The Pogues Australian Tour New Show Just Announced

THE POGUES AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND TOUR

STILL TO GO AHEAD WITH NEW SHOW JUST ANNOUNCED

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – FRIDAY 20^TH MARCH 2026:  Mellen Events & Face to Face Touring have announced The Pogues Australian / New Zealand tour will still take place with their original dates.   A new show has just been added in Brisbane for Thursday 2^nd April at Fortitude Music Hall – tickets go on-sale on Monday 23^rd March at 10.00am (QLD time) via Ticketmaster.

The Pogues will make their long-awaited return to Australian stages with a special 40^th anniversary celebrating the classic album Rum, Sodomy & the Lash. 

The tour brings together original members James Fearnley, Jem Finer and Spider Stacy, alongside a stellar line-up of musicians and guest vocalists including Daragh Lynch, Iona Zajac, John Francis Flynn and Lisa O’Neill.  Released in 1985, Rum Sodomy & the Lash is a cornerstone of punk and alternative rock, renowned for its raw energy, poetic lyrics, and infectious melodies. The band are set to play the legendary album in full, including B-sides, extended version tracks, plus a special selection of their most beloved material.

Widely regarded as one of the greatest folk-punk albums, Rum, Sodomy & the Lash features the anthemic Dirty Old Town, A Pair of Brown Eyes and A Rainy Night in Soho.  Ranked among Rolling Stones “500 Greatest Albums of All Time”, its influence continues to echo across generations.

Returning for their first Australian / New Zealand tour in 14 years, this marks a rare chance to celebrate The Pogues extraordinary legacy live on stage.

TOURING PARTY:

Jem Finer

Spider Stacy

James Fearnley

Holly Mullineaux (bass)

Darragh Lynch (guitar – Lankum)

Jordan O’Leary (banjo)

Fiachra Meek (pipes/whistles – Alfi)

Jim Sclavunos (drums – Bad seeds)

Iona Zajac (vocals – Harp)

John Francis Flynn (Vocalist, Multi-instrumentalist)

Lisa O’Neill (Vocals)

BRASS SECTION:

Pete Fraser

Daniel Hayes

Ian Williamson

THE POGUES – RUM, SODOMY & THE LASH

40^TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR DATES 2026:

Wednesday 25^th March
Fremantle Prison, Fremantle WA

Friday 27^th March
Hindley St Music Hall, Adelaide SA

Sunday 29^th March
The Forum, Melbourne VIC

Tuesday 31^st March

The Form, Melbourne VIC

Thursday 2^nd April

Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane QLD

***NEW SHOW JUST ANNOUNCED***

Tickets available from Ticketmaster

www.ticketmaster.com.au

Sunday 5^th April
Sydney Opera House, Sydney NSW

Monday 6^th April
Sydney Opera House, Sydney NSW

Wednesday 8^th April

St James Theatre, Wellington

Thursday 9^th April

Christchurch Town Hall, Christchurch

Saturday 11^th April

New Zealand International Convention Centre, Auckland

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