In brief
Powderfinger, one of Australia’s most celebrated rock groups, has confirmed a 17‑year‑long comeback tour. The 18‑date run will start in Brisbane this September and include stops across Cairns, Sydney, Adelaide, Perth and Melbourne, all staged under a stadium‑sized big‑top tent. The band expressed excitement about reconnecting with longtime fans and reaching new audiences, while no overseas dates have been announced yet. Highlights include their albums *Odyssey Number Five* and the single “My Happiness”, both celebrated by Triple J listeners. Former members continue solo projects and venue ventures as the group reignites their legacy.
Powderfinger, one of Australia’s most beloved rock bands, has announced a comeback tour, marking their first concerts in 17 years.
The 18‑date run will start with four nights in Brisbane this September, followed by shows in Cairns, Sydney, Adelaide, Perth and Melbourne, all staged under a stadium‑sized big‑top tent.
The band said they’re “absolutely ecstatic” to be on the road again, welcoming longtime fans and reaching new listeners who’ve never seen them live.
“Our music is tied to people’s most treasured memories,” the group noted, “and we hope to spread that joy as we tour the country alongside some of Australia’s best‑established and rising talent.”
The tour will run only on Fridays and Saturdays, mirroring the schedule used by Oasis’ world tour last year; no overseas dates have been confirmed yet.
During their nine‑year run the band released seven studio albums, including 2000’s Odyssey Number Five, crowned the best Australian album of all time by Triple J listeners in 2011, and 2025’s “My Happiness”, named the sixth‑best Australian song of all time.
Since the split, frontman Bernard Fanning has pursued a solo career, while bassist John Collins opened Brisbane’s largest live music venues.
