17-06-2025
John Butler announces Australian tour for September 2025
John Butler has been one of the country's preeminent singer-songwriters for decades now.
He's pumped out a hell of a lot of music since we first heard him in the late-1990s and the latest batch of tunes, Prism , will be with us in September.
Given how electric the guy is on the live stage, we're pleased to announce he will be back out on the road doing what he does best straight after the new album comes out.
As is most often the case, Butler will hit the road with a crack band in tow, Ian Peres on bass, Michael Boase on percussion and old friend and colleague Michael Barker back on the drums.
"We've been having such a great time bringing these new songs to life on stage and the older songs are sounding BETTER THAN ever," Butler cracks in a statement released this morning. "Sorry couldn't help myself!"
The tour will see the crew stop in at no fewer than 15 theatres and halls around the country all through September, with a massive stack of regional dates in among the regular city commitments. Whether you're in Bundaberg, Ballarat, or Brisbane, there's a good chance you'll be able to see Butler and band.
That said, these shows are pretty damn small by Butler standards, and while you should relish this chance to see him in action in such intimate spaces, you should also consider grabbing your tickets pretty swiftly.
As if this wasn't reason enough to get out there, the amazing Emma Donovan will be there in support.
Til My Song Is Done , her solo album of last year, was another incredible collection of tunes from the singer, who has dazzled us as part of The Black Arm Band, Stiff Gins and out the front of Emma Donovan and the Putbacks over the years.
Catch John Butler playing the following shows, proudly presented by Double J. Tickets are on sale from midday local time Friday 20 June.
Friday 5 September — Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre, Wardandi Noongar Land
Saturday 6 September — Metropolis Fremantle, Whadjuk Noongar Land, Perth
Wednesday 10 September — Her Majesty's Theatre, Kaurna Land, Adelaide
Thursday 11 September — Northcote Theatre, Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Land, Melbourne
Friday 12 September — Ulumbarra Theatre, Dja Dja Wurrung Land, Bendigo
Saturday 13 September — Civic Hall, Dja Dja Wurrung Land, Ballarat
Tuesday 16 September — Anita's Theatre, Dharawal Land, Thirroul
Wednesday 17 September — Metro Theatre, Gadigal Land, Sydney
Thursday 18 September — The Station, Kabi Kabi Land, Sunshine Coast
Friday 19 September — Princess Theatre, Jagera Turrbal Land, Brisbane
Sunday 21 September — The Empire Theatre, Jagera, Giabal and Jarowair Land, Toowoomba
Tuesday 30 September — Moncrieff Theatre, Taribelang Bunda, Gooreng Gooreng, Gurang, and Bailai Land. Bundaberg
Thursday 2 October — Darwin Ski Club, Larrakia Land, Darwin
Saturday 4 October — Munro Martin Parklands, Yidinji Land, Cairns
Sunday 5 October — Townsville Civic Theatre, Bindal and Wulgurukaba Land
