Scottish indie rock icons Franz Ferdinand are headed back to Australia this summer, marking their first shows here in more than six years.
Announced today, the multi-platinum selling band will tour nationally in support of their critically acclaimed sixth studio album The Human Fear, with headline dates locked in across Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne, Thirroul, and Sydney this November and December.
The tour kicks off at Perth’s Red Hill Auditorium on November 26th, before heading to Brisbane’s Riverstage (Nov 29th), Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Gardens for Live at the Gardens (Nov 28th), Anita’s Theatre in Thirroul (Dec 2nd), and the iconic steps of Sydney Opera House (Dec 3rd).
Joining the band on all dates – excluding Thirroul – will be buzzy Aussie acts Teenage Dads and Delivery. Thirroul will see a solo support set from Delivery.
Released in January, The Human Fear saw Franz Ferdinand embrace a vibrant, pop-forward sound that remained rooted in the sharp art-rock energy that made them global stars in the early 2000s. Produced by longtime collaborator Mark Ralph, the album featured standout tracks like “Night or Day”, “Audacious”, and “Bar Lonely”, and was the first full-length project with new members Audrey Tait and Dino Bardot.
More than two decades since “Take Me Out” catapulted them to stardom – and to the top of the triple j Hottest 100 – the band continue to command global attention. They’ve sold more than 10 million albums, scored two ARIA Top 10s, racked up over 2.5 billion streams, and earned a string of accolades including BRIT and Mercury Prize wins, plus Grammy and ARIA nominations.
Franz Ferdinand’s 2025 return follows their 2022 greatest hits compilation Hits to the Head and promises the kind of electrifying live show that’s made them festival favourites at Splendour in the Grass, Falls Festival, Reading and Leeds, and more.
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Tickets go on sale Wednesday, May 14th at 10am local time via Frontier Touring. Frontier Members can access an exclusive pre-sale from Monday, 1May 12th.
Franz Ferdinand 2025 Australian Tour
With special guests Teenage Dads & Delivery
Tickets: frontiertouring.com/franzferdinand
Wednesday, November 26th
Red Hill Auditorium, Perth
Friday, November 28th
Live at the Gardens, Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne
Saturday, November 29th
Riverstage, Brisbane
Tuesday, December 2nd
Anita’s Theatre, Thirroul
Wednesday, December 3rd
On the Steps, Sydney Opera House Forecourt, Sydney
