Murphy’s Law Plot Debut Australian and New Zealand Tour

The hardcore punk act is performing at the Ed Castle in May next year.

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For the first time in their more than 40-year career, New York hardcore punk icons Murphy’s Law are heading our way.

Fronted by the legendary Jimmy G, the sole original member, Murphy’s Law have forged a reputation for their high-energy live shows and often hilarious punk songs.

Murphy’s Law’s long-awaited Australian and New Zealand tour kicks off in Adelaide at the Ed Castle on Thursday 14 May. The tour continues with dates at Melbourne’s The Tote on Friday 15 May and Sydney’s The Chippo on Saturday 16 May. The band then head to New Zealand for two gigs at Auckland’s Whammy Bar on Wednesday 20 May and Christchurch’s The Embankment Tavern on Thursday 21 May. The final two shows take place at Southport’s Vinnies Dive on Friday 22 May and Brisbane’s The Brightside on Saturday 23 May.

Tickets on sale now via vinniesrecords.com.au.

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Formed in the belly of New York’s punk scene in 1982, Murphy’s Law “carries an energy so infectious they make you wanna stomp, skank, smile & take another swig all at the same time.”

Despite a revolving door of band members, frontman Jimmy Drescher has been the one constant, guiding the band through the highs and lows.

Although it’s been over two decades since they last released a studio album, 2001’s acclaimed The Party's Over, Murphy’s Law's dedicated fanbase continues to turn out in big numbers to their shows, with Aussie and Kiwi fans finally getting the chance to discover what the band is all about next year.

Catch Murphy’s Law performing at the Ed Castle on Thursday 14 May. Tickets on sale now via oztix.com.au.

Murphy’s Law Australian and New Zealand Tour Dates 2026

Thursday 14 May – The Ed Castle Hotel, Adelaide, SA

Friday 15 May – The Tote, Melbourne, VIC

Saturday 16 May – The Chippo, Sydney, NSW

Wednesday 20 May – Whammy Bar, Auckland, NZ

Thursday 21 May – The Embankment Tavern, Christchurch, NZ

Friday 22 May – Vinnies Dive, Southport, QLD

Saturday 23 May – The Brightside, Brisbane, QLD

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