Powderfinger Sets ‘Encore’ Dates for 2027 Reunion Tour
Powderfinger has added nine “Encore Run” concerts to its 2027 reunion tour, extending it into December and bringing shows to Hobart, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane. The expansion follows strong demand for the Australian band’s first tour in 17 years, with the new dates taking the national schedule to 35.
The original 26 shows, which sold more than 300,000 tickets, sold out within days. The classic line-up will be joined by Australian acts including Ocean Alley, The Living End and You Am I; Adelaide dates may still be announced. Encore pre-sales begin on 4 November, with general tickets on sale from 5 November.
In short
- Powderfinger adds nine dates to its 2027 reunion tour.
- The tour now totals 35 shows across Australia.
- More than 300,000 tickets for the first 26 shows sold out.
Explained simply
Powderfinger are an Australian rock band whose best-known line-up includes singer Bernard Fanning and guitarist Darren Middleton. The group formed in Brisbane in the 1980s and became one of Australia’s most popular bands, releasing albums such as Internationalist and Odyssey Number Five.
The band stopped performing together in 2010, making the planned 2027 concerts its first tour in 17 years. The reunion brings the former bandmates back on stage and gives long-time listeners a chance to hear their songs live, while also introducing the group to newer audiences.