News · 10 September 2026

The Longest Johns Announce 2027 Australian & New Zealand Tour

The English folk outfit are touring in support of their new album, 'Ends of the Earth'.

The Longest Johns - photo supplied

Bristol's chart‑topping folk group The Longest Johns return to Australia and New Zealand next year in support of their latest studio album, Ends of the Earth.

Touted as the band's "seventh or eighth album, depending on who you talk to", Ends of the Earth was successfully funded through Kickstarter and features 11 brand new original songs and two traditional folk songs, 'Hey John Barleycorn' and 'Jolly Roving Tar'.

Produced by longtime friend Paul Worthington of Salt Studios in Newcastle, the band believe this is their best effort yet, and are excited to bring Ends of the Earth down under across February and March 2027.

The Longest Johns get their tour underway with three shows in New Zealand on Thursday 25 February at James Hay Theatre in Christchurch, Wellington's Meow Nui on Saturday 27 February and the Powerstation in Auckland on Sunday 28 February. The trio then make their way to Australia for gigs at Brisbane's Princess Theatre on Wednesday 3 March, Sydney's Metro Theatre on Friday 5 March, Melbourne's Croxton Bandroom on Saturday 6 March and Adelaide's The Gov on Tuesday 9 March, bringing the tour to a close on Thursday 11 March at Freo.Social in Perth.

Pre-sale tickets are available from 9am AEST Tuesday 15 September. Sign up here. General on-sale kicks off at 9am AEST Thursday 17 September via destroyalllines.com.

Bonding over a love of traditional maritime folk music, The Longest Johns have been releasing records and touring the globe for close to 15 years.

Breaking out in 2021 with their version of 'Wellerman', which went viral on TikTok, the band's catalogue now spans 12 albums, several EPs, viral hits, fan‑funded projects and genre‑bending experiments including their acclaimed Pieces of Eight series and the immersive album/book project Voyage.

With sold‑out tours across the UK, Europe and North America, the trio of JD Darley, Andy Yates and Robbie Sattin return to Australia and New Zealand next year, ready to deliver a fresh voyage; louder, braver, and anchored by the new album that defines their next era.

Catch The Longest Johns performing at The Gov on Tuesday 9 March. Ticketing information is available at destroyalllines.com.