Bill Evans and The Vansband Allstars Announce Australian Tour 2026

Miles Davis’ saxophonist returns to Australia with an all-star band.

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Jazz saxophonist Bill Evans makes his long-awaited Australian return this year after a quarter of a century.

The legendary player who performed with Miles Davis during his ‘80s resurgence is touring with The Vansband Allstars, which comprises drummer Keith Carlock, bassist Pablo Contreras and keyboardist George Whitty.

“I haven’t been to Australia to tour in over 25 years, I'm excited!” Evans exclaims.

Evans and co will perform tracks from across his storied career, including songs written with the great Miles Davis and collaborations with the likes of Herbie Hancock, Willie Nelson, The Allman Brothers and more.

Bill Evans Australian tour commences at The Concourse in Chatswood on Thursday 1 October. Dates follow at Marrickville’s Factory Theatre on Friday 2 October, Adelaide’s The Gov on Saturday 3 October, St Kilda’s Memo Music Hall on Sunday 4 October, Perth’s Astor Theatre on Wednesday 7 October and Brisbane’s The Tivoli on Friday 9 October, with the final date at Melbourne’s Northcote Theatre on Sunday 11 October.

Tickets on sale now at gerrardallmanevents.com.au.

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Born in Illinois, Bill Evans was schooled in both classical piano and Chicago’s deep jazz before studying with Bunky Green. Moving to New York in 1979, he soon caught the ear of Miles Davis, helping shape the career of one of the world’s greatest trumpeters at just 22 years of age.

Evans performed on Davis’ landmark releases The Man With The Horn, We Want Miles, Star People and Decoy and was instrumental in assembling that era’s formidable lineup, bringing in names such as Mike Stern, Marcus Miller and John Scofield.

Since then, Evans has performed with a who's who of musicians, including Herbie Hancock, John McLaughlin, Willie Nelson, Mick Jagger and The Allman Brothers Band.

Evans upcoming tour is a must for jazz lovers and anyone who appreciates the genius of Miles Davis.

Catch Bill Evans and The Vansband Allstars at The Gov on Saturday 3 October. Tickets on sale now at oztix.com.au.

Bill Evans and The Vansband Allstars Australian Tour Dates 2026

Thursday 1 October – The Concourse, Chatswood, VIC

Friday 2 October – Factory Theatre, Marrickville, NSW

Saturday 3 October – The Gov, Adelaide, SA

Sunday 4 October – Memo Music Hall, St Kilda, VIC

Wednesday 7 October – Astor Theatre, Perth, WA

Friday 9 October – The Tivoli, Brisbane, QLD

Sunday 11 October – Northcote Theatre, Melbourne, VIC

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