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GlobalRadiohead are officially returning to Australia in 2027!
After years of anticipation, the iconic British rock band have announced a huge run of Australian shows, giving fans the chance to experience Radiohead live across Perth, Melbourne and Sydney.
The Australian tour will take place throughout May and June 2027, with multiple shows announced in each city. And with the band performing in the round, fans can expect a very different concert experience, with the stage positioned centrally inside each venue.
If you've been waiting for the chance to see Radiohead live in Australia, here's everything you need to know about the 2027 tour, including dates, venues and what fans can expect from the shows.
Radiohead Australian Tour Dates 2027
Radiohead will perform 15 shows across three Australian cities, with dates in Perth, Melbourne and Sydney.
What Can Fans Expect From the Radiohead Shows?
Radiohead are taking a unique approach to their Australian concerts, with the band performing in the round.
Rather than having the stage positioned at one end of the venue, the stage will sit centrally, allowing fans to view the performance from multiple sides.
The setup is set to create a much more immersive concert environment, giving audiences the opportunity to experience the band from a completely different perspective.
And for fans wondering whether there will be a support act, there will be no support act announced for the Australian shows.
Final event times and running information will be announced closer to the tour dates.
Radiohead in Melbourne
Melbourne is set to receive the biggest run of Australian shows, with six performances at Rod Laver Arena.
Radiohead will play:
Thursday 13 May 2027
Friday 14 May 2027
Sunday 16 May 2027
Monday 17 May 2027
Wednesday 19 May 2027
Thursday 20 May 2027
With six nights in Melbourne, fans will have plenty of opportunities to experience Radiohead's return to the city.
Radiohead in Sydney
Sydney will host the final Australian leg of the tour, with six shows at Afterpay Arena.
The Sydney dates are:
Tuesday 25 May 2027
Wednesday 26 May 2027
Friday 28 May 2027
Saturday 29 May 2027
Monday 31 May 2027
Tuesday 1 June 2027
The Sydney shows will bring the Australian leg of Radiohead's tour to a close on 1 June 2027.
Radiohead in Perth
Radiohead will kick off their Australian tour in Perth, performing four shows at RAC Arena.
The Perth dates are:
Monday 3 May 2027
Tuesday 4 May 2027
Thursday 6 May 2027
Friday 7 May 2027
This means Perth fans will be the first Australian audiences to see Radiohead live in 2027.
A Long-Awaited Return to Australia
Radiohead's return to Australia is set to be a major moment for fans of one of the world's most influential alternative rock bands.
Known for constantly evolving their sound and pushing the boundaries of what a rock band can be, Radiohead have built a catalogue that spans decades, from the explosive guitar-driven sound of The Bends and OK Computer to the atmospheric and experimental worlds of Kid A, Amnesiac and In Rainbows.
Songs such as “Creep,” “Karma Police,” “Paranoid Android,” “No Surprises,” “Everything in Its Right Place,” “There There” and “Reckoner” have become defining tracks for generations of music fans.
Now, Australian audiences will have the chance to experience the band live once again.
Radiohead Australia 2027 FAQs
When is Radiohead touring Australia?
Radiohead will tour Australia from 3 May to 1 June 2027, performing shows in Perth, Melbourne and Sydney.
Where is Radiohead playing in Australia?
Radiohead will perform at RAC Arena in Perth, Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne and Afterpay Arena in Sydney.
Is Radiohead coming to Melbourne?
Yes. Radiohead will perform six shows at Rod Laver Arena between 13 and 20 May 2027.
Is Radiohead coming to Sydney?
Yes. Radiohead will perform six shows at Afterpay Arena between 25 May and 1 June 2027.
Is Radiohead coming to Perth?
Yes. Radiohead will open their Australian tour with four shows at RAC Arena from 3–7 May 2027.
Will there be a support act?
No. There is no support act announced for the Australian shows.
How will Radiohead perform on stage?
Radiohead will perform in the round, with the stage positioned centrally inside the venue so fans can view the performance from multiple sides.
Are there any more Australian dates coming?
The announced Australian tour dates are across Perth, Melbourne and Sydney, with 15 shows in total.
Radiohead Are Finally Coming Back to Australia
For Radiohead fans, this is a tour that's been a long time coming.
With 15 Australian shows across Perth, Melbourne and Sydney and an in-the-round stage setup, Radiohead's 2027 Australian tour is shaping up to be one of the biggest live music events of the year.
Whether you've been following the band since OK Computer, discovered them through In Rainbows, or simply want to experience one of the most celebrated live bands of their generation, this is a tour that won't want to be missed.
Radiohead are coming back to Australia in 2027. And it's going to be one unforgettable run of shows.
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