Public Image Ltd, led by John Lydon, will perform in Australia for the first time since 2013 as part of their global tour, following sold-out European and North American legs in 2026.
Public Image Ltd, the post-punk pioneers led by John Lydon, have announced Australian and New Zealand dates for 'This Is Not… The Final PiL Tour'. The Adelaide show takes place at The Gov on Tuesday 26 January 2027, with doors opening at 7.30pm. Tickets are priced at $101.75+BF. This marks the band's first Australian performance since 2013 and their first New Zealand dates since 1989, following sold-out legs across Europe and North America in 2026.
The current line-up features Lydon on vocals alongside long-standing members Bruce Smith (drums), Lu Edmonds (guitar), and Scott Firth (bass). Fans can expect a setlist drawing from PiL's extensive catalogue, including early groundbreaking works like Public Image and Metal Box, delivering the heavy, hypnotic grooves and confrontational edge that have defined the band since their 1978 formation.
Formed by Lydon after the Sex Pistols, Public Image Ltd redefined post-punk through their fusion of dub, rock, electronics, and avant-garde experimentation. Over four decades, the band has maintained their core ethos: "This is not a rehearsal." Known for pushing boundaries and remaining unpredictable, PiL continues as a vital, experimental force in modern music—angry, uncompromising, and utterly unique.
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