne’s waterfront, so getting there is part of the experience.
- Public transport: Depending on the exact location of the pop-up, you’ll likely be within easy reach of trams and trains servicing the Docklands and CBD.
- Rideshare: The easiest option for this one—drop-off points are usually set up close to the venue, saving you the walk.
Pro tip: Arrive early. Riviera sessions are all about soaking up the full afternoon-to-evening transition, not just catching the headline set.
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