THE CAT EMPIRE Announce 2025 Australian Tour

Australian music icons The Cat Empire are primed to ignite stages across the country this August, bringing their explosive, genre-blending live show home in celebration of their vibrant tenth studio album, ‘Bird In Paradise’, including a run of All Ages shows.

Hot off the heels of a show-stealing set at Bluesfest and wedged between a massive 61-date international tour across North America, Europe, and the UK, these will be the first Australian shows where fans can experience ‘Bird In Paradise’ performed live — a bold new chapter for one of the country’s most dynamic live acts.

The Cat Empire return with their most vibrant and expansive work to date — ‘Bird In Paradise’, their tenth studio album, out now via BMG Australia. Born from a place of spontaneity, raw energy and musical alchemy, the album marks a bold new chapter for the beloved band and sets the stage for a monumental 2025 tour across Australia and the globe.

A sonic kaleidoscope of flamenco, funk, Latin, jazz and Creole influences, ‘Bird In Paradise’ is The Cat Empire in full technicolour. The album is a triumphant return to The Cat Empire’s organic roots, recorded live in-studio with a focus on chemistry, groove, and storytelling. It’s a record that pulses with energy, joy, and cultural celebration — a snapshot of a band still reinventing itself 20 years in.

“We didn’t set out to make this record — it found us,” says frontman Felix Riebl. “It’s a celebration of spontaneity, togetherness, and letting music lead the way.”

With their unmistakable sound and boundary-pushing spirit, The Cat Empire continue to build a global legacy. Don’t miss your chance to experience The Cat Empire at their most electric — with flamenco dancers, borderless soundscapes, and a kaleidoscope of sound and colour that’ll have you grooving from the first beat to the last. This is more than a show — it’s a celebration.