Radiohead has officially announced a 21-show residency spanning Australia and Japan for May and June 2027, marking the band’s first tour of Australia in 15 years and their return to Japan after 19 years, according to announcements from the band and reporting by outlets including The Guardian and Our Culture.
2027 Tour Itinerary Across Australia and Japan
The 21-show run begins on May 3, 2027, at Perth’s RAC Arena, where the band will play four consecutive nights through May 7. According to the tour schedule, the group then moves to Melbourne for six shows at Rod Laver Arena from May 13 to May 20, followed by six performances at Sydney’s Afterpay Arena between May 25 and June 1.
The itinerary shifts to Japan for five concerts at the GMO Arena Saitama near Tokyo, running from June 8 through June 13, according to official tour listings. The Guardian notes that this marks Radiohead’s first Japanese concert dates in nearly two decades, following their last appearance in the country years prior.
Ticketing Process and Ballots for Australian Shows
To manage high demand and combat automated purchasing, co-promoter Frontier Touring launched an online registration portal on Monday evening, according to The Guardian. The system uses a ballot-like structure to ensure fair access for fans.
Registrations for the Australian leg close on Thursday at 5 p.m. AEST. According to the ticketing portal, early registration provides no advantage, as every completed submission received before the deadline receives equal consideration. Successful registrants will receive email notifications starting Friday with instructions to purchase tickets the following week, with purchases capped at four tickets per city.
Recent Band Activity and Live Performance Plans
The upcoming residency follows Radiohead’s 2025 European tour, which marked their first proper live dates since 2018, as reported by Rolling Stone.
Regarding future scheduling, guitarist Ed O’Brien outlined the band’s touring strategy to Rolling Stone, stating, “Every year we’re going to do a different continent, and we’re going to do 20 shows each year,” adding “No more, no less”—though the 2027 itinerary ultimately expanded slightly beyond that baseline to 21 shows.
Did you know? Radiohead’s debut Australian tour took place in 1994 following the release of their first studio album, Pablo Honey, which featured their breakthrough single “Creep,” according to historical records cited by The Guardian.
Frequently Asked Questions
When do Radiohead’s 2027 residency shows take place?
The 21-show residency runs through May and June 2027, with stops in Perth, Melbourne, Sydney, and Saitama.
How can fans purchase tickets for the Australian tour dates?
Fans must register through an online portal run by Frontier Touring before Thursday at 5 p.m. AEST. Successful registrants will be notified on Friday and given access to buy tickets next week.
Have any studio albums been released recently?
According to coverage by The Guardian, the band has not recorded a new studio album since 2016’s A Moon Shaped Pool.
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