Bestselling author and former First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama, is speaking publicly in Australia for the first time. And tickets are on sale now.
In Conversations with Michelle Obama will take place on Tuesday, 19 May 2026, in Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) and also on Wednesday, 20 May 2026, at Sydney’s International Convention Centre (ICC). Tickets are on sale now. Purchase tickets here.
“Michelle Obama is one of the most influential women of our time. As a lawyer, First Lady, mother of two and global role model, her extraordinary story is one that fascinates and inspires people everywhere,” said Karen Beattie, Founder and CEO of Growth Faculty.
She isn’t the only influential American woman heading Down Under in recent years. In 2025, Oprah Winfrey also went on an Australian speaking tour for the first time in ten years.
“One of the things I have always enjoyed is sitting down for real, honest, enlightening conversations, and this experience is all about that,” Oprah Winfrey said when she first announced her Australian speaking tour.
“The energy, warmth, and spirit I feel in Australia and New Zealand have stayed with me, and returning will be an opportunity to reconnect, reflect, and be reinspired—together. I look forward to sharing stories, ideas, and meaningful connections about what’s possible in our lives moving forward.”
In 2022, Michelle launched a book tour for her second book, The Light We Carry. She also later launched a podcast under the same name. We spoke exclusively with Michelle about that book. She spoke candidly about the power of friendship and supporting one another. Topics she will likely cover on her speaking tour.
“I’ve always invested deeply in my friendships, but these days, I appreciate my friends even more: the knowing looks that only they can give, the hugs delivered at just the right time, the simple reassurances that tell us we matter, that our light is recognised, and our voice is heard.”
“Even when the world feels dark and uncertain, we always have the ability to kindle our own light and share it with others.”
During her time as First Lady, Michelle Obama became a global figure of compassion, advocacy and leadership. She also championed initiatives supporting women and girls, promoted healthy families and education.
The Australian events will explore her life story and career. You can expect her to cover her early work as a lawyer and public servant, to her years in Washington. Plus, she’s likely to speak on her continued role as a best-selling author and international advocate. Audiences can also expect a wide-ranging discussion on motherhood, marriage, public service and her mission to help the next generation find their voice.
Her visit coincides with the release of her new book, The Look. This book offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the stories behind her most memorable outfits. It also examines how personal presentation can shape confidence and identity.
“You don’t have to do something big or splashy to make a difference,” Michelle said when we interviewed her. “I want folks to feel a little less alone.”
Tickets for In Conversation with Michelle Obama are on sale now. Find out more information and purchase here.
