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Radiohead 2027 Australia and Japan tour announcement

Overview

Speculation regarding a potential Radiohead tour in Australia began following the appearance of mysterious flyers and cards marked ‘2027 Radiohead’ in various locations, including Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney. These promotional materials featured QR codes directing fans to the band’s official infrastructure, W. A. S. T. E.

Radiohead has since confirmed a 21-date tour scheduled for May and June 2027. The Australian leg includes 16 shows across three cities: four nights at Perth’s RAC Arena starting May 3, six nights at Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena, and six nights at Sydney’s Afterpay Arena. This marks the band’s first visit to the country in 15 years. As part of the announcement, Radiohead committed to donating $2 from every ticket sold to Greenpeace Australia Pacific and the Australian Marine Conservation Society, pledging to match the total amount raised.

Following the Australian dates, the band will perform five shows at the GMO Arena Saitama in Japan from June 8 to June 13, 2027, marking their first headline performances in the country since 2008. To prevent automated bot purchases, ticket access will be managed through a registration process. For the Australian shows, registration is scheduled to run from September 7 to September 10, 2026.

Guitarist Ed O'Brien has indicated that the band intends to follow a limited touring schedule, aiming to visit a different continent each year with approximately 20 shows per year. The 2027 tour aligns with this strategy of maintaining a controlled international presence.

Entities

Radiohead · Melbourne · Ed O'Brien · Radiohead · Thom Yorke

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 2 SOURCES] Radiohead will perform 16 arena shows in Australia during May and June 2027. www.backseatmafia.com · www.noise11.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The tour includes four shows at RAC Arena in Perth starting May 3, 2027. www.backseatmafia.com · www.noise11.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The tour concludes with a six-night residency at Afterpay Arena in Sydney, ending June 1, 2027. www.backseatmafia.com · www.noise11.com
[● 2 SOURCES] This marks the band's first Australian tour since 2012. www.backseatmafia.com · www.noise11.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The band will play six shows at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne. www.backseatmafia.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] A $2 donation will be included in each ticket price to support Greenpeace Australia Pacific and the Australian Marine Conservation Society. www.noise11.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The band will match the total amount raised through ticket donations. www.noise11.com

Timeline

2 days ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Radiohead announces 2027 tour dates in Australia and Japan
Radiohead has announced a 21-date tour for 2027, featuring multiple performances in Australia and Japan starting in May.
5 days ago

[CULTURE] 16 sources
Radiohead announces 2027 tour dates for Australia and Japan
Radiohead has announced a 21-date tour for 2027, featuring 16 shows in Australia and five shows in Japan, marking a significant return to both regions.
10 days ago

[CULTURE] 4 sources
Radiohead teases potential 2027 Australian tour with mysterious flyers
Mysterious cards marked ‘2027 Radiohead’ have appeared in Melbourne and other Australian cities, teasing a potential tour via QR codes linked to the band’s official W. A. S. T. E. network.

Sources

americanindependent.com · backseatmafia.com · beat.com.au · bluntmag.com.au · cinra.net · guitarmagazine.jp · impulsegamer.com · lajornadasanluis.com.mx · m.smh.com.au · marieclaire.com.au · musicfeeds.com.au · noise11.com · nova.ie · pophariini.com · radioz.pe · rollingstone.com · rollingstoneindia.com · theage.com.au · visions.de · wavefm.com.au · xpressmag.com.au

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