The Whitlams Lock In 2026 Orchestral Tour Dates

The Whitlams’ orchestral shows in Melbourne next month are proving to be in such high demand that, in 2026, the band will be hitting multiple cities with reimagined versions of their songs.

As longtime fans of The Whitlams are aware, it’s no secret that the band are fond of giving their work an orchestral reworking. In 2004, they became the first Australian indie band to perform with the country’s acclaimed orchestras, and since then, they’ve made sure to revisit the concept from time to time.

The news of additional shows was revealed by The Whitlams on social media on Sunday (24 August), who shared photos of their first rehearsal with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra in 2007.

Along with the photos, the band expressed excitement for their upcoming concerts with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and confirmed that “other orchestras have come on board for next year.”

As noted by the band, tickets for the 2026 shows will go on sale next month.

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Fans will get to catch The Whitlams in late January with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, followed by dates with the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Sydney Philharmonic, Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, Toowoomba Concert Orchestra, and the West Australian Symphony Orchestra.

Check out the dates and venues below.

Frontman Tim Freedman said of the group’s upcoming dates with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra at Hamer Hall, “Once every seven years, we get to perform in the middle of the beautiful storm of an 80-piece orchestra.

“This time it’s with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra in Australia’s best sounding room, Hamer Hall. I’m counting down the days to what will be a really memorable evening.”