UB40 Announce Australian & New Zealand Tour 2027

UK reggae legends UB40 are bringing the 'Red Red Wine' down under next year, announcing a run of shows across Australia and New Zealand to celebrate their 50th anniversary.

Along with celebrating 50 years as a band, UB40 are touring in support of their forthcoming new album, Unstoppable.

Arguably one of the UK's most successful musical exports, UB40 have sold over 100 million albums globally, scored over 50 UK Hit singles and 11 UK Top 10 Albums.

Joining UB40 on their six-date tour are fellow Brits Soul II Soul, who will bring their smooth R&B sonics to stages across Australia and New Zealand.

"We are very excited to be coming back to Australia and New Zealand!" says guitarist and keyboardist Robin Campbell. "This is the Unstoppable tour, because that’s exactly how we feel, after nearly 50 years of being a band. It is always special for us to reunite with so many fans and friends down under, and it will be a great celebration with Soul II Soul supporting. Get your dancing shoes on and grab your bottle of red red wine, because we Can’t help falling in love with Australia and NZ."

Drummer Jimmy Brown adds, "We have never had more fun in our careers than we’ve had on this Unstoppable tour. The band sounds amazing; the set is full of surprises; fans will be singing and dancing all night long, and we are playing better than we ever have in 50 years. I can’t wait to bring it to Australia and New Zealand, which has always been one of my favourite places to tour, because the fans are always up for a party."

UB40's Unstoppable tour begins at the Ice Cream Factory in Perth on Monday 17 May. The ensemble then hits Adelaide's AEC Theatre on Wednesday 19 May, followed by gigs at Melbourne's Margaret Court Arena on Thursday 20 May, Sydney's TikTok Entertainment Centre on Saturday 22 May and Brisbane's Riverstage on Sunday 23 May, finishing up in New Zealand at Spark Arena in Auckland on Wednesday 26 May.

Fans keen to secure tickets early can do so via the presale at 9am AEST on Tuesday 11 August. Sign up here. General onsale takes place at 9am AEST on Thursday 13 August via destroyalllines.com.

READ MORE: ABC Announces The Lexicon Of Life Australian Tour 2027

Forming in Birmingham in the '70s, 4/5 of the surviving founding members remain in UB40 and have been recording and performing together since 1978, with Robin Campbell, Norman Hassan, Earl Falconer and Jimmy Brown all excited to return to Australia and New Zealand next year.

The 11-piece band also features Martin Meredith and Laurence Parry, who have been performing and recording with UB40's iconic brass section for over 30 years; Matt Campbell, Robin Campbell’s son, on backing vocals; the talented young Jamaican, Jahred Gordon on keys and Brummie MC Gilly G. The band is fronted by lead vocalist of five years, Matt Doyle, who has won the hearts of UB40 fans around the world. 

Fans can expect to hear all of UB40's biggest tracks along with cuts from the band's extensive catalogue, making this one show fans won't want to miss! 

Catch UB40 performing at AEC Theatre on Wednesday 19 May. Ticketing information is available via destroyalllines.com.