Deacon Blue to Kick Off 2026 Australian Tour: A Celebration of Scottish Music

Deacon Blue is gearing up for an exciting return to Australia in early 2026.

The renowned Scottish pop-rock band is set to perform in cities including Perth, Adelaide, Thirroul, Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane from January through February (detailed schedule below).

Tickets will be available for general purchase on Friday, October 3rd at 9 AM local time, while a pre-sale for early birds starts on Wednesday, October 1st at 9 AM local time.

Celebrating Milestones

This tour marks both the band’s 40th anniversary and the launch of their latest album, The Great Western Road, which pays homage to one of Glasgow’s most iconic avenues. The album has made a significant impact, topping the Scottish Albums Chart and securing a top-three position in the UK Albums Chart.

Deacon Blue is famous for chart-topping hits like “Dignity,” “Real Gone Kid,” and “Fergus Sings the Blues.” Their upcoming performances will showcase songs from their entire discography, including tracks from their debut album, Raintown (1987), to their most recent work. Notably, five of their albums have reached the top 10 on the UK Albums Chart.

Live Show Highlights

Critics have praised Deacon Blue’s live shows, including a notable four-star review from The Guardian. Music critic Alexis Petridis remarked on the band’s enduring appeal, stating, “Still an arena-filling prospect long after their late-80s heyday, the veteran band bring political bite and pop prowess to a crowd-pleasing set.”

Petridis highlighted the band’s significant presence during their prime, reflecting on their popular 1989 track “Fergus Sings the Blues” and its widespread rotation on BBC Radio 1 at the time.

Concert Schedule for 2026 Australian Tour

Early bird pre-sale begins Wednesday, October 1st (9 AM local time)

General sale begins Friday, October 3rd (9 AM local time)

Friday, January 30th
Astor Theatre, Perth, WA

Sunday, February 1st
Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide, SA

Wednesday, February 4th
Anita’s Theatre, Thirroul, NSW

Thursday, February 5th
Enmore Theatre, Sydney, NSW

Saturday, February 7th
The Forum, Melbourne, VIC

Tuesday, February 10th
Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane, QLD

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