The Pogues – Rum, Sodomy & the Lash 40th Anniversary

For the first time in 14 years, THE POGUES return to Australia to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of their seminal album Rum, Sodomy & the Lash – performed in full alongside beloved favourites.

Featuring original members James Fearnley, Jem Finer and Spider Stacy, this special lineup unites acclaimed guest vocalists Daragh Lynch, Iona Zajac, John Francis Flynn, bringing one of folk-punk’s most influential albums back to life. Ranked among Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Albums of All Time, the 1985 classic features A Pair of Brown Eyes, Dirty Old Town, and A Rainy Night in Soho.

THE POGUES’ Australian tour and Bluesfest return promise a rousing, soul-stirring celebration of one of modern music’s most enduring legacies.

TOUR DATES:
Wednesday 25 March Fremantle Prison, Fremantle
Friday 27 March Hindley St Music Hall Adelaide
Sunday 29 March The Forum, Melbourne
Thursday 2 April Byron Bay Bluesfest
Friday 3 April Byron Bay Bluesfest
Sunday 5 April Sydney Opera House
Monday 6 April Sydney Opera House

If you are looking for a place to stay for any of the above shows then check out our interactive accommodation map below. Just add in the dates you want to stay and the venue and you will be able to see what’s available nearby!

Do you also need to find a flight to get you there, try our flight search feature below! Simply add in your home and destination city, select the dates you want to travel and search away!

The Pogues Bluesfest Sideshows poster 2026

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