G Flip is bringing their Dream Ride home for a big 2026 tour
They'll be roaring back down under in the new year with their new tour, bringing along besties The Beaches and Ayesha Madon for the ride.
Speaking of rides, their new album Dream Ride will have been in our hot little hands and perfected playlists long enough to learn every single word before G Flip hits big stages around the country.
G Flip will be revving into Meanjin/Brisbane on February 27, before working their way down the east coast. They'll be smashing out a massive hometown show in Naarm/Melbourne before heading west, stopping in at Tarndanya/Adelaide and wrapping it all up in Boorloo/Perth on March 14.
If they're lucky, they might still even be in the country for the opening round of the AFL season to cheer on their beloved Collingwood Magpies...
Wanna cop tickets to G Flip's Australian tour? Tickets are on sale from 1pm local time on Monday 21 July, with a cheeky presale kicking off on July 17. Hit up the tour's website for more info.
Check out all the dates and details below, and get ready to hit the NOS with G Flip next year. G Flip Dream Ride 2026 Australian tour Friday 27 February - Riverstage, Turrbal Land, Brisbane Qld (Lic. AA)
Friday 27 February - Riverstage, Turrbal Land, Brisbane Qld (Lic. AA) Tuesday 3 March - Hordern Pavilion, Gadigal Land, Sydney NSW (Lic. AA)
Tuesday 3 March - Hordern Pavilion, Gadigal Land, Sydney NSW (Lic. AA) Saturday 7 March - Margaret Court Arena, Wurundjeri Land, Melbourne Vic (Lic. AA)
Saturday 7 March - Margaret Court Arena, Wurundjeri Land, Melbourne Vic (Lic. AA) Thursday 12 March - Adelaide Entertainment Centre, Kaurna Land, Adelaide SA (Lic. AA)
Thursday 12 March - Adelaide Entertainment Centre, Kaurna Land, Adelaide SA (Lic. AA) Saturday 14 March - Fremantle Arts Centre, Whadjuk Noongar Land, Perch WA (18+, minors permitted with parent or legal guardian 25+)
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