Thirsty Merc Announce The 20 Good Regions Tour Across Australia

About the Tour

Thirsty Merc are heading back out on the road, and this time they are going almost everywhere. The 20 Good Regions Tour runs from November 2026 through to January 2027 and takes the band to close to 30 venues around the country, following a summer run of more than 30 shows.

Original members Rai Thistlethwayte and Phil Stack are joined by Matt Smith for a set built on the songs that made the band a staple of Australian radio, including 20 Good Reasons, In The Summertime, Tommy And Krista, Mousetrap Heart and The Good Life, with a few surprises promised along the way.

The run takes in pubs, clubs, theatres and beachside rooms from Eumundi in Queensland to Tamworth in New South Wales, with stops in every mainland state and the ACT.

Tour Dates & Venues

Thursday 5 November 2026 Eumundi – Imperial Hotel

Friday 6 November 2026 Kings Beach – Kings Beach Tavern

Saturday 7 November 2026 D'Aguilar – D'Ag Pub

Thursday 12 November 2026 Brisbane – The Brightside

Friday 13 November 2026 Cleveland – Cleveland Sands Hotel

Saturday 14 November 2026 Gold Coast – Miami Marketta

Thursday 19 November 2026 Dee Why – Dee Why RSL

Friday 20 November 2026 Sydney – Manning Bar

Saturday 21 November 2026 Kellyville – Ettamogah Hotel

Sunday 22 November 2026 Miranda – Miranda Hotel

Thursday 26 November 2026 Shoalhaven – Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre

Friday 27 November 2026 Canberra – The Baso

Thursday 3 December 2026 Melbourne – Corner Hotel

Friday 4 December 2026 Geelong – Eureka Hotel

Saturday 5 December 2026 Castlemaine – Theatre Royal

Sunday 6 December 2026 Warrnambool – The Whalers

Saturday 12 December 2026 Adelaide – The Gov

Thursday 17 December 2026 Guildford – The Stirling Arms

Friday 18 December 2026 Fremantle – Freo Social

Saturday 19 December 2026 Perth – Rosemount Hotel

Sunday 20 December 2026 Ravenswood – Ravenswood Hotel

Sunday 27 December 2026 Coolangatta – Cooly Hotel

Monday 28 December 2026 Evans Head – Club Evans

Tuesday 29 December 2026 Yamba – Yamba Bowling Club

Wednesday 30 December 2026 Nambucca Heads – Nambucca Heads RSL

Thursday 31 December 2026 Moonee Beach – Moonee Beach Hotel

Saturday 2 January 2027 Laurieton – Laurieton Services Club

Sunday 3 January 2027 Charlestown – Club Charlestown

Friday 15 January 2027 Tamworth – Wests' Diggers Club

What to Expect

• A career-spanning set led by 20 Good Reasons, In The Summertime, Tommy And Krista, Mousetrap Heart and The Good Life.

• Original members Rai Thistlethwayte and Phil Stack, joined by Matt Smith.

• Close to 30 shows across Queensland, New South Wales, the ACT, Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia.

• Pubs, clubs, theatres and beachside rooms, with most of the venues on the smaller side.

• A summer leg that runs right through the Christmas and New Year break along the New South Wales coast.

Tickets are on sale now through the band’s official website. Age restrictions vary by venue, so check the listing for your show before booking.