The Pogues’ New Zealand and Australia tour confirmed to still go ahead!

by Crave! • 23 March, 2026 • 0 Comments

Mellen Events & Face to Face Touring confirm that The Pogues Australian and New Zealand tour will proceed as planned in March and April. An additional Brisbane show has been announced for Thursday, April 2 at Fortitude Music Hall, with tickets available from 10:00am (QLD time) on Monday, March 23 via Ticketmaster.

The Pogues will make their long-awaited return to Australasian stages with the special 40^th anniversary celebration of their classic album Rum, Sodomy & the Lash.

The tour brings together original members James Fearnley, Jem Finer and Spider Stacy, alongside a stellar line-up of musicians and guest vocalists including Daragh Lynch, Iona Zajac, John Francis Flynn, and Lisa O’Neill. Released in 1985, Rum Sodomy & the Lash is a cornerstone of punk and alternative rock, renowned for its raw energy, poetic lyrics, and infectious melodies. The band are set to play the legendary album in full, including B-sides, extended version tracks plus a special selection of their most beloved material.

Widely regarded as one of the greatest folk-punk albums of all time, Rum, Sodomy & the Lash features the anthemic Dirty Old Town, A Pair of Brown Eyes and A Rainy Night in Soho. Ranked among Rolling Stones “500 Greatest Albums of All Time”, its influence continues to echo across generations.

Retuning for their first Australian and New Zealand tour in 14 years, this marks a rare chance to celebrate The Pogues extraordinary legacy live on stage.

TOURING PARTY:

Jem Finer

Spider Stacy

James Fearnley

Holly Mullineaux (bass)

Darragh Lynch (guitar – Lankum)

Jordan O’Leary (banjo)

Fiachra Meek (pipes/whistles – Alfi)

Jim Sclavunos (drums – Bad seeds)

Iona Zajac (vocals – Harp)

John Francis Flynn (Vocalist, Multi-instrumentalist)

Lisa O’Neill (Vocals)