The Aussie muso is playing shows across the country throughout February, March and April 2026.
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Currently touring Europe, Ben Salter is returning home in 2026 for a three-month run of shows.
Salter’s annual lap of the country comes after the release of Richard Tapestry’s Life’s Rich Tapestry, an album Salter curated using unreleased bits and bobs recorded by his mysterious friend, the one and only Richard Tapestry.
The tour sees Salter perform shows across New South Wales, Victoria, Western Australia, Tasmania and South Australia, with Salter locked in to play Adelaide’s The Golden Wattle on Friday 13 March, along with two shows still to be confirmed on Saturday 14 March and Sunday 15 March.
The tour also includes a residency at the Merri Creek Tavern in Melbourne.
Ticketing information available via bensalter.com.au.
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Ben Salter has been writing, recording and performing for more than a quarter of a century. An accomplished solo musician who has also been involved with the groups Giants of Science, The Gin Club, The Wilson Pickers, Hownowmer and The Young Liberals, Salter has performed hundreds of shows across the globe.
Having shared the stage with the likes of Cat Power, Built To Spill, Something for Kate, Violent Femmes, Augie March, and Tim Rogers, Salter is known for his mesmerising stage presence, having also won four Queensland Music Awards.
Catch Ben Salter at The Golden Wattle on Friday 13 March. Ticketing information available at bensalter.com.au.
Ben Salter Life’s Rich Tapestry 2026 Australian TOUR DATES
Thursday 26 February – The Grand Junction Hotel, Maitland, NSW
Friday 27 February – TBC, NSW
Saturday 28 February – TBC, NSW
Sunday 1 March – Petersham Bowling Club, Sydney, NSW
Monday 2 March – Merrie Creek Tavern, Melbourne, VIC
Friday 6 March – Buffalo Club, Fremantle, WA
Saturday 7 March – The Bird, Perth, WA
Sunday 8 March – House Concert, Perth, WA
Monday 9 March – Merri Creek Tavern, Melbourne, VIC
Friday 13 March – The Golden Wattle, Adelaide, SA
Saturday 14 March – TBA, Adelaide, SA
Sunday 15 March – TBA, Adelaide, SA
Monday 16 March – Merri Creek Tavern, Melbourne, VIC
Friday 20 March – Trash Cult Video, Bengido, VIC
Saturday 21 March – Odessa, Creswick, VIC
Monday 23 March – Merri Creek Tavern, Melbourne, VIC
Friday 27 March – Season Three, Brisbane, QLD
Saturday 28 March – Eltham Hotel, Eltham, NSW
Sunday 29 March – Banshees Bar, Ipswich, QLD
Monday 30 March – Merri Creek Tavern, Melbourne, VIC
Saturday 4 April – Valentino’s Safe Co, Lilydale, TAS
Sunday 5 April – Altar Bar, Hobart, TAS
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