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Robbie Williams news
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The gist
Robbie Williams will perform at the 2026 Melbourne Cup on Nov. 3. The British pop star also revealed his autism diagnosis at 52.
Background
Robbie Williams, a record-breaking British pop star, has been announced to perform at the Lexus Melbourne Cup Day on November 3, 2026, at Flemington Racecourse. This comes ahead of his Australian arena tour. Additionally, at age 52, Williams recently disclosed his autism diagnosis, which he says explains his lifelong feelings of discomfort.
How it unfolded
- Aug 19, 2026Robbie Williams publicly discusses his autism diagnosis, calling it a 'get-out-of-jail-free card' for his past behavior.
- Aug 21, 2026Victoria Racing Club announces Robbie Williams will perform at the Melbourne Cup on Nov. 3.
- Aug 22, 2026Billboard reports Williams' performance is a warmup for his Australian arena tour.
- Aug 23, 2026News24 reports Williams is set to headline the Melbourne Cup, entertaining a crowd of 100,000.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Victoria Racing Club announced Williams' performance as part of the Melbourne Cup entertainment lineup.
- Public
- Williams' autism diagnosis has been met with humor and understanding from fans, as he joked about it on stage.