Bernard Fanning, Darren Middleton, Ian Haug, Jon Coghill and John ‘JC’ Collins are reuniting as Powderfinger for an 18-date Australian tour in September and October 2027. The shows mark the first full live performances by the original lineup since their final concert on November 13th 2010.
The Brisbane band created seven studio albums and a song catalogue that has become part of Australian cultural lore. Anthems such as “My Happiness”, “These Days”, “Sunsets”, and “On My Mind” have soundtracked core memories for decades and continue to reach new generations. Their accolades include five ARIA number-one albums, 18 ARIA Awards, and three APRA Awards, including two Song of the Year awards.
Powderfinger played countless sold-out tours across Australia and abroad and appeared at all the major festivals of their era. In April 2010, after 20 years together, they announced they were calling it a day and set out on the Sunsets Farewell Tour, which drew more than 300,000 people.
The 2027 shows will take place in an epic stadium-sized big top. Ticket options will include standing and seating, alongside an intentionally curated food and drinks lineup and the atmosphere of a travelling rock n roll circus that is here today and gone tomorrow. The events are described as part festival, part spectacle, designed to bring thousands of fans together offline to experience the music they love.
The big top will appear in convenient, central city locations: Brisbane Showgrounds, Cazalys Stadium in Cairns, Wellington Square in Perth, The Domain in Sydney, Ellis Park in Adelaide and Melbourne Park Oval.
Powderfinger will curate an all-Australian lineup of support acts, with different artists joining across the tour. The band has said it is excited to share the stage with both up-and-coming and established homegrown talent. Booking Australian support acts also backs the crews, management teams and creatives who make up the local music industry, a major focus for the group. Support announcements are expected in November during AusMusic Month.
The tour will partner with Mission Australia, which works with the most vulnerable people in communities. Homelessness is complex and rarely a single issue, frequently associated with family violence, mental health challenges and financial hardship. The cause is close to the band’s heart, and they plan to raise funds and awareness throughout the run. Further details on the partnership and how fans can get involved will be released later.
In a statement, the band said they are absolutely ecstatic to be coming together to play again. Saying:
“We are absolutely ecstatic to be coming together to play again.
Over the years there have been tons of suggestions for us to go back on the road but, until now, it never felt quite right or lined up for all of us.
We have always been so grateful for the continued support from our long-term fans and over the years we’ve picked up a lot of new ones who have never seen us play. So, it feels right to bring all of these people (including our kids who were too young to see us play) together for a special run of shows around the country next year.
People often tell us that our music is connected to their most treasured and joyous memories. We hope to spread a little more of that joy when we make our way around the country with some of Australia’s best established and upcoming talent, and to make some new memories for us all.
If you have got any questions about the tour in 2027 we recommend checking out powderfinger.com where you can find all the details. Our team will be updating our FAQ page as new information becomes available as well so be sure to check back there for anything that hasn’t yet been disclosed. And for now, you can find some handy information on our Artist Presale below.
Love you guys & can’t wait to see you from the stage soon!
PF x”
Tour dates
Friday 3 September – Brisbane, Brisbane Showgrounds
Saturday 4 September – Brisbane, Brisbane Showgrounds
Friday 10 September – Brisbane, Brisbane Showgrounds
Saturday 11 September – Brisbane, Brisbane Showgrounds
Friday 17 September – Cairns, Cazalys Stadium
Saturday 18 September – Cairns, Cazalys Stadium
Friday 24 September – Perth, Wellington Square
Saturday 25 September – Perth, Wellington Square
Friday 1 October – Sydney, The Domain
Saturday 2 October – Sydney, The Domain
Friday 8 October – Sydney, The Domain
Saturday 9 October – Sydney, The Domain
Friday 15 October – Adelaide, Ellis Park
Saturday 16 October – Adelaide, Ellis Park
Friday 22 October – Melbourne, Melbourne Park Oval
Saturday 23 October – Melbourne, Melbourne Park Oval
Friday 29 October – Melbourne, Melbourne Park Oval
Saturday 30 October – Melbourne, Melbourne Park Oval
Ticket on sale times:
BRISBANE
Artist + Telstra Presales: Wed 14 Oct, 10am AEST
Live Nation Presale: Fri 16 Oct, 11am AEST
General Public Onsale: Mon 19 Oct, 10am AEST
CAIRNS
Artist + Telstra Presales: Wed 14 Oct, 11am AEST
Live Nation Presale: Fri 16 Oct, 12pm AEST
General Public Onsale: Mon 19 Oct, 11am AEST
PERTH
Artist + Telstra Presales: Wed 14 Oct, 11am AWST
Live Nation Presale: Fri 16 Oct, 12pm AWST
General Public Onsale: Mon 19 Oct, 11am AWST
SYDNEY
Artist + Telstra Presales: Wed 14 Oct, 1pm AEDT
Live Nation Presale: Fri 16 Oct, 2pm AEDT
General Public Onsale: Mon 19 Oct, 1pm AEDT
ADELAIDE
Artist + Telstra Presales: Wed 14 Oct, 1pm ACDT
Live Nation Presale: Fri 16 Oct, 2pm ACDT
General Public Onsale: Mon 19 Oct, 1pm ACDT
MELBOURNE
Artist + Telstra Presales: Wed 14 Oct, 10am AEDT
Live Nation Presale: Fri 16 Oct, 11am AEDT
General Public Onsale: Mon 19 Oct, 10am AEDT
All shows are All Ages. Mailing-list subscribers and Telstra customers can buy tickets from Wednesday 14th at 10am local time, followed by Live Nation members on Friday 16th and general public sales from Monday 19th
On-sale times are staggered by state. Fans can also look for Powderfinger’s exclusive print interview in the next edition of The Big Issue, available from local vendors from Tuesday 13th of October or at thebigissue.org.au.
All tour dates, locations, and ticketing details at powderfinger.com
Sign up for Artist Presale now! Join the Official Powderfinger Fan Club and gain access to Artist Presale: https://powderfinger.com/
Some common questions asked:
Am I guaranteed a ticket in the Artist Presale?
No. Access to the Artist Presale gives you the opportunity to purchase tickets before the General Public On Sale, but does not guarantee you a ticket. Tickets are subject to availability so use it as early as you can once your window opens.
Can I share my Artist Presale link with a friend or family member?
Treat the links as personal to you. You’ve received access to Artist Presale because you’re a valued member of the Official Powderfinger Fan Club and we want to ensure those that have registered have the best chance of securing a ticket.
What’s the difference between the Artist Presale, Telstra Plus Member Presale, and Live Nation Presale?
The difference depends on who you are registered with to access the Artist or Partner Presale. Please refer to each partner for information on eligibility and timings.
