Hands Like Houses Plot ‘The Lotus’ 2026 Australian Tour

The Canberra act have also shared new single '‘Love & Affection’.

Canberra hardcore rockers Hands Like Houses have announced they’re hitting the road in April 2026.

Fresh from supporting The Used on their 25th anniversary tour of Australia, Hands Like Houses have locked in seven shows next year, along with sharing melodic new single, ‘Love & Affection’.

Arriving several months after the release of their fifth studio album, Atmospheric, their first with new vocalist Josh Raven, Hands Like Houses’ latest track continues their evolution as a band. ‘Love & Affection’ is a modern rocker with a well-produced sound that’s sure to please fans of the band.

Joining Hands Like Houses on tour will be Melbourne alt-rock quartet Dream on Dreamer.

The Lotus Tour begins with a hometown show in Canberra at The Baso on Thursday 16 April. It continues with gigs at Sydney’s Manning Bar on Friday 17 April, Brisbane’s Princess Theatre on Saturday 18 April and Sunshine Coast’s Kings Beach Tav on Sunday 19 April.

Hands Like Houses then play Albury’s Beer Deluxe on Thursday 23 April, Melbourne’s 170 Russell on Friday 24 April, Adelaide’s UniBar on Saturday 25 April and end the tour at Perth’s Magnet House on Sunday 26 April.

Pre-sale begins at 10am AEST on Monday 6 October, with general on-sale taking place at 10am AEST on Tuesday 7 October. For full ticketing details, visit handslikehouses.live.

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Hands Like Houses have been entertaining crowds across the world with their heavy rock style for close to two decades.

They’ve released five albums, including 2018’s Anon, which peaked at #4 on the ARIA Album Chart, and are known for their energetic live shows.

The current lineup of OG members Matt Cooper (lead guitar), Alexander Pearson (rhythm guitar, backing vocals), Joel Tyrrell (bass guitar, backing vocals) and Matt Parkitny (drums), alongside new vocalist and keyboardist Josh Raven, can’t wait to hit the road in 2026 and perform for their fans across the country.

Catch Hands Like Houses at UniBar Adelaide on Saturday 25 April. For ticketing info, visit handslikehouses.live.

Hands Like Houses The Lotus 2026 Australian Tour Dates

Thursday 16 April – The Baso, Canberra, ACT

Friday 17 April – Manning Bar, Sydney, NSW

Saturday 18 April – Princess Theatre, Brisbane, QLD

Sunday 19 April – Kings Beach Tav, Sunshine Coast, QLD

Thursday 23 April – Beer Deluxe, Albury, NSW

Friday 24 April – 170 Russell, Melbourne, VIC

Saturday 25 April – UniBar, Adelaide, SA

Sunday 26 April – Magnet House, Perth, WA