The Black Crowes Expand 2026 Australian Tour, Name Support Act

The Black Crowes are one of the acts performing at next year’s Bluesfest and playing their own sideshows.

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Demand for their headline shows has been extraordinary, with the American rockers adding an extra show at Melbourne’s Forum Theatre after their first sold out quickly. Tickets are selling fast for their gigs in Brisbane, Sydney, and Newcastle.

Occurring a night before their initially announced Melbourne show, The Black Crowes’ newly announced gig at the renowned theatre will take place on Thursday, 2 April. Tickets for all the band’s shows—including the newly announced event—are available now via the Bluesfest Tours website.

In addition to announcing an extra show, The Black Crowes have added special guests The Southern River Band to their Australian tour dates. The local rockers will open for AC/DC at their Perth stadium shows next month, fresh from a UK and European tour.

Receiving praise from local and international icons, from The Darkness’ Justin Hawkins to Powderfinger’s Bernard Fanning, The Southern River Band have become one of Australia’s hottest rock and roll bands. The group recently released their new album, Easier Said Than Done.

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Last year, The Black Crowes released their first album of new material in 15 years, Happiness Bastards. The album was nominated for a Grammy Award at this year’s ceremony.

“Happiness Bastards is our love letter to rock ‘n’ roll,” Chris Robinson said of the album last year. “Rich and I are always writing and creating music; that has never stopped for us, and it is always where we find harmony together. This record represents that.”

Rich Robinson added, “This album is a continuation of our story as a band. Our years of experience writing and making music and touring the world are represented in this record, and we were brilliantly guided by one of the best producers in the business, Jay Joyce. I am incredibly proud of what we put together.”