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Wallflowers Rock Down Under: 30 Years of 'Horse'
24 Aug
Summary
- Wallflowers to play Australia for the first time.
- Tour celebrates 30th anniversary of 'Bringing Down the Horse'.
- Concerts feature full performance of Tom Petty album too.
The Wallflowers are embarking on their first-ever Australian tour, celebrating the 30th anniversary of their seminal album, 'Bringing Down the Horse.' The band plans to perform the entire record at each of the five scheduled concerts.
The tour kicks off on December 4, 2026, in Melbourne and includes stops in Thirroul, Sydney, Brisbane, and Adelaide, concluding on December 9. Tickets go on sale August 28, following a presale starting August 26.
Adding a unique tribute, each performance will also include a full rendition of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers' 1982 album, 'Long After Dark.' This has been noted as a significant influence on frontman Jakob Dylan.
'Bringing Down the Horse,' released in 1996, achieved significant success, going quadruple platinum in the U.S. and gold in Australia. Its hit single 'One Headlight' garnered two Grammy Awards.
