Radiohead Plot 21-Show 2027 Residency Run in Australia and Japan
The band will perform a total of 21 concerts across Perth, Melbourne, Sydney, and Saitama in 2027. The announcement follows their 2025 European tour and recent projects including a Kid A Mnesia installation and a Shakespeare adaptation. The dates were teased at Summer Sonic and via billboards in Tokyo before the official reveal.
The 2027 run was teased through a screen at Summer Sonic and billboards at Tokyo's Miyashita Park. The schedule features four Perth shows, six in Melbourne, six in Sydney, and five in Saitama, with Tokyo dates still pending.
This residency follows their 2025 European tour, their first proper concerts since 2018, which accompanied a live album release. Guitarist Ed O'Brien had outlined a plan for roughly 20 shows per continent annually, though this run slightly exceeds that target. The band has also recently debuted a Coachella installation and a Shakespeare rework.
This concentrated residency format could reshape how major acts approach touring, offering fans in specific regions a rare, immersive experience rather than a single stop. Local economies in Perth, Melbourne, Sydney, and Saitama may see significant tourism and hospitality boosts. However, the limited number of dates and high demand could also intensify ticket scarcity, potentially pricing out casual listeners and fueling secondary-market speculation. The band's focus on specific continents each year may set a precedent for sustainable, less grueling touring schedules.