Announced 23 October 2026

Dinosaur Jr. return to Australia and New Zealand in January 2027 for six headline shows celebrating their thirteenth studio album, There Near, out now.

J Mascis, Lou Barlow and Murph will bring new material and their celebrated alternative rock catalogue back to local stages, following their 2024 visit for the 30th anniversary of Where You Been.

January 2027 tour dates

Saturday 16 January: Auckland Town Hall, Auckland (licensed all ages)
Tuesday 19 January: The Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane (18+)
Thursday 21 January: Hordern Pavilion, Sydney (licensed all ages)
Saturday 23 January: Forum, Melbourne (18+)
Sunday 24 January: Hindley Street Music Hall, Adelaide (18+)
Tuesday 26 January: Ice Cream Factory, Perth (18+)

Tickets and presale

Frontier Member presale begins Friday 23 October 2026 at 3pm local time, running for 92 hours or until the allocation is exhausted. General tickets go on sale Tuesday 27 October at 12 noon local time.

Official Dinosaur Jr. tour details, presale and authorised tickets

Presented by Frontier Touring and 95bFM in New Zealand.

Source: Frontier Touring press release supplied by Andy Purcell, 23 October 2026. Perth date checked against the promoter’s current tour listing.

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