AceShowbiz - The Brisbane-based rock group Violent Soho are set to return to live performances with a three-date Australian tour scheduled for September 2026. This marks their first series of shows since they began an indefinite hiatus four years ago.

Violent Soho will headline concerts at Sydney's Enmore Theatre on September 11, Melbourne's Forum on September 18, and Brisbane's Fortitude Music Hall on September 25. This tour represents the band’s first official headline run since stepping away from the music scene in 2022.

Anticipation around the band's comeback has been growing in recent weeks. The buzz intensified after frontman Luke Boerdam and guitarist James Tidswell appeared onstage alongside blink-182’s Mark Hoppus at the Sydney Opera House, performing the song "Dammit." During the show, Hoppus informed the audience that Violent Soho were "getting back together," confirming their reunion.

Alongside the tour announcement, Violent Soho shared a statement describing their return as a natural progression rather than a complete restart. They commented, "Some dudes play golf, we play in a band. For us, that band is Violent Soho, and we missed making noise together... When we took a break, we said, 'Until Next Time' - and now feels like that time."

Supporting Violent Soho on their upcoming tour will be Beddy Rays, who will open all three shows. Additionally, Teenage Joans will perform in Sydney and Brisbane, while Secret World is set to support the Melbourne date.

Formed in 2004, Violent Soho established themselves as one of Australia’s most reliable and sought-after live acts. Their sound draws heavily from alternative rock, punk, and grunge influences. They have released several successful albums, with 2016’s WACO and 2020’s Everything Is A-OK both debuting at No. 1 on the ARIA Albums Chart. Their earlier album Hungry Ghost continues to resonate strongly, with a 10th anniversary edition re-entering the charts in 2023.

The band’s influence extends beyond chart success. Songs such as "Covered in Chrome" have become staples in Australian music culture, recently ranking No. 40 in triple j’s Hottest 100 Australian Songs of All Time.

Pre-sale tickets for the tour will be available starting April 23 at 10 a.m. local time through the band's mailing list. General public ticket sales will begin on April 24.

For fans who have waited years for their return, these September performances signify a long-anticipated comeback and the beginning of a new chapter for a band whose future had remained uncertain until now.