Pictured: Men at Work, Supplied
One of Australia’s biggest touring festivals is returning to South Australia in 2026 with a huge line-up celebrating some of the country’s most iconic music.
The Red Hot Summer Tour has announced that Australian Crawl and Men At Work will headline the national tour, alongside Birds of Tokyo, Vika & Linda, Eskimo Joe, Boom Crash Opera and Ella Hooper.
The tour is set to take over Glenelg Beach on Sunday, November 15th, bringing a full day of classic hits and contemporary favourites to one of Adelaide’s most stunning live music settings.
The announcement is a particularly special moment for Australian Crawl fans. For the first time in more than four decades, original members James Reyne, Simon Binks and David Reyne will perform together, celebrating the band’s legendary catalogue of Australian rock classics.
Australian Crawl’s influence on the local music scene is hard to overstate. From Reckless and The Boys Light Up to Beautiful People and Errol, the band’s songs remain a part of the soundtrack of Australian summers.
James Reyne shared, “We ran our own shows on the Pen and a following grew. One can only shake one’s head at the sometimes wonderful inventions of folly in all its guises and forms for the trip was a blast; such fun and high spirits were had that upon return we decided we should perhaps give this thing a year, before we returned to our studies; just to see what happens. What a ride.”
Simon Binks added, “I’m looking forward to this upcoming celebration of Australian Crawl. Who would have thought that this far down the track three original members would be sharing the same stage once again.”
The tour also welcomes Men At Work back to Australian stages, led by founding member Colin Hay. The Grammy Award-winning group became one of Australia’s most successful musical exports in the 1980s, with international hits including Down Under, Who Can It Be Now?, Overkill and It’s a Mistake.
Joining the iconic headliners is a powerhouse supporting line-up spanning generations of Australian music.
Perth rock favourites Birds of Tokyo bring a catalogue packed with hits including Lanterns, Good Lord and Plans. Beloved vocal duo Vika & Linda will showcase songs from their deeply personal new album Where Do You Come From?, while fellow WA favourites Eskimo Joe continue their remarkable near-three-decade career.
Boom Crash Opera will bring crowd favourites including Onion Skin, The Best Thing and Dancing in the Storm, while Ella Hooper rounds out the bill with her signature mix of charisma, country influences and rock energy.
Tickets are expected to be in high demand, with several opportunities for fans to secure their spot before the general public on-sale. Telstra Plus members will have access to an exclusive presale from 9am on Monday, June 22nd until 9am on Tuesday, June 23rd, with the added bonus of $20 off the first Early Bird General Admission tickets purchased.
The Red Hot Summer Tour presale will then run from 10am on Tuesday, June 23rd until 10am on Wednesday, June 24th, before remaining tickets go on sale to the general public from 9am on Thursday, June 25th.
The Red Hot Summer Tour has built a reputation for bringing some of the country’s biggest nostalgia-fuelled live music events, and the 2026 edition looks set to be one of its best yet.
Red Hot Summer Tour
Saturday 17th October, Queens Park, Toowoomba QLD
Sunday 18th October, Sandstone Point Hotel, Sandstone Point QLD
Saturday 24th October, Berry Showground, Berry NSW
Sunday 25th October, Keirle Park, Manly NSW
Saturday 31st October, Roche Estate, Hunter Valley NSW
Sunday 1st November, Coolangatta Beach, Coolangatta QLD
Saturday 7th November, Victoria Park, Ballarat VIC
Sunday 8th November, Mornington Racecourse, Mornington VIC
Saturday 14th November, Sandalford Wines, Swan Valley WA
Sunday 15th November, Glenelg Beach, Glenelg SA
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