Aussie legends The Cruel Sea are diving back in with a full-scale tour across Australia! The band will be a major feature of the 2026 Red Hot Summer Tour, an iconic festival series showcasing the best of local talent. The The Cruel Sea tour is significant as it supports the band's acclaimed new album, Straight Into The Sun, their first collection of new material in over two decades. The trek kicks off on Saturday, January 10, 2026, in Batemans Bay and sees them share the stage with an all-star lineup, including headliner Paul Kelly, along with Missy Higgins, The Cat Empire, Kasey Chambers, and Jess Hitchcock. Fans can catch the soulful, genre-bending rock outfit in major cities like Warrnambool, Southport (QLD), and at Berry Showgrounds and Bella Vista Farm near Sydney, before closing out the festival run in Victor Harbor. Tickets for the full Red Hot Summer Tour dates are available now, and you won't want to miss this monumental lineup.
The Cruel Sea Tour 2026
Feb 28, 2026 – May 23, 2026
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The Cruel Sea Announce 2026 Australian Tour
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About The Cruel Sea
Australian rock icons The Cruel Sea, famed for their soulful, surf-infused sound and timeless hits like The Honeymoon Is Over, return to the spotlight in 2026. They’ll join the Red Hot Summer Tour, starting January 10, 2026, in Batemans Bay, performing alongside Paul Kelly, Missy Higgins, and The Cat Empire—celebrating their comeback album Straight Into The Sun.
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Where is The Cruel Sea touring in 2026?
The Cruel Sea Tour Dates 2026:
Apr 18 - Seafront Oval on the Esplanade, Hervey Bay, Australia
May 02 - Lazy River Estate, Dubbo, Australia
May 09 - Whitfords Nodes Park, Hillarys, Australia
May 23 - Sandstone Point Hotel, Sandstone Point, Australia