Coming to Spain this Summer for a handful of solo shows! 🇪🇸 Looking forward to playing in some spectacular cities and spending a few summer evenings together. Tickets at RufusWainwright.com 📸: Paul Heartfield

Greetings from cloudy Athens Headed to France today to a play a show tomorrow in Rouen at Le 106

Heard we were talking about the 90s…

Tickets for my September solo shows, along with Wanted: Judy Garland with the Colorado Symphony in Denver on October 3rd, are on sale now. Tickets at RufusWainwright.com

The Wizard of Oz left a huge mark on me as a child. I was completely spellbound by Dorothy and Judy Garland's unforgettable voice. It’s Dorothy is available on Peacock now 🌈 I’ll be honoring Judy Garland on June 10th, performing her legendary 1961 Carnegie Hall concert at the Royal Albert Hall.

“Another Believer” from my Rufus Retro Wainwright Spective live series. Join my fan club House of Rufus for exclusive clips and early access to pre-sales - including my newly announced September solo shows, with tickets available today.

Thrilled to announce a run of solo shows this September, along with Wanted: Judy Garland with the Colorado Symphony in Denver on October 3rd. This will be the first time I’m performing songs from both Rufus does Judy, Want One and Want Two in one evening.

“Going To A Town” live from Belly Up, Solana Beach Keep a lookout for some more solo show dates coming tomorrow!

"Piano Man" live from the celebration of Billy Joel at Kennedy Center Honors 🎹 I'll be celebrating Billy Joel again this Thursday at Carnegie Hall with an incredible lineup of artists for a sold-out show.

“Going To A Town” live at East West Studios in Hollywood

Headed to France later this month to kick off my upcoming solo shows! New show added on July 7th in Murcia. Tickets at RufusWainwright.com

“The Art Teacher” from my Rufus Retro Wainwright Spective. Keep your eyes peeled next week… I’ll also be announcing a new club where I’ll be sharing some exclusive clips and recordings.

22 years ago today, “Hallelujah” live at The Fillmore West in San Francisco.

Happy birthday to the great Kurt Weill (born March 2, 1900). His music continues to inspire me. Recording Wainwright Does Weill with the Pacific Jazz Orchestra has been a deeply meaningful way to celebrate his work.

I can't wait to return to France this March & April for another run of Going to a Town solo shows. Make sure to grab your tickets before they’re gone. See you there! Tickets available at RufusWainwright.com/tour

Stills from this past weekend’s Heartbeat Summit in New York at Lincoln Center with Dr. Charles Limb. Thank you to everyone who came out and made this a spectacular evening! ✨ 📸: Lawrence Sumulong, © Lincoln Center

Looking forward to my upcoming solo shows starting next month! See you soon! Tickets at RufusWainwright.com 📸: @zufallsrauschen (on Instagram)

“Gay Messiah” from my retrospective livestream.

On February 21st I'll be joining Dr. Charles Limb at Lincoln Center for Heartbeat: How We Make Music. I'll play a few songs and talk about what they've meant for my own well-being along the way. Tickets at RufusWainwright.com

Discovering New York in the best company, before singing at Café Carlyle with Alkistis, and through Nick’s poetic lens. 📸: Nicola D’Orazio

45 years of Michael Kors ✨ Thank you for having me for such a lovely evening last week at The Metropolitan Opera. 📸: bfa / Emilio Madrid / Izzy Robertti

On June 10th, I’ll be performing ‘Rufus Does Judy’ for the LAST time in London at Royal Albert Hall. 👠 Only a limited number of tickets remain! Tickets: tickets.royalalberthall.com/syos2/perfor...

Heading back to the East Coast this spring for a few special solo shows. Hope to see you there! Tickets go on sale Friday, February 6, at 10am local. Sign up for presale access tomorrow at 10am ET: drop.cobrand.com/d/RufusWainw...

Grammys weekend ✨

I’m so delighted to be returning to France this March & April for a special run of shows on the continuation of the Going to a Town solo tour. Paris is officially sold out, and low tickets remain for a few of the other dates, so don’t wait!

Sundance Film Festival this past weekend with the incredible Norah Jones 📸: Chris Pizzello - Invision / @sundance.org

Dream Requiem arrives in Athens on March 22 at the Megaron. An evening with Chiara Mastroianni as narrator and the breathtaking soprano Caitlin Gotimer, conducted by Mikko Franck and brought to life by the ERT Symphony Orchestra and Chorus. Tickets: www.megaron.gr/en/event/dre...

Heard we were talking about 2016... From Michael Kors’ Fashion Show and Rufus Does Judy at Carnegie Hall to Vietnam, the Hammer Museum, a TED Talk, Tony Bennett's 90th birthday taping, and the release of Take All My Loves. A LGBTQ Gala with Hillary Clinton and PBS performance with Lang Lang.

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