Planning to buy tickets for Charlie Puth's concert at RAC Arena in Perth? The show scheduled for 17 November 2026 was cancelled along with the Australian tour dates. Find out what this means for existing tickets, explore the music behind Whatever's Clever!, and keep an eye on announcements about future live performances
Charlie Puth was scheduled to perform at RAC Arena in Perth as part of his "Whatever's Clever! World Tour", but the concert has been cancelled. The performance was originally announced for Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time, not October 17, a date that appears in some event records. This is an important distinction for anyone who had planned to travel, booked accommodation or already purchased tickets. The Australian and New Zealand leg of the tour was cancelled in September, meaning the Perth concert will not take place as originally scheduled. The cancellation announcement takes precedence over older listings that may still be visible in concert calendars.
Charlie Puth's Perth concert has been cancelled, with the original date set for November
RAC Arena was due to host American singer, songwriter and producer Charlie Puth as the final Australian stop on his tour associated with the album "Whatever's Clever!". The original schedule listed November 17, 2026, with an 8:00 p.m. start time. No concert at this venue has been confirmed for October 17, 2026. Therefore, a listing showing the October date is not only outdated because of the cancellation but also contains an incorrect month.
News of the cancellation emerged on September 18, 2026, when Australian music media reported that ticket holders had received notifications and the concerts had been removed from active ticket sales. Subsequent reports confirmed that all six scheduled performances in Australia and New Zealand had been cancelled. This is not a change of starting time, a relocation to another venue or a simple postponement with an already confirmed replacement date. No new date has been announced for Perth.
Anyone who had planned to attend should check the latest notification before travelling, as older online listings may remain visible even after a cancellation.
What happened to the Australian and New Zealand leg of the tour
The planned leg included Auckland, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth. Following his performance in New Zealand, Puth was expected to move on to Australian arenas, with Perth scheduled as the final stop in this series. This itinerary would have given audiences in Western Australia an opportunity to experience his new concert programme without travelling to distant cities on the continent's east coast.
However, news arrived on September 18 that the entire leg had been cancelled. Australian publications The Music and Rolling Stone AU/NZ reported notifications sent to ticket holders and the removal of tickets from sale. According to the published information, no reason was publicly provided. It would therefore be unjustified to attribute the cancellation to ticket sales, health circumstances, logistics or any other possible explanation without additional confirmation.
The tour was intended to mark Puth's return to Australia after 2023, while Perth and Adelaide were scheduled to host his first concerts in those cities. Any potential new Perth concert would require a separate announcement and date.
Ticket refunds and what attendees should do now
Cancellation notices stated that tickets purchased through the original ticketing system would receive an automatic full refund to the payment method used for the purchase. This means that buyers covered by that notification generally do not need to place a new order or exchange their tickets for another date. However, the method and timing of refunds appearing in accounts may depend on the card issuer and payment method used.
- Check the cancellation message sent to the email address associated with your purchase, including your spam folder.
- Keep your order confirmation and transaction details until the refund appears on your original payment method.
- If your ticket was purchased through a reseller or as part of a travel package, check the refund conditions directly with the provider of that service.
- Check flight, hotel and other travel bookings separately, as a ticket refund notification does not itself determine the conditions applying to those reservations.
The most useful step for buyers is to review the notification they received and the statement for the card or account used. If the refund does not appear within the period specified in the individual notification, they should contact customer support through the channel where the purchase was made. Cancellation does not mean that an old ticket automatically becomes valid for any future Puth concert. A new performance, if announced, would constitute a separate event with its own admission conditions.
Why the Perth performance attracted attention
Charlie Puth gained widespread recognition through songs combining memorable pop choruses, R&B elements, layered vocal harmonies and a highly distinctive production style. His best-known tracks include "Attention", "We Don't Talk Anymore", "One Call Away" and "See You Again", his collaboration with Wiz Khalifa also known from the film "Furious 7". These hits do not all belong to the same period of his discography: some are built around emotional piano melodies, while others rely on rhythmic bass lines and carefully crafted pop production.
The announced tour connected radio hits with the new album, and Perth was particularly important for fans who, because of the considerable distance from Australia's eastern cities, cannot easily travel interstate for concerts. A performance in their own city would have been a more practical option for local fans.
Those plans have been cancelled; an old ticket is not valid for another date.
The album "Whatever's Clever!" and a new phase in Puth's music
The fourth studio album, "Whatever's Clever!", was released on March 27, 2026, continuing his discography after the 2022 album "Charlie". The new material shifts the emphasis towards warmer keyboard sounds, soft rock, soul and pop production inspired by earlier decades. Puth worked on the album with producer BloodPop, while guest artists include Kenny G, Ravyn Lenae, Hikaru Utada, Coco Jones, Michael McDonald, Kenny Loggins and Jeff Goldblum.
The song "Changes" opens the album and directly addresses changes in relationships and life circumstances. "Beat Yourself Up" draws on an upbeat rhythm and a message that people do not have to turn every mistake they make into a permanent judgement of themselves. "Cry", recorded with Kenny G, highlights the release's softer and more emotional side. "Sideways", featuring Coco Jones, introduces a different vocal colour, while "Love in Exile", with Michael McDonald and Kenny Loggins, connects contemporary pop with the tradition of American soft rock.
The involvement of various collaborators did not guarantee that all of them would have appeared on stage in Perth. Their participation in studio recordings must be clearly distinguished from the live concert programme. No special guests or exact setlist were confirmed for the cancelled performance, so such details cannot subsequently be presented as announced elements of the concert.
What performances on the "Whatever's Clever! World Tour" revealed
The world tour began in San Diego in April 2026, and concert reviews from the United States described Puth as a performer who simultaneously sings, plays keyboards and leads his band. At the Santa Barbara performance, live instrumentation, backing vocals and his interaction with the audience stood out in particular. A review of the Minneapolis concert noted a combination of new songs and older hits, with transitions between more energetic rhythms and calmer passages.
Songs performed at those concerts included "Beat Yourself Up", "How Long", "Attention", "We Don't Talk Anymore", "One Call Away", "See You Again" and "Changes", among others. These are examples of the repertoire from performances that actually took place, not a confirmed setlist for Perth. Particularly interesting is the way songs built around detailed studio production acquire a different dynamic when performed by a full band. Bass, drums, guitars and multi-part vocals create room for improvisation, while the piano remains an important part of Puth's musical identity.
Such a performance also appeals to fans of melodic R&B, piano ballads and instrumentally rich pop. Reviews of other concerts, however, do not confirm what the programme of the cancelled Perth performance would have been.
RAC Arena: a concert venue in central Perth
RAC Arena is located at 700 Wellington Street in central Perth, the capital of Western Australia. It opened in November 2012 and hosts concerts, basketball, netball and other events. According to its operator, VenuesWest, its total capacity is up to 16,500 people, although the actual number of places available for any particular concert depends on the stage configuration and seating layout. The arena is recognisable for its geometric exterior inspired by the Eternity puzzle, giving it a distinctive appearance compared with conventional rectangular arenas.
For Puth's music, an indoor arena would have provided a contrast between large communal choruses and more intimate piano moments. This assessment is based on the type of venue and the way he performs his songs, rather than on unpublished information about sound equipment or the stage setup planned for Perth. The concert did not take place, so there is no local review, confirmed seating arrangement for a completed performance or audience experience of his appearance at this venue.
The venue has underground parking and can be reached by public transport or on foot from central Perth.
Practical information for travellers who had planned to attend the concert
RAC Arena is within walking distance of Perth Station, while drivers can access the car park via Market Street or Milligan Street. For any future concert, admission rules, traffic conditions and starting times will need to be checked again. There is no applicable door-opening time or confirmed support act for Puth's cancelled performance.
Travellers who have already booked their trips should review the conditions for changing flight tickets and accommodation separately. A refund for a concert ticket does not automatically mean reimbursement of transport, insurance or hotel reservation costs. The conditions of each service must be checked with its provider.
Where to follow possible new Charlie Puth performances
Charlie Puth continues to promote the album "Whatever's Clever!" outside Australia. No replacement concert at RAC Arena has been announced in the verified cancellation reports.
Follow the artist's updated concert schedule and announcements from the venue before making any new purchase or travel reservation. If Perth reappears on the tour itinerary, the details will need to be verified independently of the cancelled November 2026 concert, including any changes to the location and admission conditions.
Sources:
- The Music, 18.09.2026. - cancellation of the Australian and New Zealand leg of the tour: https://themusic.com.au/news/charlie-puth-cancels-2026-australia-tour/6t1Q_P_-4eA/18-09-26
- Rolling Stone AU/NZ, 21.09.2026. - concert status and refunds: https://au.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/charlie-puth-australia-and-new-zealand-tour-cancelled-101314/
- PerthNow, 21.09.2026. - significance of the cancelled first performance in Perth: https://www.perthnow.com.au/entertainment/charlie-puth-fans-heartbroken-after-american-singer-suddenly-cancels-australian-tour-with-no-explanation-c-22901122
- VenuesWest - original concert date and RAC Arena information: https://www.venueswest.wa.gov.au/upcoming-events/event/charlie-puth and https://www.venueswest.wa.gov.au/venues/rac-arena
- Apple Music, archived concert calendar - originally scheduled start time of 8:00 p.m.: https://music.apple.com/us/concerts/artist/336249253
- AllMusic - release date, songs and collaborators on the album "Whatever's Clever!": https://www.allmusic.com/album/whatevers-clever%21-mw0004649460
- BroadwayWorld and Santa Barbara Independent - reviews of performances that took place on the tour: https://www.broadwayworld.com/minneapolis/article/review-charlie-puth-whatevers-clever-world-tour-at-armory-20260517 and https://www.independent.com/2026/05/04/review-charlie-puths-a-crowd-pleaser-in-his-new-hometown/
- RAC Arena - address, access, transport and parking: https://www.racarena.com.au/venue-info/transportation-parking/