Get ready for a musical reunion that’s been a decade in the making! Dirty Three is finally returning to North America for their first tour since 2012, and fans are buzzing with excitement. But here’s where it gets even more thrilling: this comeback isn’t just about nostalgia—it’s a celebration of their latest album, Love Changes Everything, which dropped last year after a 12-year hiatus. If you missed their shows in Australia, now’s your chance to catch them live in the U.S. and Canada this March and April.
Love Changes Everything marks a significant return for Warren Ellis, Mick Turner, and Jim White, the trio behind Dirty Three. The album follows their 2012 release, Toward the Low Sun, and showcases their signature blend of raw emotion and instrumental brilliance. But this tour isn’t just about North America—they’re also crossing the pond for shows in the UK and Europe, their first in those regions since 2016. And this is the part most people miss: their European leg kicks off in November, with back-to-back nights in Glasgow and stops in iconic venues like London’s Barbican Centre and Paris’s Élysée Montmartre.
But here’s the controversial question: Can Dirty Three’s new material live up to the legacy of their earlier work? Some fans argue that their sound has evolved too much, while others believe it’s a natural progression. What do you think? Let us know in the comments below!
For those planning to attend, here’s a breakdown of their tour dates. Mark your calendars—you won’t want to miss this!
Dirty Three Tour Dates:
Europe & UK:
- 11/29 & 11/30: Glasgow, Scotland - The Classic Grand
- 12/01: Manchester, England - New Century
- 12/03: Leeds, England - Leeds Irish Centre
- 12/04: Bristol, England - Electric Bristol
- 12/06: Dublin, Ireland - Vicar Street
- 12/08: London, England - Barbican Centre
- 12/10: Utrecht, Netherlands - TivoliVredenburg
- 12/11: Brussels, Belgium - Ancienne Belgique
- 12/13: Tourcoing, France - Le Grand Mix
- 12/14: Paris, France - Élysée Montmartre
North America:
- 03/20: Portland, OR - Revolution Hall
- 03/21: Seattle, WA - Neumos
- 03/23: San Francisco, CA - Great American Music Hall
- 03/24: Los Angeles, CA - El Rey Theatre
- 03/27: Knoxville, TN - Big Ears Festival
- 03/28: Atlanta, GA - Terminal West
- 03/30: Washington D.C. - 9:30 Club
- 03/31: Baltimore, MD - The Recher
- 04/02: Philadelphia, PA - Underground Arts
- 04/03: Brooklyn, NY - Pioneer Works
- 04/04: Boston, MA - Sinclair
- 04/06: Detroit, MI - El Club
- 04/08: Chicago, IL - Thalia Hall
- 04/10: Toronto, Ontario - Concert Hall
- 04/11: Montreal, Quebec - Le Gesù
Pro tip: Tickets are expected to sell out fast, so don’t wait too long to grab yours. And while you’re at it, check out Love Changes Everything to get a taste of what’s in store. Will this tour solidify Dirty Three’s place in modern music history, or is it just a nostalgic trip down memory lane? Share your thoughts below—we’d love to hear from you!
