It’s been 25 years since Wheatus released their self-titled debut, complete with iconic noughties classic “Teenage Dirtbag“. To celebrate this massive milestone, the band have lined up a run of shows across Australia in January 2026. New Zealand fans won’t miss out either, with Wheatus also announcing their first ever NZ dates as part of the tour.
Cultural touchstone “Teenage Dirtbag” went viral on TikTok back in 2023, and Wheatus’ momentum hasn’t slowed a bit since then. A 47 date run across the UK and Ireland, a tour with Bowling For Soup, which included some huge sold out shows, and a set in front of 20,000 people at last year’s Download Festival are just the tip of the iceberg – and all the more reason to catch them when they play these intimate Aussie and New Zealand venues next year.
The band will play their debut album in full, then it’s over to the fans, who’ll be able to get their requests in for any other favourites from across Wheatus’ three decade-long career. I’m personally hoping their collab with Busted is on the table, but I’ll settle for “Hey Fair Weather Friend”!
The tour will kick off in Brisbane on January 15th, before heading to Canberra, Newcastle, Tamworth, Sydney, Melbourne, Hobart, Fremantle, and Duncraig. Wheatus will then head across the ditch for shows in Auckland, and Wellington.
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Wheatus will tour Australia and New Zealand in January 2026. Dates as follows:
- Jan 15th – Crowbar, Brisbane
- Jan 16th – UC Hub, Canberra
- Jan 17th – King Street Band Room, Newcastle
- Jan 19th – Blazes Showroom, Tamworth
- Jan 20th – Manning Bar, Sydney
- Jan 22nd – 170 Russell, Melbourne
- Jan 23rd – Wrest Point, Hobart
- Jan 24th – Freo.Social, Fremantle
- Jan 25th – The Carine, Duncraig
- Jan 27th – Tuning Fork, Auckland
- Jan 28th – San Fran, Wellington
Header image – Gabrielle White (supplied by PR)
