Dirty Three 2026 North American tour: Ticket info, dates, venues, and more explored

Australian instrumental trio Dirty Three are officially heading back to North America in 2026 for their first tour across the continent in over 14 years. The return follows the release of their 2024 album Love Changes Everything, which was their first studio record in over a decade.

The upcoming tour will see Dirty Three perform in multiple cities across the United States and Canada, from Portland to Montreal. This will be the group's first North American appearance since 2012.

The trio was formed in Melbourne in 1992. The group's lineup includes Warren Ellis on violin and piano, Mick Turner on guitar, and Jim White on drums. Their early releases, such as Sad & Dangerous (1994) and their self-titled album Dirty Three (1995), drew acclaim from fans and enthusiasts.

After a 12-year break from recording, the group returned in June 2024 with Love Changes Everything. The record was released via Drag City. In an interview ahead of the album’s release, Ellis reflected on their group’s enduring chemistry, stating:

"We just kind of felt like what we were doing was expressive enough. There was a trust from the start: You had to take risks with Dirty Three, always. Just jump in and it either worked or fell flat on its face. And the three of us liked having this place that we could come and just take risks and be creative."

He also added:

"The average age of us is about 100 now. Look, it constantly runs around and comes up in conversation every once in a while. There seems to be much more love for Grinderman now than when we were around!"