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Guitar virtuoso Julian Lage to make debut trip Down Under

There are so many reasons to witness Lage on his upcoming Australian tour.

September just got a whole lot sunnier as American composer and master of guitar, Julian Lage, takes to Australia for the first time.

The anniversary World Fair Tour kicks off in Adelaide at Adelaide Festival Centre on Friday 11 September, heading to Tasmania to play Theatre Royal Hobart on Saturday 12 September, up to Vic for an intimate show at Melbourne Recital Centre on Monday 14 September, to Street Theatre Canberra on Wednesday 16 September, up to Sydney’s City Recital Hall the following night on Thursday 17 September, and wrapping up at Byron Theatre, Byron Bay on Friday 18 September.

Julian Lage Debut Australian Tour

Friday, 11 September – Adelaide Festival Centre, SA
Saturday, 12 September – Theatre Royal Hobart, TAS
Monday, 14 September – Melbourne Recital Centre, VIC
Wednesday, 16 September – Street Theatre, Canberra ACT
Thursday, 17 September – City Recital Hall, Sydney NSW
Friday, 18 September – Byron Theatre, Byron Bay NSW

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Julian Lage is a guitarist who defies easy categorisation, weaving together the precision of classical music with the untamed spirit of the American folk tradition. Recognised as one of the most prodigious talents of his generation, Lage has spent over a decade delving into the rich tapestry of American musical history, guided by impeccable technique, intuitive curiosity, and a restless sense of possibility.

Born in California and now based in New York, Lage has cultivated one of the most dynamic and exploratory careers in contemporary music. His collaborations read like a who’s who of modern jazz and beyond: he has worked with Gary Burton and John Zorn, engaged in intimate duos with Nels Cline, Chris Eldridge, and Fred Hersch, and released a steady stream of recordings across diverse lineups and configurations.

As he marks the tenth anniversary of his breakthrough solo album World’s Fair (2015) and celebrates the release of Scenes From Above (2026), Lage shows no sign of slowing. The anniversary tour is accompanied by a special World’s Fair vinyl edition and a meticulously curated songbook, offering fans both a reflection on the past and a glimpse into the boundless possibilities that lie ahead.

Tickets are on sale from 11am AEST Monday 18 May. Head here for full ticketing information.