AUSTRALIAN FUNNYMAN JIM JEFFERIES ANNOUNCES SON OF A CARPENTER AUSTRALIA TOUR FOR JULY/AUGUST 2026
Australia’s global comedy heavyweight, Jim Jefferies will bring his internationally acclaimed Son of a Carpenter tour home in 2026 for a huge run of dates across the country, hitting arenas and theatres this July and August.
Kicking off in Sydney with a few shows at Enmore Theatre from July 4, the tour will move through Gold Coast, Adelaide, Hobart, Melbourne, Bendigo, Geelong, Wollongong, Canberra, Western Sydney, Newcastle, Perth, Darwin, Brisbane, Toowoomba, and Rockhampton, before completing the epic run in Cairns.
A fan and promoter pre-sale will begin Friday 20 February at 11:00am local time, and tickets will go on sale to the general public on Monday 23 February at 11:00am local time.
After selling out theatres and arenas across North America and Europe, the infamously provocative comedian will return to home soil to perform his largest ever run of Aussie shows, delivering his razor-sharp, fearless comedy to audiences nationwide. Son of a Carpenter has already cemented itself as one of his most successful tours to date, with critics and fans praising the show’s no-holds-barred storytelling, biting social commentary and brutally honest reflections on life, family and the absurdity of the modern world.
Now, Australian fans will finally get to experience their hometown hero live in action.
Excited to perform everywhere from intimate theatre settings to major arenas, Jefferies says, “Coming back to Australia with this tour feels massive. I’ve been yelling at Americans and Europeans for the last 2 years now, so it’s only fair I come home and yell at you lot too. No matter how far I travel, I’m still just an Aussie bloke who somehow turned my stories into a career. I’m looking forward to bringing this show back where it all started – and keen to perform in some places I’ve never been before!”
A household name both at home and abroad, Jefferies has built a career on fearless, boundary-pushing comedy that pulls no punches. From his globally streamed stand-up specials to his acclaimed television work, he has established himself as one of the most recognisable and respected comedians of his generation.
With Son of a Carpenter, Jefferies is at his unapologetic best – sharper, bolder and funnier than ever, proving once again why he remains one of the most in-demand comedians on the planet. Aussie audiences can expect a night of massive laughs, shocking truths and the kind of outrageous honesty that has become his trademark.
Presale tickets go on sale on Friday 20 February at 11am local time. Fans can register for a chance to win tickets to Jim Jefferies & the Rugby League Las Vegas Event Week here: https://arep.co/p/jimjefferies2026.
Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Monday 23 February at 11:00am local time.
For full tour and ticket information, visit www.jimjefferies.com or www.teglive.com.au.
JIM JEFFERIES SON OF A CARPENTER AUSTRALIA 2026
SAT 04 JUL | ENMORE THEATRE, SYDNEY
MON 06 JUL | ENMORE THEATRE, SYDNEY
FRI 10 JUL | THE STAR GOLD COAST, GOLD COAST
SUN 12 JUL | THEBARTON THEATRE, ADELAIDE
THU 16 JUL | MYSTATE BANK ARENA, HOBART
FRI 17 JUL | JOHN CAIN ARENA, MELBOURNE
SAT 18 JUL | RED ENERGY ARENA, BENDIGO
SUN 19 JUL | GEELONG ARTS CENTRE, GEELONG
THU 23 JUL | WIN ENT CENTRE, WOLLONGONG
FRI 24 JUL | ROYAL THEATRE, CANBERRA
SAT 25 JUL | COLISEUM THEATRE, WESTERN SYDNEY
SUN 26 JUL | NEWCASTLE ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE (NEC), NEWCASTLE
THU 30 JUL | RAC ARENA, PERTH
SAT 01 AUG | AANT CENTRE, DARWIN
WED 05 AUG | BRISBANE ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE, BRISBANE
THU 06 AUG | THE EMPIRE THEATRE, TOOWOOMBA
FRI 07 AUG | GREAT WESTERN HOTEL ROCKHAMPTON
SAT 08 AUG | CPAC THEATRE, CAIRNS
OUT 2 LUNCH FESTIVAL WITH VODAFONE GOES NATIONAL IN 2026
After exploding onto the scene as one of Australia’s most in-demand new festivals with a history-making debut on Coolangatta Beach in 2024, followed by a triumphant return in 2025, OUT 2 LUNCH Festival with Vodafone is back this May and bigger than ever, expanding beyond its sunshine state origins to deliver four massive open-air shows across Melbourne, Gold Coast, Sydney and Perth.
Joining FISHER for the ride is an all-star lineup of international and Australian acts. English electronic music duo, Gorgon City, bass-heavy dance music master, Skream, DJ and label boss Sarah Story, boundary-pushing electronic artist Azzecca, dancefloor favourite, Little Fritter, and more.
The OUT 2 LUNCH Festival tour kicks off in Melbourne on Saturday 2 May, before heading to Gold Coast on Sunday 3 May, Sydney on Saturday 9 May, and then out west to finish in Perth on Sunday 10 May.
Vodafone customers can access an exclusive pre-sale at www.vodafone.com.au/ticket/out-2-lunch, starting Friday 20 February, 12:00pm local time and ending Monday 23 February, 11:00am local time and is your best chance to secure 1st and 2nd release prices. An OUT 2 LUNCH fan pre-sale will run from Tuesday 24 February, 12:00pm local time until Wednesday 25 February, 11:00am local time. Want to go on tour with OUT 2 LUNCH? Register for the fan presale here and go into the draw to fly with the fish.
Tickets will go on sale to the general public Wednesday 25 February, 12:00pm local time. First release tickets start at $189.90. Level up your experience with ‘The Ultimate Lunch Club’ or ‘Fisher Fast Pass VIP packages’. Check out with Afterpay and pay in 4 interest-free installments. For full Event information and FAQs visit out2lunchfestival.com.
Created and curated by Australian dance icon FISHER, OUT 2 LUNCH has quickly become one of the country’s most talked-about new festivals, combining world-class electronic music, iconic open-air locations and FISHER’s signature chaos-meets-community energy. Now, following overwhelming demand, the festival is expanding beyond its hometown roots to deliver the phenomenal OUT 2 LUNCH experience to fans around the country, hitting four iconic outdoor venues, transforming parks and racecourses into daytime party playgrounds before rolling on to the next city.
Melbourne were left wanting more after FISHER played last year’s Melbourne Cup Carnival, and he’ll be back at the iconic Flemington Racecourse to turn the energy up to 11. Gold Coast, the home of OUT 2 LUNCH will see FISHER stake ownership of the festival’s new home at the staggeringly breathtaking Doug Jennings Park. Sydney International Regatta Centre is ready to vibe after Sydney got a very special warmup when FISHER announced a B2B pop up with Chris Lake a few days after last year’s festival, announcing just 48 hours ahead of the show, snagging over 25,000 sign ups and selling out instantly! And Perth, born by the water in the sunshine state, this festival was destined for the west coast, so it is only fitting that Perth will complete the run when OUT 2 LUNCH transforms the illustrious Wellington Square.
Electronic music production duo, Gorgon City have been entrenched in global club culture since their inception over a decade ago, offering a heady mix of big room house and underground bassline that has seen them amass over 1.5billion collective streams, sell out iconic venues such as Red Rocks Amphitheatre, LA’s The Shrine, and close stages at Glastonbury and Coachella.
Skream aka Oliver Jones is one of the UK’s most treasured electronic music artists that is keeping the legacy of UK rave culture alive. Having toured the world countless times playing every major festival and club, the London-based producer and DJ has enjoyed a 20+ year career working with everyone from Seth Troxler to Dom Dolla, Oblig or Dennis Ferrer to Mala and his original partner in crime, Benga.
Sarah Story is a DJ, label boss and curator who has become a central figure in club culture, bridging underground innovation with global reach. She’s no stranger to the big stage, bringing her fresh, forward-facing energy that captures both the heritage and future of dance music to stages around the world, such as Glastonbury, Creamfields, Parklife, Eastern Electrics and more.
Azzecca brings techno/house/dark dance to her high energy, thoughtfully curated sets, with the Chicago DJ’s sound residing in the outer spaces between rolling psychedelia, old school house, euphoric trance, and playful techno.
Gold Coast’s Little Fritter is no stranger to bringing good times to the masses at OUT 2 LUNCH, notching 2026 up as his third year running, with the talented DJ and producer showcasing his technicolour creations at some of Australia’s most iconic events, as well as international institutions over the years.
Having won us all over with his acclaimed cuts Losing It, You Little Beauty, Atmosphere, and Stay, the main man himself, FISHER returned with his first new music for 2026, last week releasing his high energy new single, Rain, which picked up a full across the board add at triple j week of service, and will no doubt get a guernsey on the OUT 2 LUNCH stages across Australia in May.
OUT 2 LUNCH Festival with Vodafone has quickly earned a reputation as one of the hottest tickets in the country, delivering stacked lineups, premium production and the kind of euphoric daytime party atmosphere only FISHER knows how to throw.
If you thought lunch was just a meal, think again.
OUT 2 LUNCH FESTIVAL WITH VODAFONE 2026
NATIONAL TOUR DATES
MELBOURNE
Flemington Racecourse
Saturday, May 2, 2026
GOLD COAST
Doug Jennings Park
Sunday, May 3, 2026
SYDNEY
Sydney International Regatta Centre
Saturday, May 9, 2026
PERTH
Wellington Square
Sunday, May 10, 2026
ANNOUNCE & ON SALE TIMELINE
Vodafone Presale: Fri 20 Feb, 12pm – Mon 23 Feb, 11am (Local)
VISA Partner Presale: Mon 23 Feb, 12pm – Tue 24 Feb, 11am (Local)
Out 2 Lunch Fan Presale: Tue 24 Feb, 12pm – Wed 25 Feb, 11am (Local)
NRMA Presale: Tue 24 Feb, 1pm – Wed 25 Feb, 11am (Local)
General Public On Sale: Wed 25 Feb, 12pm (Local)
For full Event information and FAQs visit out2lunchfestival.com.
‘WE ARE THE VOICE’ ANNOUNCES GUEST LINEUP FOR SIDNEY MYER MUSIC BOWL JOHN FARNHAM SINGALONG
The Australian Book of Records today announces the full performer lineup for We Are The Voice, an unforgettable world record singalong event celebrating the music of John Farnham, set to take place at Sidney Myer Music Bowl on Friday 13 March 2026.
Thousands of Farnham fans are expected to gather under the Melbourne skyline as the audience becomes the headline act, forming a colossal choir in an official attempt to set a world record for the largest singalong to John Farnham songs alongside some iconic guest vocalists, all while raising vital funds and awareness for Head and Neck Cancer Australia.
Leading the charge as Musical Director is the incomparable Chong Lim, performing alongside the legendary Farnham Band, who will reunite for this special occasion. Together, they will anchor a powerful night of music featuring some of Australia’s most dynamic performers.
Beloved entertainer Em Rusciano will host the evening, bringing her trademark wit, powerhouse vocals and unmistakable energy to the Bowl. Acclaimed choir master Jonathon Welch AM will prepare and conduct the audience as the ultimate mass choir, guiding thousands of voices through iconic anthems including You’re The Voice and other Farnham classics.
Adding to the spectacle, ARIA Hall of Fame inductee Jack Jones, rising country star Taylor Moss, dynamic vocalists Crackup Sister Iffy (Nerida Matthaei) and Rachel Bostock, and renowned hypnotist entertainer Mark Anthony will each bring their unique flair to what promises to be a once-in-a-lifetime celebration. And to up the ante even further, Mark Anthony will be attempting a world record for hypnotising the most people at one time on stage at the Bowl!
“Chong has done a wonderful job producing this show,” beams Farnham. “From one of my favourite singers, Jack Jones to the touching voices that make up the Choir of Hard Knocks…I hope you all have a great night!”
Performing together for the first time since Fire Fight Australia in 2020, the Farnham Band are thrilled to reunite in honour of John and for a cause close to his heart. “This will be a powerful night of music, unity and celebration,” says Musical Director Chong Lim. “To stand on stage with the Farnham Band again and hear thousands of Australians singing these songs together will be something truly special.”
John Farnham, whose personal battle with oral cancer has helped shine a national spotlight on Head and Neck Cancer awareness, has expressed his gratitude for the event and its purpose.
Nadia Rosin, CEO of Head and Neck Cancer Australia, says the event is more than just a celebration of music.
“John Farnham has become an unexpected but incredibly powerful voice for Head and Neck Cancer awareness. By sharing his own diagnosis, he has helped educate Australians about a cancer that is often diagnosed too late. This event will not only celebrate John’s extraordinary musical legacy — it will help save lives through awareness and early detection.”
Tickets to this wholesome family friendly event are onsale now from https://www.artscentremelbourne.com.au/whats-on/2026/contemporary-music/we-are-the-voice.
FRI 13 MAR | WE ARE THE VOICE – JOHN FARNHAM WORLD RECORD SINGALONG | SIDNEY MYER MUSIC BOWL | ALL AGES | TICKETS