In honor of the 150th Anniversary of Canada, I’m excited to announce Northern Stars; an evening of curated songs by Canadian artists beloved by the state of California and beyond. Believe it...

New York, NY – April 28th, 2017 Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and composer Rufus Wainwright has teamed up with charity The Art of Elysium and its new fully philanthropic production company and video...

  To my closest fans, From September 21 through September 25, I’ll be hosting Wainwright Libre, Rufus in Havana. I'll be staying at the Melia Miramar hotel and we will get a...

Rufus is bringing Prima Donna Symphonic Visual Concert to the Philharmonie in Paris on June 10th, 2017. In March, Rufus will combine Prima Donna: A Symphonic Visual Concert along with selections from...

Today we’ve added four brand new items to the Rufus Wainwright merch store. With all new designs, these items are perfect for the winter season or even year-round use. Wear these proudly...

Come to a unique and festive Christmas show, full of family and friends! Starring Rufus, Martha and the magnificent Emmylou Harris, Nashville Noel Nights arrives at Ryman Auditorium, December 18th and 19th...

In March 2017, Rufus will combine Prima Donna: A Symphonic Visual Concert along with selections from Rufus Does Judy for two nights only in Australia & New Zealand. Don’t miss this unique...

Rufus is coming to Scotland November 18th-20th with stops in Strathpeffer, Perth, and Aberdeen. Special Guest Hidden Cameras will be joining Rufus in Perth & Aberdeen only. Tickets go on sale Friday...

Friday night I am performing at the LGBT Gala and Dinner with Hillary and Chelsea Clinton, Barbra Streisand, and special guest Laverne Cox. If you are interested in attending or supporting the...

Next week I am participating in the 70th birthday concert for my dad, Loudon Wainwright III, at Stephen Talkhouse in Amagansett, NY. Click here for information on the event and...

Rufus will be doing a run of shows throughout Spain from October 14th through the 20th. Rufus will be playing in Girona, Sant Cugat, Gijón, Vigo, and Murcia. Tickets are on sale...

I’ve been overwhelmed with the reaction to the Hallelujah video I made with Choir! Choir! Choir!. Due to popular demand, we’ve decided to release the audio from this performance to all digital music providers. 1,500...

1,500 singers came to the Hearn Generating Station in Toronto during Luminato Festival as part of Choir! Choir! Choir! Daveed Goldman and Nobu Adilman taught the singers the backup parts to Leonard...

Today we are releasing the newly remastered Rufus Does Judy At Carnegie Hall Vinyl in a bundle including a Judy t-shirt and VIP laminate from the show. For the ultimate Rufus fan,...

We’ve added new merch items to the Rufus Wainwright store including Prima Donna Vinyl, Poses Vinyl, Rufus Wainwright (Self Titled) Vinyl and some vintage items. Or try your luck at one of...

On the eve of the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death, I’m honored to announce that Take All My Loves – 9 Shakespeare Sonnets is out today! The album is a collection of...

Rufus Does Judy returns in June with two dates at Carnegie Hall in New York and two dates at The Luminato Festival in Toronto. Rufus will be performing the entire classic album...

The legendary Rufus Wainwright and Martha Wainwright’s Christmas show, “Noel Nights,” has entertained audiences all across North America. Featuring three generations of the Wainwright and McGarrigle families along with Emmylou Harris and...