American Idol runner-up Adam Lambert is jetting to Australia for a promotional tour next weekend, which co-incidentally just happens to be the same weekend as an internationally-recognised gay dance party called Mardi Gras.

Lambert, who is forging into new territory as a made-up, proudly gay glam rocker, made worldwide headlines with a same-sex kiss at the American Music Awards last year.

His full itinerary when he lands in Australia on March 5 will be announced today, and includes an in-store appearance at Hum Records on Oxford Street on Saturday March 6 and, if the gods are kind enough, perhaps we’ll see him as the surprise performer at a large event that happens at the Entertainment Quarter on Saturday March 6.

In typically coy fashion, he told the Daily Telegraph today, “I’m hoping someone will ask me to do it [sing at Mardi Gras party]. I’ve been told it’s a blast and it’s probably be something I’d enjoy.”

His debut album, For Your Entertainment, is released through Sony on March 5.

Watch Adam Lambert’s latest single, Whataya Want From Me? here.

Read our recent interview with Adam Lambert.

Stay tuned to SameSame.com.au for more information on how you can get up close and personal with Adam Lambert at his signing when he’s in Australia.