Radiohead announce 2027 tour with shows in Australia and Japan

Radiohead has announced a 2027 tour featuring 16 shows in Australia and five in Japan, marking their first Australian tour in 15 years. The band has not released a studio album since 2016, yet demand for tickets remains high.
Why it matters
The tour announcement underscores the enduring commercial viability of legacy rock acts in the global live music market.
Thom Yorke performing with Radiohead. The band will play 16 shows in Perth, Melbourne and Sydney, and five in Saitama, Japan. Photograph: Hayley Madden/Redferns Thom Yorke performing with Radiohead. The band will play 16 shows in Perth, Melbourne and Sydney, and five in Saitama, Japan. Photograph: Hayley Madden/Redferns Radiohead Radiohead announce 2027 tour with shows in Australia and Japan UK band will play 16 shows across Perth, Melbourne and Sydney, as well as five shows in Saitama
Prefer the Guardian on Google Radiohead will return to Australia to play 16 shows across three cities next year, marking the band’s first tour of the country in 15 years.
On Monday afternoon, the British rock band unveiled the itinerary for its May 2027 tour, which also includes five shows in Japan .
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