In January 2027, I will pay tribute to composer Kurt Weill together with The Metropole Orkest. A mini-tour, inspired by my new album I'm a Stranger Here Myself - Wainwright Does Weill 8 jan - Amsterdam 9 jan - Utrecht 10 Jan - The Hague Tickets on sale now: www.mo.nl/agenda/2027/...

Thank you to everyone who came out to my ‘Oh What A World of Rufus Wainwright’ shows this past weekend in the Netherlands!

Despite ICE’s killing of Renee Good, Congress is debating adding millions more to the Department of Homeland Security’s budget. We can’t stay quiet about this! Call your senator today and tell them: No more money for ICE.

I’m bringing my Want Symphonic show to Stockholm this Spring on May 22nd, where I’ll be performing with the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra at Konserthuset. We’ll be revisiting songs from both my Want One and Two albums. Tickets: bit.ly/4qlYSXF

I’m bringing my orchestral show, Oh What a World, to three incredible Dutch cities this January with the Residentie Orkest. The Hague — 16 January at Amare
Utrecht — 17 January at TivoliVredenburg
Eindhoven — 18 January at Muziekgebouw

Merry Christmas Eve! Here's "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" from the A Not So Silent Night livestream we did in 2020

Excited to announce that I’ll be performing at Pirineos Sur, Festival Internacional de las Culturas in Spain on July 9. Looking forward to returning to this beautiful part of the world! Tickets in the usual place!

Martha and I are hosting our annual Christmas show in Montreal tonight at Place des Arts - Maison Symphonique. There are only a few tickets left, so make sure you don't miss out on this year's celebration. Tickets in the usual place ✨ 📸: Carsten Windhorst / Ehud Lazin

“Mon Beau Sapin” (O Christmas Tree) from Christmas Across Canada (2020) Martha and I’s Montreal Christmas show is this Monday, December 22nd at Place des Arts - Maison Symphonique. Tickets at RufusWainwright.com/tour

I'll be joining an incredible lineup of artists on January 7th to support Altadena at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium. Come help support this lovely community!

Stills from 5 wonderful nights at Cafe Carlyle this past week! Thank you to all the special guests who joined me. Also, a huge thanks to Jacob Mann for accompanying me on keys. 📸: David Andrako (photos 2-4)

“Surabaya Johnny“ with the Pacific Jazz Orchestra. ‘I’m a Stranger Here Myself - Wainwright Does Weill’ out now. Listen/order: 30tgrs.ffm.to/iashm-wdw

Stills from Hooray For Hollydays, Martha Wainwright, and my holiday show that took place last weekend in LA! Thank you to the incredible ensemble of musicians that joined us to ring in the holiday season. And to all the crew behind the scenes who helped make this night so special. 📸: Carianne Older

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the GRAMMY Museum last week. It was an honor to be in conversation with the legendary Peter Asher, alongside my collaborator Chris Walden of the Pacific Jazz Orchestra, and to share a few songs from ‘I’m a Stranger Here Myself — Wainwright Does Weill’

Reddit AMA on r/music this Wednesday at 12 pm PT / 3 pm ET

Thank you, Los Angeles. 💫 Hooray for Hollydays! was pure magic this year. A huge thank you to Annie & Lola Lennox, Beck, Lucy Dacus, Beverly D’Angelo, Chris Stills, Jordan Firstman, Jake Wesley Rogers, and of course my beloved family: Martha, Loudon, and Lucy Wainwright Roche.

The Wainwright family on @jimmykimmel.com last night performing “If We Make It Through December” We’re celebrating the season tomorrow at the Saban Theatre in LA for our annual holiday show, Hooray For Hollydays. Tickets at RufusWainwright.com 📸: ABC/Randy Holmes

LA! This Saturday, Martha and I are bringing our annual holiday show to the Saban Theatre with: Annie & Lola Lennox, Beck, Lucy Dacus, Beverly D’Angelo, Chris Stills, Jordan Firstman, Jake Wesley Rogers, my dad Loudon, and my sister Lucy. 📸: Carsten Windhorst www.axs.com/events/11414...

Catch me tonight on #Kimmel with Martha, Lucy, and Loudon! A family affair! @jimmykimmel.com ‬ #ABC

Photos from ‘Wainwright Does Weill’ with the PJO at the United Theater on Broadway Peter Asher joins me tonight with Chris Walden at the GRAMMY Museum for a conversation and a few live moments from ‘I’m a Stranger Here Myself – Wainwright Does Weill.’ Tickets: www.universe.com/events/the-d...

Thank you to the incredible group of people who came out to my signing at Grimeys in Nashville! It was great to meet you all. My new album ‘I'm a Stranger Here Myself - Wainwright Does Weill' is out now.

Stills from City Winery Nashville and St. Louis. Thanks for a great year so far! Tickets for the remaining shows in 2025 available at RufusWainwright.com 📸: Daisy Duende / Thomas Blue

20% off orchestra + 30% off balcony tickets for Hooray for Hollydays with the passcode: BLACKFRIDAY Also, enjoy 25% off almost everything in my online store now through the end of Cyber Monday.   The offer runs until 11:59 pm PT on December 1st.   Happy holidays, 
Rufus www.axs.com/events/11414...

Legendary musician–producer Peter Asher will moderate our special evening at the GRAMMY Museum, Los Angeles, on December 3rd. This event will celebrate my new album, I’m a Stranger Here Myself — Wainwright Does Weill’ out now.

Thrilled to share that Annie & Lola Lennox will be joining us for Hooray For Hollydays! in Los Angeles on December 6th! Tickets and VIP packages are available now at rufuswainwright.com Come ring in the season with us!

My new album, ‘I’m a Stranger Here Myself - Wainwright Does Weill,’ with the Pacific Jazz Orchestra is out now. Listen/order: 30tgrs.ffm.to/iashm-wdw

Thrilled to share I’m a Stranger Here Myself – Wainwright Does Weill, created with the incredible Pacific Jazz Orchestra under Chris Walden’s direction. We’ve taken this journey from Café Carlyle to a full orchestral stage in LA and now it finally lives as an album for you to hear anywhere, anytime.

“The Saga of Jenny“ with the Pacific Jazz Orchestra ‘I’m a Stranger Here Myself - Wainwright Does Weill’ out tomorrow. Pre-save/order: 30tgrs.ffm.to/iashm-wdw

Two days till my album with the Pacific Jazz Orchestra, ‘I’m a Stranger Here Myself - Wainwright Does Weill,’ is out! Here’s a sneak peek of the title track. Pre-save/order: 30tgrs.ffm.to/iashm-wdw

Win a trip to meet me and Martha Wainwright at our Hooray for Hollydays concert in Los Angeles on December 6th! Donations support Folk Cancer: The Kate McGarrigle Project with Cancer Can Rock, helping musicians fighting aggressive cancer.

Just one week until ‘I’m a Stranger Here Myself – Wainwright Does Weill’ is out in the world. Here’s a glimpse of “It Never Was You” with the Pacific Jazz Orchestra Pre-save/order: 30tgrs.ffm.to/iashm-wdw

“September Song” with the Pacific Jazz Orchestra from my upcoming album, ‘I’m a Stranger Here Myself - Wainwright Does Weill,’ out November 21st. Pre-save/order: 30tgrs.ffm.to/iashm-wdw

Stills from Belly Up last week in Solana Beach. Back on the road next week for the last solo shows of the year. Limited tickets left! Nov 19th - Atlanta, GA Nov 21st - Nashville, TN Nov 23rd - St. Louis, MO* *sold out Tickets are in the usual place ✨ 📸: Veronica Potes / Soundbite Magazine

Excited to share that Chris Stills will be joining us for Hooray For Hollydays! in Los Angeles on December 6th! Martha and I can’t wait to share the stage with Beck, Lucy Dacus, Chris Stills, Jordan Firstman, Jake Wesley Rogers, our dad Loudon Wainwright III and our sister Lucy Wainwright Roche.

Excited for a special evening at the GRAMMY Museum in Los Angeles on December 3, celebrating my new album ‘I’m a Stranger Here Myself — Wainwright Does Weill’ out November 21st.

Back at Belly Up in Solana Beach tonight. Scottsdale Center for the Arts tomorrow. See you soon! Tickets at RufusWainwright.com/tour 📸: AE Media / Nick Garcia-Kimura

A wonderful evening with Lucy Dacus for The New Yorker fest at Webster Hall this past Sunday ✨ 📸: Getty Images for The New Yorker

The dramatic and troubling message of “Lost in the Stars” is sadly far too relatable in our day and age, but the music always gives hope. I recorded this version with the amazing Metropole Orkest and it’s the only song from the album done in the studio. I wanted to take the time to perfect it.

Stills from Wales last week. Looking forward to kicking off the next run of solo shows tonight and tomorrow in Philadelphia at City Winery. Tickets are in the usual place ✨ 📸: Polly Thomas

I'm giving away a signed vinyl test pressing of my upcoming album I’m A Stranger Here Myself - Wainwright Does Weill with the Pacific Jazz Orchestra out November 21st!! Enter Here: tnspk.co/9zffog

Happy 5th Birthday to Siegfried! ❤️ You’ve charmed your way across continents, stolen hearts in every hotel lobby, and even snagged first place for best trick at the Hamptons Dog Show. Not bad for a 5 year old. Here’s to another year of jet-setting, ball-chasing, and upstaging your dad

No Kings protest yesterday in downtown LA

Had the pleasure of performing a solo concert at the Royal Swedish Opera this past weekend in celebration of the Swedish debut of Prima Donna! It’s now showing through December 1st. If you find yourself in Stockholm this fall I highly recommend taking the time to go see it!

Beach day with Siegfried ☀️

Upcoming fall solo shows on the east coast later this month and in November starting in Philly on Oct 21st. Tickets in the usual place 🤍🍂🍁 📸: Nick Garcia-Kimura

‘Mack the Knife’ is out now! Thrilled to kick off I’m a Stranger Here Myself – Wainwright Does Weill with this live performance alongside the Pacific Jazz Orchestra. Full album out Nov 21st. Watch/listen: 30tgrs.ffm.to/macktheknife

Two magical nights at the O2 Apollo Manchester with the BBC Philharmonic under the baton of Maestro Lee Mills, Matt Johnson on drums, and Emilio De Virgilio on sound. Thank you Manchester, Tanja and the rest of my team! 🎥: BBC Philharmonic

What an incredible night! The O2 Apollo Manchester was lit up with a breathtaking reimagining of Want One. Huge thanks to conductor Lee Mills for guiding us through a spectacular journey of symphonic pop - and to our amazing audience for making it so special. 📸: Shirlaine Forrest

‘I’m a Stranger Here Myself, Wainwright Does Weill’ arrives Nov 21, and today I’m thrilled to share its first glimpse: “Mack the Knife.” Captured live with the Pacific Jazz Orchestra led by Chris Walden, the single and performance video are out now. Watch/listen: 30tgrs.ffm.to/macktheknife

I’m heading back to Café Carlyle this December for five nights, December 9–13. It’s one of my favorite rooms in New York, and I’ll be joined by the wonderful Jacob Mann on piano. We’ll be mixing in some holiday repertoire with some of my favorites. Tickets are on sale now!