Jimmy Barnes is hitting the road this summer for a six-date national tour to mark the 40th anniversary of his career-defining album For The Working Class Man.
Originally released in 1985, the album became Barnes’ most successful solo record, spending seven weeks at number one and selling over half a million copies in Australia. Now, fans will get to hear the iconic tracklist performed in full – from opener ‘I’d Die To Be With You Tonight’ to the emotional closer ‘Paradise’ – alongside a selection of Barnesy classics.
“For The Working Class Man was such a significant album in my life,” says Barnes. “I got to make the record with some amazing people, and it really set up the rest of my solo career.”
To mark the milestone, Barnes is bringing along a stellar cast of special guests, including the Iva Davies-led ICEHOUSE, his Cold Chisel bandmate Ian Moss, and the always-exceptional Kate Ceberano.
The tour kicks off at Geelong’s Mount Duneed Estate on Saturday 22 November, with stops in Mount Cotton, the Hunter Valley, Hobart, the Barossa Valley, and Swan Valley through to February 2026.
Pre-sales begin Monday 4 August for Telstra Plus members, with general tickets available via Ticketmaster from Thursday 7 August at 2.00pm AEST.
Expect powerhouse performances, legendary guests, and a huge celebration of one of the most enduring records in Barnesy’s back catalogue.
Jimmy Barnes For the Working Class Man 40th anniversary tour dates
- Saturday 22 November – Mount Duneed Estate, Geelong, VIC
- Saturday 29 November – Sirromet Wines, Mount Cotton, QLD
- Saturday 6 December – Bimbadgen, Hunter Valley, NSW
- Saturday 17 January – The Regatta Grounds, Hobart, TAS
- Saturday 31 January – Peter Lehmann Wines, Barossa Valley, SA
- Saturday 7 February – Sandalford Wines, Swan Valley, WA
