Postmodern Jukebox Announces ‘The Future Is Vintage’ Australian and New Zealand Tour 2026
The trailblazing troupe of singers, dancers and instrumentalists will hit our shores in June and July next year.
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New York’s Postmodern Jukebox are making their Australian and New Zealand return in 2026 with a run of headline shows across June and July.
Founded by New York-based pianist Scott Bradlee, the musical collective is known for transforming classic hit songs into jazz and swing creations, with the group comprising singers, dancers and instrumentalists.
“In the midst of the AI hype all around us, some folks have gone so far as to proclaim that in the not-so-distant future, all of the music that we listen to will be AI-generated – we’ll gladly take the other side of that wager,” says PMJ founder and arranger Bradlee.
“We’re humbly presenting our own unique vision of a spectacular future; one that is built upon the timeless musical genres of the past and the authentically human spirit of creativity that inspired them.”
Last in the country earlier this year, Postmodern Jukebox’s The Future Is Vintage Oceana tour takes in 15 dates, kicking off in Perth at the Astor Theatre on Friday 19 June. The band then perform shows in Adelaide, Hobart, Melbourne, Bendigo, Geelong, Canberra, Thirroul, Newcastle, Sydney, Gold Coast and Brisbane before heading across the Tasman for a run of dates in New Zealand. Postmodern Jukebox hit Auckland and Wellington before the final show in Christchurch at the Isaac Theatre Royal on Sunday 12 July.
TEG Dainty pre-sale begins on Thursday 20 November at 11am AEDT, with the general on-sale taking place on Friday 21 November at 11am AEDT. Ticketing details available at tegdainty.com.
Founded by New York-based pianist Scott Bradlee in 2011 with a rotating roster of musicians, Postmodern Jukebox quickly went viral with their reworkings of classic pop tunes.
Gaining an audience after uploading videos of his collective’s take on songs by the likes of Katy Perry, the White Stripes and Radiohead, Postmodern Jukebox’s YouTube channel has now amassed over 6.47 million subscribers and received more than 2 million views.
The success of the band’s videos landed them a spot on the Dubai International Jazz Festival bill in 2016, leading to Bradlee taking Postmodern Jukebox on the road, performing across North America, Europe and Australia.
Described as “The Great Gatsby meets Sinatra at the Sands meets Back! …To The Future,” expect a thrilling night of reimagined classics when Postmodern Jukebox hits the country next year.
Catch Postmodern Jukebox performing at the Adelaide Cararet Festival on Sunday 21 June. Ticketing information is available at tegdainty.com.
Postmodern Jukebox The Future Is Vintage 2026 Australian and New Zealand Tour Dates
Friday 19 June – Astor Theatre, Perth, WA
Sunday 21 June – Adelaide Cabaret Festival, Adelaide, SA
Wednesday 24 June – Theatre Royal, Hobart, TAS
Friday 26 June – Hamer Hall, Melbourne, VIC
Saturday 27 June – Ulumbarra Theatre, Bendigo, VIC
Sunday 28 June – The Play House, Geelong, VIC
Tuesday 30 June – Llewellyn Hall, Canberra, ACT
Friday 3 July – Anita’s Theatre, Thirroul, NSW
Saturday 4 July – Civic Theatre, Newcastle, NSW
Monday 6 July – Sydney Opera House, Sydney, NSW
Tuesday 7 July – HOTA, Home of the Arts, Gold Coast, QLD
Wednesday 8 July – Brisbane City Hall, Brisbane, QLD
Friday 10 July – Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, Auckland, NZ
Saturday 11 July – The Opera House, Wellington, NZ
Sunday 12 July – Isaac Theatre Royal, Christchurch, NZ
