During her ongoing Australian tour, Katy Perry took a delightful break to make a surprise appearance at a vibrant Melbourne nightclub, where the atmosphere was electric with excitement celebrating her illustrious music career.

On Saturday, June 14, following the last performance of her Lifetimes Tour at the iconic Rod Laver Arena, Perry graced the stage at Chasers Nightclub. This event was part of the club’s renowned LGBTQIA+ Poof Doof night, which also hosted the special Katy Club event, where fans came together to revel in the music and artistry of the pop sensation. The celebration was an unforgettable night for attendees, who were eager to enjoy the energetic atmosphere.

After a similar event in Brisbane the night before, Perry’s special guest appearance in Melbourne added an exciting twist to the evening. She generously decided to treat everyone at the club to free drinks for the night, creating an unforgettable experience for her fans and showcasing her love for the Melbourne community.

“I owe so much to all of you,” Perry expressed to the enthusiastic crowd, stating, “You have raised me into the artist I am today. I thank you from the bottom of my heart, and I truly love you all; you are my chosen family.” Her heartfelt words resonated deeply with her devoted fans, creating a sense of unity and belonging in the club.

Emphasizing the bond she shares with her audience, she further elaborated, “As your chosen family, it is my duty to provide for you, just like a mother would for her children.” In a playful gesture, she declared, “To show my appreciation, I’m opening the bar for one full hour, so the drinks are on me, baby!” This generous offer ignited a wave of excitement among her fans, making the night even more memorable.

Perry’s surprise appearance at her own themed event is reminiscent of a recent incident in Sydney, where Lorde unexpectedly showed up at a local venue named Mary’s Underground, which was hosting an event titled What Was That, inspired by her latest single. Such spontaneous appearances by big-name artists add a unique element of surprise and thrill to the nightlife scene.

The Lifetimes Tour kicked off in early June, and so far, Perry has captivated audiences with four sold-out shows in Melbourne and three in Sydney. Notably, during a performance at Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena on June 9, she experienced an unexpected moment when a fan invaded the stage, which garnered significant attention and created a buzz around her tour.

In the footage captured from the incident, an individual rushed onto the stage and embraced Perry, who instinctively turned away as the fan continued to dance beside her. “This is a one-of-a-kind show, so just embrace the moment!” Perry exclaimed to the audience in response, highlighting her ability to handle unexpected situations with grace and humor.

The stage invader was later identified as Johnson Wen, a self-proclaimed “serial prankster” known for creating viral content on TikTok under the username @pyjamamann. Following the incident, Wen was apprehended and taken to the Auburn police station, where he faced charges for “entering enclosed land and obstructing a person in performance of work or duties.”

Wen has since been granted conditional bail and is scheduled to appear in court on June 23. Notably, he has also been issued a six-month ban from the Sydney Olympic Park precinct, where the Qudos Bank Arena is located, illustrating the seriousness of his actions during Perry’s performance.

Perry’s exhilarating tour continues on Tuesday, June 17, with the first of two sold-out performances in Brisbane, followed by eagerly anticipated shows in Perth and Adelaide. Fans across Australia are excitedly awaiting more unforgettable moments as the tour progresses, solidifying Perry’s status as a beloved pop icon.