Indie-pop sensation Del Water Gap is heading down under for a run of intimate headline shows and festival appearances in September and October 2025. Bringing his magnetic live performance to cities and regional towns across Australia. Known for his emotionally charged lyrics and shimmering production. Del Water Gap’s return is set to be a major highlight on the Australian live music calendar.
Del Water Gap 2025
The announcement sees the American singer-songwriter, real name S. Holden Jaffe, supporting The Wombats on select SummerSalt Festival dates. As well as performing solo headline shows in Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney, and Brisbane. With a distinctive blend of indie-pop and alt-folk, Del Water Gap has steadily built a global fanbase. Thanks to hits like “Sorry I Am” and “Perfume,” and his collaborative work with Maggie Rogers and Claud.
From NYC to Naarm
Del Water Gap began as a college dorm room project and has grown into a global act with critical acclaim and millions of streams. His debut self-titled album (2021) and follow-up releases have cemented his reputation as a boundary-pushing yet deeply personal artist. His music often explores themes of connection, identity, and modern relationships—topics that resonate strongly with Australian audiences.
Rising Voice in Indie-Pop
The Del Water Gap 2025 tour promises a blend of new material and fan favourites, delivered with the raw sincerity and charisma that characterises his performances. Whether you’re swaying under the stars at a SummerSalt show or catching the energy of an indoor venue, every set promises an unforgettable experience.
These shows will also be a chance for fans to hear new music live. Del Water Gap’s upcoming releases have been teased as deeply introspective and experimental, signalling a fresh evolution in his sound ahead of this long-awaited return to Australia.
A Tour Worth Catching
Presented by Secret Sounds, the Del Water Gap 2025 Australian tour sits within a larger wave of international acts making their return to Aussie shores post-pandemic. With the appetite for live music stronger than ever, tickets are expected to move quickly. Fans should register early interest via deliwatergap.net and secretsounds.com.
Del Water Gap’s 2025 tour offers a rare chance to witness a unique artist in the ascendency. Don’t miss your chance to catch one of indie music’s most exciting voices as he delivers heart-on-sleeve performances that speak directly to the times we live in.
Tour Dates – Del Water Gap 2025
20 September – SUMMERSALT FESTIVAL, Torquay Commons, Wadawurrung / Torquay, VIC (All Ages)
21 September Sunday – MAX WATTS, Naarm / Melbourne, VIC (18+) – Tickets at Oztix.
23 September – LION ARTS FACTORY, Tarntanya / Adelaide, SA (18+) – Tickets at Moshtix.
26 September – RIVERSTAGE*, Meanjin / Brisbane, QLD (All Ages) – Tickets at Ticketmaster.
27 September – SUMMERSALT FESTIVAL, Woodstock Farm, Yugambeh / Tamborine, QLD (All Ages)
28 September – SUMMERSALT FESTIVAL, Speers Point Park, Awabakal / Lake Macquarie, NSW (All Ages)
30 September – LIBERTY HALL, Eora / Sydney, NSW (18+) – Tickets at Moshtix.
04 October – SUMMERSALT FESTIVAL, Esplanade Park, Walyalup / Fremantle, WA (All Ages)
*Supporting THE WOMBATS.
The combination of high-energy club gigs and relaxed outdoor festival slots allows fans across multiple states to experience Del Water Gap 2025 in varied and immersive settings. Prices are between $70 and $80 for the headline shows depending on event location. For more information, visit the official Del Water Gap website.
