The Cali punkers are touring to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their seminal album, Hoss.
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Californian punk legends Lagwagon are heading our way in 2026 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their iconic album Hoss.
The current lineup of OG members Joey Cape (vocals) and Chris Flippin (guitar), alongside Dave Raun (drums), Chris Rest (guitar) and Joe Raposo (bass), are playing 11 shows across the nation, performing Hoss in full and all their classic hits from across their storied career.
Today, the five-piece have announced the local supports for the tour, with a stack of awesome Aussie acts joining the tour. LRF will be joining Lagwagon at the Hamilton Station Hotel in Newcastle on Tuesday 27 January, while Chinese Burn Unit are playing the Metro Theatre in Sydney on Wednesday 28 January and UniBar in Wollongong on Friday 30 January.
The tour then hits Barwon Heads with Sidesplitter on Sunday 1 February, followed by Melbourne’s Croxton Bandroom with The Shorts on Wednesday 4 February, Brisbane’s The Triffid on Thursday 5 February with Dead Heat and Gold Coast’s Miami Marketta with Fake News on Friday 6 February.
The final two shows of the tour take place in New Zealand, with Lagwagon joined by The Vile Maxim at Double Whammy in Auckland on Sunday 8 February and San Fran in Wellington on Monday 9 February.
Lagwagon are also performing at Froth & Fury Fest in Adelaide on Saturday 24 January
Tickets for all shows are on sale now via sbmpresents.com.
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Lagwagon have been ripping it up across the globe with their hard-hitting punk rock for more than 35 years.
In that time, the Cali punks have released nine studio albums, with their latest, Railer, released in 2019.
They have also shared several EPs and compilations and gained a reputation for their frenetic live shows, which often descend into madness.
The chance to see them perform Hoss live is one punk fans won’t want to miss, so grab your tickets now before they sell out.
Catch Lagwagon performing in Adelaide at Froth & Fury Fest on Saturday 31 January. Tickets on sale now via moshtix.com.au.
Lagwagon 30th Anniversary Hoss Album Tour Australia & New Zealand Dates
Saturday 24 January – Froth & Fury Festival, Perth, WA
Tuesday 27 January – Hamilton Station Hotel, Newcastle, NSW
Wednesday 28 January – Metro Theatre, Sydney, NSW
Friday 30 January – UOW UniBar, Wollongong, NSW
Saturday 31 January – Froth & Fury Festival, Adelaide, SA
Sunday 1 February – Barwon Heads Hotel, Barwon Heads, VIC
Wednesday 4 February – Croxton Bandroom, Melbourne, VIC
Thursday 5 February – The Triffid, Brisbane, QLD
Friday 6 February – Miami Marketta, Gold Coast, QLD
Sunday 8 February – Double Whammy, Auckland, NZ
Monday 9 February – San Fran, Wellington, NZ
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