radio nova logo
radio nova logo

Radiohead Confirms Concert Residency

By Louise Ducrocq
08/09/2026
Est. Reading: 2 minutes

Loading

Radiohead

Loading

Radiohead have announced a run of residency shows in Australia and Japan for 2027.

The Oxford band returned to the stage in the UK and Europe last year, marking their first live dates together since 2018.

They played 20 arena shows across five cities, including four nights at London’s O2, where they broke the venue’s previous attendance record.

Radiohead's Thom Yorke. Photo credit: Christian Bertrand, Shutterstock
Radiohead's Thom Yorke. Photo credit: Christian Bertrand, Shutterstock

Now, the band have confirmed their next run of shows, with 21 dates announced across Perth, Melbourne and Sydney in Australia, followed by five shows in Saitama, Japan.

The Australian dates will begin in Perth in May before the band moves on to Melbourne and Sydney. They will then head to Japan for five shows at GMO Arena Saitama in June.

Tickets will only be available to fans who register through Radiohead’s official website, in an effort to reduce competition from bots and ticket scalpers.

Fans will be able to purchase a maximum of four tickets per registration.

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by Colin Greenwood (@colingreenwood)

The announcement comes after guitarist Ed O’Brien previously revealed that Radiohead had plans to tour again in 2027 and beyond.

O’Brien had said the band intended to perform around 20 shows each year, moving to a different continent each time.

He later played down the exact number, telling fans to “take that with a pinch of salt” and saying he did not think the band would play more than 20 shows.

He explained that the songs and performances were emotionally demanding, saying the shows from last year left the band feeling drained by the end of the run.

Radiohead's Jonny Greenwood. Photo credit: A PAES, Shutterstock
Radiohead's Jonny Greenwood. Photo credit: A PAES, Shutterstock

Radiohead’s return to the stage has also sparked speculation about further dates, with fans recently wondering whether the band could return to Tokyo following teasers connected to this year’s Summer Sonic festival.

There is currently no word on whether further dates will be announced.

O’Brien has also said that the band have not yet discussed making another Radiohead album.

For now, their focus appears to be on getting back on stage, with the newly announced shows giving fans in Australia and Japan their next chance to see the band perform live.

Radiohead’s 2027 tour dates are:

May 3 – RAC Arena, Perth
May 4 – RAC Arena, Perth
May 6 – RAC Arena, Perth
May 7 – RAC Arena, Perth
May 13 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
May 14 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
May 16 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
May 17 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
May 19 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
May 20 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
May 25 – Afterpay Arena, Sydney
May 26 – Afterpay Arena, Sydney
May 28 – Afterpay Arena, Sydney
May 29 – Afterpay Arena, Sydney
May 31 – Afterpay Arena, Sydney
June 1 – Afterpay Arena, Sydney
June 8 – GMO Arena Saitama, Japan
June 9 – GMO Arena Saitama, Japan
June 11 – GMO Arena Saitama, Japan
June 12 – GMO Arena Saitama, Japan
June 13 – GMO Arena Saitama, Japan

Louise Ducrocq

Written by Louise Ducrocq

Louise is an expert content creator, and online author for Radio Nova. She's evolved in a few different fields, including mental health and travel, and is now excited to be part of the wonderful word of Radio.

Share it with the world...

Tune in to our newsletter and never miss a beat!

Similar News

Copyright © 2026 All Rights Reserved Proudly Designed by Wikid
Advertisment
crosschevron-down