# Bernard Fanning Announces 2026 Tour **Tour Announcement** — On Your Markus **Venues:** Thebarton Theatre **Published:** 31 October 2025 **Author:** Markus Hamence **Source:** https://onyourmarkus.au/tour-announcements/bernard-fanning-announces-2026-tour/ --- **Bernard Fanning announces national 20th Anniversary Tea & Sympathy tour** With Special Guests: Sam Cromack, Georgia Mooney and Bob Evans**    Anniversary Vinyl & CD Editions out TODAY Tickets on sale: Wednesday 5 November ![Bernard Fanning promotional image for Tea & Sympathy 20th Anniversary tour.](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/originals/32165/a71b7a26-b60d-b8fa-f5b5-76fa42f34f92-edited.jpg) ![Poster for Bernard Fanning's Tea & Sympathy 20th Anniversary Tour featuring his portrait surrounded by autumn foliage artwork.](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/originals/32160/a5fae7a2-7a81-ea49-7d5d-8bcaed283436.png) One of Australia’s most celebrated singer-songwriters, **Bernard Fanning**, is taking his celebration of 20 years of ***Tea & Sympathy*** around Australia in **February and March 2026**, playing all the songs from the album and more. The tour follows the sold out anniversary show at QPAC in Brisbane where Fanning will perform ***Tea & Sympathy*** in full for the first time in twenty years, and today’s release of 20th Anniversary editions of the album. Tonight’s QPAC show sold out within two minutes of tickets going on sale and fans are encouraged to be quick to make sure they don’t miss out. Joining Bernard will be his special guests **Sam Cromack*** (*Ball Park Music*) and **Georgia Mooney** (*All Our Exes Live in Texas*). ****Bob Evans** will also be joining the line up for the Perth show. Bernard said, *“It’s such a privilege to have made a record that people connected with on such a deep, personal level. I have had so many people tell me that it changed their lives. As an artist that is one of the things that you hope for. Playing these songs live has always been a communal experience, with the audience sharing in both the intimacy and the full-throated sing-along glory of the songs.* He added “*It’s such a joy to be taking another lap around our country to play Tea & Sympathy again. We’ve got most of the original band back together and can’t wait to play this record front to back in some of the country’s most iconic venues. Having Sam and Georgia along just triples the fun”* All shows will be all ages with those under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult. ![Bernard Fanning seated by firelight with band members silhouetted in warm, golden tones behind him on Tea & Sympathy tour artwork.](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/originals/32163/574029025_1372755664206809_2661035433945611101_n.png) One of the truly great debut ’non-skip’ albums of the last 20 years, ***Tea & Sympathy ***reminded us of the power of storytelling and of music’s ability to bind us — heart to heart, coast to coast. ***Tea & Sympathy*** was released on 31 October 2005 and debuted at No. 1 on the ARIA Albums Chart on release and went on to collect three ARIA Awards, including the prestigious Album of the Year, and garnered Fanning APRA’s Songwriter of the Year Award in 2006. Featuring tracks like, *Wish You Well,* which topped the triple j Hottest 100 in 2005, as well as *Songbird,Watch Over Me *and *Thrill is Gone*, the album showcased Fanning’s lyrical depth and emotional range, establishing him as a powerhouse solo artist alongside the success of **Powderfinger**. Special anniversary editions of ***Tea & Sympathy*** have been released on both vinyl and CD today. The reissues include updated artwork and rare archival content. The double vinyl release also includes special renditions, giving fans a unique way to revisit or discover the album two decades on. Bernard has also revisited *[Watch Over Me](https://facebook.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=50c508a822fbfa87e526cc369&id=eadb0d7f9a&e=712e79efd9)* with **Kasey Chambers** and **Clare Bowditch **on the anniversary release. Reimagined at his Brooklet Studio with Nick DiDia, and released last week, the track captures the emotional heart of their iconic 2006 ARIA Awards performance. Arriving a week ahead of the album’s anniversary release and sold-out QPAC show, it’s a quiet reminder of why many regard him among Australia’s finest storytellers. Bernard has also been announced as an ambassador for this year’s **[AusMusic T-Shirt Day](https://facebook.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=50c508a822fbfa87e526cc369&id=e4b0e4af95&e=712e79efd9)** and has an exclusive shirt designed by Sebi White available to purchase from [here](https://facebook.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=50c508a822fbfa87e526cc369&id=2c7a2b50e8&e=712e79efd9).  Every shirt sold will help **[Support Act](https://facebook.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=50c508a822fbfa87e526cc369&id=224468ea26&e=712e79efd9)**, the music industry’s charity, and their vital programs. This includes crisis relief and mental health programs and services for musicians, managers, crew, and music workers. [Watch on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/embed/LS492Km338A) Bernard has also been announced as an ambassador for this year’s **[AusMusic T-Shirt Day](https://facebook.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=50c508a822fbfa87e526cc369&id=bd7c93b322&e=712e79efd9)** and has an exclusive shirt designed by Sebi White available to purchase from [here](https://facebook.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=50c508a822fbfa87e526cc369&id=e94151a5b6&e=712e79efd9). Every shirt sold will help **[Support Act](https://facebook.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=50c508a822fbfa87e526cc369&id=4eb99c9a7e&e=712e79efd9)**, the music industry’s charity, and their vital programs. This includes crisis relief and mental health programs and services for musicians, managers, crew, and music workers.   Artwork and photos can be downloaded from [here](https://facebook.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=50c508a822fbfa87e526cc369&id=b6ddedd1d6&e=712e79efd9).   Artist and venue pre-sales kick off at 10.00am (local times) on Monday, 3 November until 9.00am (local times) on Wednesday, 5 November (or until the allocation is exhausted). Go to [bernardfanning.com](https://facebook.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=50c508a822fbfa87e526cc369&id=9fe6dd8415&e=712e79efd9) to register.   General public tickets will go on sale at **12.00pm (local times)** on **Wednesday, 5 November** from [bernardfanning.com/tour](https://facebook.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=50c508a822fbfa87e526cc369&id=5a486dc4f1&e=712e79efd9) Friday, 27 February 2026 Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide SA   Sunday, 1 March 2026 (Labour Day Eve) Kings Park & Botanic Garden, Perth WA *** With special guest, Bob Evans*   Thursday, 5 March 2026 The Events Centre, Sunshine Coast QLD   Saturday, 7 March 2026 Cairns Performing Arts Centre, Cairns QLD ** Sam Cromack will not be appearing at this show*   Saturday, 14 March 2026 The Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane QLD   Tuesday, 17 March 2026 Civic Theatre, Newcastle NSW   Friday, 20 March 2026 State Theatre, Sydney NSW   Saturday, 21 March 2026 Anita’s Theatre, Thirroul NSW   Tuesday, 24 March 2026 Canberra Theatre, Canberra ACT   Friday, 27 March 2026 Palais Theatre, Melbourne VIC   Saturday, 28 March 2026 HOTA Theatre, Gold Coast QLD **CONNECT WITH BERNARD FANNING** **[FACEBOOK](https://facebook.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=50c508a822fbfa87e526cc369&id=ad85f55159&e=712e79efd9)**** | ****[INSTAGRAM](https://facebook.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=50c508a822fbfa87e526cc369&id=ca1094c82d&e=712e79efd9)**** | ****[TIKTOK](https://facebook.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=50c508a822fbfa87e526cc369&id=7abc8f2ff4&e=712e79efd9)**** | ****[YOUTUBE](https://facebook.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=50c508a822fbfa87e526cc369&id=bc69a5c033&e=712e79efd9)**** | ****[WEBSITE](https://facebook.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=50c508a822fbfa87e526cc369&id=993f2a0bf3&e=712e79efd9)** **[APPLE MUSIC](https://facebook.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=50c508a822fbfa87e526cc369&id=1fb4949156&e=712e79efd9)**** | ****[SPOTIFY](https://facebook.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=50c508a822fbfa87e526cc369&id=503d5c6a95&e=712e79efd9)**** | ****[SUBSTACK](https://facebook.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=50c508a822fbfa87e526cc369&id=14428961bc&e=712e79efd9)** ![Bernard Fanning portrait surrounded by autumn leaves on a Tea & Sympathy 20th Anniversary Tour poster.](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/originals/32162/d24b0ea3-81c1-79ab-20db-38fc94202219.jpg)