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The Dandy Warhols to Return to Australia and New Zealand with Orchestral Show and Meredith Festival Appearance
In November, the Portland‑based alternative rock outfit The Dandy Warhols will sweep the Southern Hemisphere in a nine‑date run that fuses psychedelic swagger, full‑orchestra grandeur and a covers‑album celebration. The Pin Ups tour kicks off on 24 November at Hobart’s Odeon Theatre, where the band will perform a one‑off set with the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra (TSO). It will wind down on 11 December at Victoria’s Meredith Festival, closing the circuit in a festival‑style spectacle.
The Hobart concert marks the first time the Dandy Warhols have partnered with an Australian orchestra, following two earlier shows with the Oregon Symphony. According to the band’s announcement, the TSO collaboration will allow the group to rework songs from their catalogue into full‑orchestra arrangements before the tour moves through Auckland, Wellington, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Fremantle and Melbourne.
Frontman Courtney Taylor‑Taylor described the tour as a “mind‑expanding trip” and underscored the long‑standing bond the band has with Australia, calling the country a “second home” for almost three decades. The tour’s name derives from the group’s 2026 covers album Pin Ups, a collection that reinterprets tracks by The Beatles, The Byrds, The Clash, Bob Dylan, The Cure, Gang Of Four, The Cramps, The Cult, The Damned and Marilyn Manson. Taylor‑Taylor explained that the album brings together material from tribute projects, bonus tracks, B‑sides and previously unreleased recordings, and that it reflects the musicians who influenced the band.
Formed in Portland in 1994, the Dandy Warhols burst onto the scene with the 1997 release …The Dandy Warhols Come Down, which produced three UK Top 40 singles. The 2000 album Thirteen Tales From Urban Bohemia yielded the international hit “Bohemian Like You.” Subsequent releases—including Welcome To The Monkey House, Odditorium Or Warlords Of Mars, This Machine, Distortland, Why You So Crazy, Tafelmuzik Means More When You’re Alone and 2024’s Rockmaker—have continued to expand the band’s catalogue.
Pin Ups therefore stitches together several strands of the group’s history: a three‑decade‑long catalogue, a covers collection that documents their influences, and an orchestral presentation that has already been tested in the United States.
Tour itinerary:
24 Nov – Hobart, Odeon Theatre with the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra 27 Nov – Auckland, Powerstation 28 Nov – Wellington, Meow Nui 1 Dec – Sydney, Enmore Theatre 4 Dec – Brisbane, Fortitude Music Hall 5 Dec – Adelaide, Thebarton Theatre 8 Dec – Fremantle, Metropolis 10 Dec – Melbourne, Palais Theatre * 11 Dec – Meredith, Meredith Festival, VIC
Tickets will go on general sale on 25 August 2026 at 10 a.m. AEST, following a Spotify presale on 21 August and a promoter presale on 24 August. Presale codes are DWAUS for Spotify and DW27 for the promoter. Ticketing information is available through sbmpresents.com.
The inclusion of the TSO concert and the Meredith Festival appearance gives the Australian leg two distinct settings. The symphonic show offers a new interpretation of the band’s material, while the Meredith Festival—held each December at the Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre in Victoria—provides a large‑scale festival context that has historically been a venue for alternative acts.
The Dandy Warhols’ return to Australia and New Zealand in 2026 follows a long history of touring the region. The band has performed in Australia on multiple occasions since the early 2000s and has maintained a dedicated fan base there. Pin Ups is the first time the group has combined a covers album promotion with an orchestral collaboration in the country.
Fans can expect a mix of familiar hits, new interpretations of classic songs and a unique orchestral experience. The band’s official website and social media channels will provide updates on setlists, merchandise and any additional dates. As of the announcement, no further tour dates or festival appearances have been scheduled beyond the 11 December Meredith performance.
In summary, the 2026 Pin Ups tour delivers a nine‑date run that starts with a historic orchestral collaboration in Hobart, proceeds through major cities in Australia and New Zealand, and ends with a performance at the Meredith Festival. The tour supports the band’s covers album Pin Ups and highlights the group’s long‑standing relationship with Australian audiences.
The Hobart concert marks the first time the Dandy Warhols have partnered with an Australian orchestra, following two earlier shows with the Oregon Symphony. According to the band’s announcement, the TSO collaboration will allow the group to rework songs from their catalogue into full‑orchestra arrangements before the tour moves through Auckland, Wellington, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Fremantle and Melbourne.
Frontman Courtney Taylor‑Taylor described the tour as a “mind‑expanding trip” and underscored the long‑standing bond the band has with Australia, calling the country a “second home” for almost three decades. The tour’s name derives from the group’s 2026 covers album Pin Ups, a collection that reinterprets tracks by The Beatles, The Byrds, The Clash, Bob Dylan, The Cure, Gang Of Four, The Cramps, The Cult, The Damned and Marilyn Manson. Taylor‑Taylor explained that the album brings together material from tribute projects, bonus tracks, B‑sides and previously unreleased recordings, and that it reflects the musicians who influenced the band.
Formed in Portland in 1994, the Dandy Warhols burst onto the scene with the 1997 release …The Dandy Warhols Come Down, which produced three UK Top 40 singles. The 2000 album Thirteen Tales From Urban Bohemia yielded the international hit “Bohemian Like You.” Subsequent releases—including Welcome To The Monkey House, Odditorium Or Warlords Of Mars, This Machine, Distortland, Why You So Crazy, Tafelmuzik Means More When You’re Alone and 2024’s Rockmaker—have continued to expand the band’s catalogue.
Pin Ups therefore stitches together several strands of the group’s history: a three‑decade‑long catalogue, a covers collection that documents their influences, and an orchestral presentation that has already been tested in the United States.
Tour itinerary:
24 Nov – Hobart, Odeon Theatre with the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra 27 Nov – Auckland, Powerstation 28 Nov – Wellington, Meow Nui 1 Dec – Sydney, Enmore Theatre 4 Dec – Brisbane, Fortitude Music Hall 5 Dec – Adelaide, Thebarton Theatre 8 Dec – Fremantle, Metropolis 10 Dec – Melbourne, Palais Theatre * 11 Dec – Meredith, Meredith Festival, VIC
Tickets will go on general sale on 25 August 2026 at 10 a.m. AEST, following a Spotify presale on 21 August and a promoter presale on 24 August. Presale codes are DWAUS for Spotify and DW27 for the promoter. Ticketing information is available through sbmpresents.com.
The inclusion of the TSO concert and the Meredith Festival appearance gives the Australian leg two distinct settings. The symphonic show offers a new interpretation of the band’s material, while the Meredith Festival—held each December at the Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre in Victoria—provides a large‑scale festival context that has historically been a venue for alternative acts.
The Dandy Warhols’ return to Australia and New Zealand in 2026 follows a long history of touring the region. The band has performed in Australia on multiple occasions since the early 2000s and has maintained a dedicated fan base there. Pin Ups is the first time the group has combined a covers album promotion with an orchestral collaboration in the country.
Fans can expect a mix of familiar hits, new interpretations of classic songs and a unique orchestral experience. The band’s official website and social media channels will provide updates on setlists, merchandise and any additional dates. As of the announcement, no further tour dates or festival appearances have been scheduled beyond the 11 December Meredith performance.
In summary, the 2026 Pin Ups tour delivers a nine‑date run that starts with a historic orchestral collaboration in Hobart, proceeds through major cities in Australia and New Zealand, and ends with a performance at the Meredith Festival. The tour supports the band’s covers album Pin Ups and highlights the group’s long‑standing relationship with Australian audiences.
